Memory is a funny thing…Sometimes triggers are predictable—any Talking Heads tune transports me instantly back to my college dorm—while other times, memories can hijack your reality out of the blue. When I stepped into the square in front of the Hôtel de Ville in Poiters, France 22 days ago, I wondered which memories might wash […]
France
15 Best Towns in Provence: Charming Must-See Villages
It’s a good life in the south of France! And a great place to travel with kids. What’s not to love about romantic hilltop villages, dreamy lavender fields, and lazy sun-drenched days by the sea? From the Luberon and Rhone Valley to Marseilles and the fishing villages on the Mediterranean, Provence has been delighting visitors […]
Non Touristy Things to Do in Paris: A Local’s Guide to the City of Lights
Paris was, is, and always will be en vogue. That’s why I’m so excited to share my first ever guest post on the blog from Aaron Chin at Aaron Gone Traveling—who has lived there—on non touristy things to do in Paris. Even if you’re short on time! Read on if you only have 36 hours […]
Château de Beynac and What to See in Dordogne
Château de Beynac is a jewel of the Dordogne in southwestern France. With homes carved into cliffs, ancient cave paintings, float trips down the scenic Dordogne river, and—of course—fois gras and duck confit everywhere, you could happily spend weeks in this very special region. But if you have just a few days, as we did […]
Visiting Chartres Cathedral
Visiting Chartres Cathedral was a priority en route to Normandy from Paris. My first glimpse of it, also known as Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres, as I hiked up the steep spine of tiny Chartres, was thrilling. When it comes to medieval cathedrals, visiting this one “lit up”—en lumière—is an epic experience. And that […]