Pity poor Marseille. For decades it's been the brunt of derision, conflict, misunderstanding and stasis. And that's a shame, as no part of France should have to explain itself or make adjustments. But here we are. Marseille, France's second-largest city, has long carried a reputation as the "trouble child" of France. This perception…
Take it easy. Read a book. Dream. Take the train.
Auspicious Mauritius. Don’t be suspicious
There are five reasons for drinking: the arrival of a friend, one’s present or future thirst, the excellence of the cognac, or any other reason.
“There is but one Paris and however hard living may be here…the French air clears up the brain and does one good.” Vincent van Gogh.
Wizz through the air, with the greatest of ease.
“The future depends on what we do in the present”.
“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow.
Mont Saint-Michel inspires awe and a sense of timelessness.
c’est fou!
For centuries the northern part of Aquitaine, Poitou was a border country and the site of such battles as that of Vouillé in 507, Charles Martel’s victory over the Muslims in 732, the Anglo-French Battle of Poitiers in 1356, and the Battle of Moncontour in 1569.
Oui Oui, this is for me!
Thanks, Bonne Scott. Rest in Peace.
Hurry. Lascaux Lascaux!
Home is where you find it.
Nice ice, baby.
Nous avons appris une chose ou deux.
As we awoke this morning, we were greeted with yet another new place on the planet to enjoy and sing about. Just outside of Paris is a, perhaps, little known ville called Montévrain and it's a place where we all might want to have a look. At first impression, it doesn't look like a…
Keep your wits with you. And a map.
Some places on our planet never really seem to change. And why would they when they're nearly perfect to begin with. We won't rattle down a list of places here, but one location popped up a few days ago and this one really is a chestnut. We'll cut to the chase and…
High fly, touch the sky.