Darling Lille
Located in the far north of France near the Belgian border, the city of Lille feels a little more Flemish than French. The architecture is different here, with more brick, [...]
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Shopping in French supermarkets
For someone who loves food shopping, it’s an exciting revelation to wander the aisles of French supermarkets. The big chains like Carrefour, Casino, and Auchan, are [...]
Sojourn in Strasbourg
Hugging the German border along the Rhine River, the French city of Strasbourg has a distinct character that is a mixture of both French and German. On my way southwest by [...]
Market Day in Mainz
Whenever I’m traveling, I make a point to visit the weekly open-air markets that are so popular in Europe. I like to check out seasonal produce, and see what kind of [...]
New Graffiti
Here’s some new and colorful street art from my last visit to Mainz, Germany and Antwerp, [...]
Paris by foot
Do you love to walk? It’s my favorite way to explore a city, and to spark my imagination. I love to wander the streets with no particular destination, only to [...]
A rainy day on Rue Mouffetard
The most memorable travel experiences are rarely planned. Happy accidents and serendipity seem to play a much larger role. Walking in Paris’s Latin Quarter during [...]
Home away from home, in Beaune
As early as the 11th century, Cistercian monks established monasteries in Beaune, and they soon began making wine and storing it in their cellars. This was the [...]
Market Day in Beaune
Europe is famous for its open-air markets, and for good reason. They’re the best places to check out regional products, mingle with locals and get a feel for the [...]
Food artistry at Galleries Lafayette
It’s been said that we eat with our eyes first, and I agree! If food looks beautiful it entices us, whets our appetites and prepares us for what comes next. A [...]
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