A Fine Metz
Even though it’s less than an hour and a half by TGV train from Paris, Metz (pronounced mess) is not exactly on the radar of the millions of people who visit The City [...]
city walks
Street Art, Eh?
My favorite cities have great street art, and Montreal did not disappoint. Walking in the city during a late winter visit, these walls of color helped to brighten the grey [...]
Street Art discoveries – Summer 2018
On the road this summer and as always, on the lookout for interesting street art. A large outdoor gallery in France, a hidden surprise under a bridge in England, and [...]
There’s something about Bilbao
Have you ever traveled to a new city, and as soon as you arrived, it somehow just felt right? Like you could easily move there, and fit right in? It’s hard to put [...]
Barcelona Balconies
There’s no shortage of architectural beauty in Barcelona. I especially love the variety and ornateness of the many balconies that adorn the buildings in the city. [...]
New Street Art
I’m always on the lookout for colorful and interesting street art when I travel. Sometimes it’s just a fun sign for a local business, other times a [...]
The sandwich board is your friend
Exploring a new city on foot is a good way to work up a healthy appetite. Oh, but where to eat? Since I like to be spontaneous, the sandwich board is my friend. An [...]
Nice la Belle
Nice is nice. Its historic city center surrounds a beautiful bay, and its streets are filled with gorgeous architecture. City walkers like me love Nice, whether [...]
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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