Finest Lavender Views in Provence

I will write of the remarkable expanse of lavender around the Abbey at Senanque just north of Gordes another time but it is worth pointing out some other areas that should be on your ‘must...

Five to France

What’s been your determining factor in selecting a place for a vacation? Do you have a goal like me to take one big trip each year? …to unplug and step away from the routine of our lives. I...

Val Joanis Vineyard, Provence - Wines from Paradise

Sometime back in the mid 1990’s the English chef and bon viveur Keith Floyd filmed a series about the wine regions of France and on the Provencal leg of the trip he filmed at Chateau Val...

2 Alternatives to the Eiffel Tower for a great view of Paris

So usually when people come to Paris, the one thing that they usually must to is to go up the Eiffel Tower. Yes, the Eiffel Tower offers a great view of Paris, but I think that the price to get up...

Best things to do in Saint-Tropez, France

I currently live near Saint-Tropez, the most iconic seaside village on the French Riviera. This corner of the world is truly paradise with stunning sceneries and beautiful beaches. Saint-Tropez...

The Perfect Time to See Banff

Banff is without a doubt one of the most incredible places I have ever visited. From Turquoise glacier fed lakes to staggering Canadian peaks and let us not forget the BOMB maple syrup. A place...