As many parts of the world still rely on automobiles, creating a mess of our atmosphere (we won't mention any names, but we're sure you can guess, other countries do the exact opposite and look for every opportunity to choose rail. Rail is an excellent solution for the environment, especially when compared to road…
You can feel faster even if you’re just tootling along.
Chanteuges is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.
Create your own Tour de France.
There are few things as thrilling and legendary as the Tour de France. (French pronunciation: [tuʁ də fʁɑ̃s], English: Tour of France) is an annual men's multiple-stage bicycle race primarily held in France. It is the oldest of the three Grand Tours (the Tour, the Giro d'Italia, and the Vuelta a España) and is…
In our opinion, small French towns are the best parts of France.
Where to eat… gluten-free Michelin-star dining in Provence L’AUBERGE LA FENIÈRE, NEAR LOURMARIN An oasis of serenity at the foot of a forest-covered hillside, this Michelin-starred restaurant near Lourmarin has been delighting guests for decades with its Mediterranean cuisine – and three years ago the restaurant went entirely gluten-free and yet kept its star, making…
As the world gets ever smaller, and the choices become larger and more available, travel now takes on entirely new vistas of excitement and selection. With the Advent of companies such as Airbnb, you cannot only find the exact place that you want in the exact city that you want, but you may be able…
France, officially the French Republic (French: République française), is a country with which almost every traveller has a relationship. Many dream of its joie de vivre shown by the countless restaurants, picturesque villages and world-famous gastronomy. Some come to follow the trail of France's great philosophers, writers and artists, or to immerse in the beautiful…
If we're being honest with ourselves, we nearly all of us would love to have that house high on the hill. Or that one snuggled into a dense forest that is all your own. Or it could be a state of-the-art property that is almost space-age. Alas, though, this kind of treat…
“Whether I’m in Lisbon and order an espresso for under $1, or an Americano for just over $1, many European café prices seem far less to me than grabbing the equivalent at an American coffee shop”.
The Marquesas Islands are fascinating for their wild, dramatic volcanic landscapes, remote isolation, and rich, preserved Polynesian culture.
“I want Dubai to be a place where everybody from all over the world meets each other.” “We in the UAE have no such word as ‘impossible. ‘” “The desert tells a different story every time one ventures onto it.” – Robert Edison Fulton Jr.Jan 16, 2023
Woo woo! Ready for year-round fun? Of course you are. So sit down, pour yourself a small snifter and whet your whistle when you see this combination. Artouste, or Artouste-Fabrèges, is a winter sports resort in the French Pyrenees. It is located in the commune of Laruns in the department of…
“We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star.
Take only memories, leave only footprints,” “A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving,” for embracing the journey, all pointing to deeper engagement with the world.
“Civilizations die from suicide, not by murder.” – (Commonly attributed to a theme in historical analysis.
“A car is not just metal; it’s a dream on wheels.” – Unknown.
Ah, Paris. Beau, beautiful, vieux, old, cher, expensive, merveilleux, marvelous, amusant, fun, superbe, wonderful, à la mode, fashionable, bondé, crowded. The words escape us. Yes, Paris is all of that. That's why we always want to return, even though we've been there dozens of times. Most of us tend to…
Victor Hugo’s description of the Revolution as “the greatest step forward by mankind since the coming of Christ.