After leaving Bordeaux, our river cruise aboard Uniworld’s River Royale made the trek across the Gironde Estuary to the historic…
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Weekend recap: At the beach in La Vendée
After a winter and spring full of what seemed like nonstop rain and clouds, summer is just about here so…
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River cruising: Bike tour of Pauillac, France
France has no shortage of charming little villages that make you want to stop and look around. After Bordeaux, our…
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Top excursions on a France river cruise Bordeaux
Our river cruise started and ended in the port of Bordeaux, France, a lively city in the Aquitaine region of…
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Welcome aboard the Uniworld River Royale
No matter how you discover France, you’ll be enchanted by the country’s beauty and culture. There’s no question about that….
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River cruising in France… check back soon
Hi everyone, Tom and I are on vacation — on our first ever river cruise with Uniworld — and spent…
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The breathtaking Chateau de Noirieux: Hotel near Angers, France
Just a 90-minute train ride from Paris, Angers is a city full of rich history, beautiful views of the Maine…
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Sneak peek: Chateau de Noirieux review
Have you ever stayed at a hotel that just blew you away? We recently had the pleasure of staying at…
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Pics of the month December: Christmas week in Brittany, France
Ever visit a place and fall in love with it right off the bat? Maybe you can’t put your finger…
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5 Summer travel must haves for Europe (or anywhere!)
Ahhh, summer travel! Many of us wait all year for our summer travel plans to come to fruition, so no…
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Expat Chitchat: Introducing Mathilde, a French blogger in the USA
Living abroad will shock you at times, stress you out, leave you in tears and will also be one of…
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Private jet membership with Jumpjet: The ultimate luxury
The first and only time I’ve ever set foot on a private jet was a few years ago at a…
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What is house sitting long term like and where do you find jobs?
Back before I moved to France, I was researching ways to quit your job and move abroad. One interesting prospect…
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5 Europe travel must haves for the holidays and beyond
Still need a gift for that globetrotter on your list? Maybe you’re already plotting where to spend your Christmas cash….
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Hotel Original Paris, France Review
Edgy, whimsical and coolly chic. Those are the words that immediately came to mind upon entering the Hotel Original Paris….
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Vacation wrap up: South of France Gorges du Verdon kayak trip
I’ve kayaked a few times in my life, but the most beautiful kayak trip I’ve ever been on was on…
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Vacation wrap up: The Calanques boat trip in Marseille, France
No trip to the coast is complete without a boat trip, and when the water is crystal clear in a…
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Vacation wrap up: South of France wine tour
While wine from the liquor store or a restaurant is perfectly fine, there’s something special about drinking wine from a…
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South of France vacation pic of the day: Mas de Cadenet Vineyard
Today’s pic of the day comes from the first stop on our wine tour at the Mas de Cadenet vineyard in Tret, France.
Pics of the month: July — La Rochelle, France and Ile de Re photos Instagram style
This past weekend, Tom, Dagny and I headed to La Rochelle, France. The seaport town is the capital of the…
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