FOOD WORTH TRAVELING FOR ! Do you eat to live, or do you live to eat? Denis and I are definitely in the latter category. In fact, we will travel long distances just to eat in the restaurant where a favorite recipe was created. Such a trip is even more exciting if the chef who…
Europeans to Enjoy Travel throughout Europe this summer !
Europeans to Enjoy Travel throughout Europe this summer ! With many of the European countries now opening up their borders to Europeans who are healthy, the message is clear. Yes, it may take some spunk to leave the safety and comfort of your home, but during these past 3+ months of stay-at-home life, most of the…
When in Nice, we live to eat !
WHEN IN NICE, WE LIVE TO EAT ! The culinary scene in Nice and the glamorous Côte d’Azur features some of the best dishes of both France and its neighbor to the east, Italy. Fresh pasta, authentic pasta dishes and pizza as well as gelato are all plentiful as are warm artisanal croissants in the…
Our Love Affair with the city of Nice & the Côte D’Azur
We love living in the Washington D.C. metro region, but the pace of life can be rather demanding. A trip abroad where we can relax, rejuvenate and decompress is the perfect antidote, and nothing says R & R for us like the magnificent Mediterranean city of Nice, the very hospitable capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department…
EARLY SUMMER ON THE RHINE WITH AMAWATERWAYS
EARLY SUMMER ON THE RHINE WITH AMAWATERWAYS Switzerland, France, Germany and The Netherlands Summer came early this year in the heart of Europe and we were there with AmaWaterways to enjoy it. The landscape was green, the flowers were in bloom, and the sun was shining … a lot. Mid-May, slightly prior to peak season…
VIKING OCEAN CRUISES ~ Perfect Ports of Call & Excursions
VIKING OCEAN CRUISES ~ Perfect Ports of Call & Excursions In 2015, Viking Ocean Cruises launched its first ocean-going ship, the Viking Star, with an innovative approach to cruising built upon its success on the rivers of this world. Viking has met with formidable applause from the critics and public alike ever since. If you…
Paradis Latin … Sophisticated Sexy French Cabaret
PARADIS LATIN … SUPERB CABARET, SOPHISTICATED SEX APPEAL AND A DELICIOUS DINNER Aaah Paris … I have loved that city ever since we first moved to France in 1974. I love the food, the music, the museums, the adoration of all things beautiful, and the joie de vivre that permeates the French lifestyle. So when…
Spectacular Paris & Normandie AmaWaterways Cruise
SPECTACULAR PARIS & NORMANDIE AMAWATERWAYS CRUISE Ever since I saw the incomparable Audrey Hepburn remark that “Paris is always a good idea” in the original version of the movie Sabrina, I have been a believer. I have lived twice in France, traveled there regularly on business, and then returned many times for pleasure … and I do…
African Queen, Beaulieu-sur-Mer: Best pizza ever!
The name “African Queen” probably conjures up memories of the dynamic duo, Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn in the 1951 film by the same name — but forget that movie for now. Close your eyes and imagine a restaurant with exotic decor … rosewood paneling, African motifs, lush tropical plants. Large parts of the restaurant…
Eze France : Million dollar views of the French Riviera
Eze is magical, and if you go to France’s spectacular Côte d’Azur (aka “French Riviera”), the village of Eze should be one of your top 5 must-do outings! We first discovered Eze during a 3-week family vacation on the Côte in 2013 … an instant coup de foudre! So naturally, this year’s family vacation once…
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