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Some might say that spending a week in rural France in January is a goofy thing to do. In fact, I have a friend who has a home there and works at getting to warmer, sunnier place doing the winter months. But I went and it was fun. Cold. A bit gray. But fun. Why? […]
The L’Atelier des Lumières is always on my list of things to do in Paris. I always recommend it to friends visiting the City of Light. Why? It’s interesting. Stimulating. Huge scale. Mesmerizing. A wonderful break from all the traditional art museum experiences. I always wonder: Could...
Palais Garnier Going to the Palais Garnier (also known as Opera Garnier) in Paris has an element of going back int time and yet very much “of the moment” for me. The going back in time is pretty obvious. Visiting the cathedral of culture, built in 1880’s is taking a trip to...
I love Department Stores. Always have. Big shiny places filled with lots of interesting stuff. What I like is looking at the glorious and creative window displays, analyzing what the trends are based on what I see on racks and tables and shelves while enjoying the views from variety of store...
Come one, Come all. After being at the Musée Arts des Forains, I can imagine the call to festive folks. One reason I love Paris is that it isn’t a “once and done” kind of city. I find new things to do every time we go. Sometimes the discoveries are magical like a […]
It probably seems seems kinda goofy to be posting a blog about Holiday Decorations in Paris and Burgundy right now. After all, the sparkles and baubles and trees have been put away, disposed of while we move on into the new year. But I was in Paris and Burgundy at the end of December 2023...
by Judy Bereza, guest blogger This is the description of an excursion from our river cruise on the Danube to a town in the Czech Republic, two hours away by bus, that my husband and I had never heard of. Described as a perfectly preserved town dating from the 13th century that had remained...
by Ann and Leanardo, guest bloggers After you have seen the Uffizzi, The David, the Duomo, the Ponte Vecchio, a walking tour through historic neighborhoods is a delight! Like Hansel and Gretel, we have recreated our steps. Guided by native Florentines, we took a leisurely stroll...
by Judy Bereza, Guest Blogger On a magical evening in June we were greeted by a bagpiper in full costume as we strolled down a red carpet and stepped aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia. We were on a smallgroup tour in Scotland, visiting outstanding gardens with fellow garden enthusiasts....
by Kate Dernocouer, guest blogger “The last person who called it a skirt got kilt.” If you’re a Scotch drinker, what could be better than 10 days in Scotland? Upon arrival in Glasgow in September 2022, a couple of free days on my own led me to a tour and chocolate/whisky tasting at The...