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...

‘Isle of Dogs’ Dubrovnik

The old town of Dubrovnik is buzzing with tourist activity. iPhones and selfie sticks galore, it’s safe to say that on my last day of our holiday I was keen to venture away from the hustle and...

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...

Digging out more culture stuff at Wong Tai Sin Temple

Temple of Red Pine Immortal (Wong Tai Sin Temple) is definitely a world renowned tourist attraction in Hong Kong. Do you realiase that there are two hidden gems inside and outside the premise of the...

How to apply for a tourist Visa for Russia

On March 16, I'll be traveling to Russia. The process of obtaining a visa is long, frustrating, an extremely bureaucratic. Follow the directions below: There are only 4 Russian consulates in the...