The trail of the perched cat in Dole, France
If you want to discover the hidden France, the one that only the French know, why not head east to Dole, in the Jura. Located in Franche-Comte, the region that borders [...]
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Shangri-la in the French Alps
A remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life approaches perfection. A place whose inhabitants enjoy unheard-of longevity. These are two definitions of Shangri-la; and [...]
Seaside Snapshots
Here’s a little slideshow of some of my favorite places by the sea, in [...]
Tastes of Brittany
While in Brittany, I couldn’t wait to try some of the local food that I had heard so much about. First stop was a cozy crêperie in Auray, where a galette topped [...]
Street Art in Brittany
I’m always on the lookout for interesting street art when I travel. While walking in Brittany, I found some new [...]
Stepping back in time, in Brittany
Two weeks in Brittany, and there’s so much to see. Here’s a little gallery, a taste of what’s to [...]
Freiburg, Germany’s greenest city?
With more bikes than cars, a neighborhood devoted to sustainable living and an excellent public transportation network, it would be hard to find a greener city than [...]
The sea salt artisans of Aveiro
Most cooks and food lovers know about fleur de sel, that famous and treasured sea salt from France. But few have heard of flor de sal, the artisan sea salt from [...]
A day in Aveiro
A half hour by train from Porto, Aveiro greets you at the station with colorful azulejo murals depicting the traditional men and women who made their living from the sea [...]
Cycling the EuroVelo 6
The weather is beautiful. The sun is out, flowers are in full bloom and conditions are perfect for bicycling. As it happens, one of the great cycle routes in Europe, [...]
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