Eat like a local in Portugal
Food lovers who visit Portugal will be thrilled to find that you can eat well, enjoy four-course meals in restaurants, and spend very little – if you eat like the [...]
Oh, Porto!
Arriving in Porto for the first of what I’m sure will be many visits, I didn’t know what to expect. I’d heard more about Lisbon, the cosmopolitan capital [...]
The charm of French window shutters
One of the joys of walking in a city, or a country village is that it lets you get a close-up look at the architecture. In France, wooden or metal shutters are typically [...]
Les Halles, Dijon
Food lovers know Dijon for its mustard, that sharp and tangy condiment that’s a basis for great vinaigrette. It’s also home to crème de cassis, a delicious, [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Sunset at Merced National Wildlife Refuge
On a recent trip to California’s Central Valley, I spent some time visiting the Merced National Wildlife Refuge. Part of the Pacific Flyway, it’s a resting [...]
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, [...]
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