Tag: France
Mediterranean Port Week: Villefranche-sur-Mer
While Villefranche-sur-Mer dates back to the 14th century, it is now a popular cruise port, largely due to its location close to the more famous French towns of Nice, Cannes & Monaco. But why leave town on a ship sponsored excursion (or in a rental car) when the town itself has so much to offer?…
Guest Post: Olive Trail by Gordon Lethbridge
Olive Trail by Gordon Lethbridge In the tangled narrow streets of vieux Nice is Oliviera, a place anyone with a gastronomic interest in olives must visit. I have to admit I didn’t stumble upon it in a delightful serendipitous way but was taken there by a local. The streets of vieux Nice are a pleasant…
Guest Post: The Perfect Paris Summer Vacation by Jaime Carroll
The Perfect Paris Summer Vacation by Jaime Carroll Follow Jaime on Twitter at @JaimeLC While many people think a summer vacation should be filled with sand, surf and sun, my favorite place to spend a week in the summer is in the city of romance, magic and lights: Paris.A good many other people may think…