It’s time for my Plum Guide review! Tom, my in-laws, and I just got home from spending a relaxing week…
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Ultimate guide to train travel in France (plus where to buy tickets so you don’t get scammed!)
As an American, when I think about taking a trip somewhere, I first think of flying or driving to my…
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What a Charente River cruise vacation is like
Earlier this month, Tom, my in-laws, Dagny, and I spent a week on a boat cruising along the Charente River…
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First impressions of Jersey in the fall
Off-season getaways are the best. Fewer crowds, more affordable accommodations and a different point of view. Tom, Dagny, and I…
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What it’s like traveling by car ferry to Jersey from France with a pet
Ever since moving to France in 2012, I’ve been curious about the Channel Islands. As time went on, I learned…
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Public holidays France: Dates to know
Public holidays in France and public holidays in the US can’t be compared. France wins every time. Let’s look at…
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How to bring wine back from France
How can you bring wine back from France? All you need is to have one bottle of red wine explode in your suitcase to never want to try to transport wine on a long-haul flight ever again.
3 Considerations before booking a European cruise (plus the one I’ve been eyeing)
Have you ever met anyone who insisted they weren’t a cruise person, that cruises weren’t for them and then after…
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Boating in France? Expert tips you need BEFORE your canal vacation
This post is a collaborative effort between my dad and me on boating in France tips. He’s been a fisherman and an avid boater his whole life and then was a professional captain for 12 years in the New York harbor.
27 Random UK observations and Scotland road trip pics
Tom and I are on vacation in Scotland with family, but I thought I’d check in with a quick post. I haven’t spent any real time in the UK in years, so here are a bunch of random observations about our time in the UK — mostly based on things we saw and did in Scotland — along with some of my favorite photos from our Scotland road trip.
Should a beginner rent a canal boat in France? My thoughts after 3 trips
After our first self-piloted canal cruise, people asked me whether or not someone new to boating can do this type of vacation. Can a total beginner handle a canal boat? What’s a good beginner canal cruise?
Monday Mishmash 4/23/18
…and it’s Monday already. How does that happen? In any case, I hope it’s shaping up to be a good one for you. If you’re new to Monday Mishmash, it’s a conversational roundup-style post I used to do with no real purpose other than to chitchat. I’d update you on happenings around here, share some fun links and let you know about anything else going on.
We’re back in France!
Hello and TGIF! How has your week been? Tom and I are back in France so let’s catch up a bit…
Quick French lesson: Les aoûtiens
Every now and then, the French language tickles me when I come across a fun-to-pronounce word or a word that’s just delightful to my ear. The other day, Tom and I were watching a news problem when les aoûtiens flashed across the screen. Not knowing what the word meant but having an idea from the context, my ears perked up.
Exploring the Charente-Maritime Part 3: Marais Poitevin, mussels, and the Hermione
I admit that I’m easily impressed, but even the most discerning traveler will fall in love with everything the Charente-Maritime has to offer. Let me tell you about our visit to the Marais Poitevin and more!
French canal cruise: Why you have to see the Camargue & Canal du Midi
DIY canal cruises in France are a once-in-a-lifetime experience and you HAVE to try it for yourself. We headed south to the Camargue, and from there, headed west ending up in the Canal du Midi aboard a Nicols canal cruise boat. No special training or boating licenses are required making this sort of trip accessible to everyone.
8 Paris travel tips to get the most out of your trip
Like many of you out there, my first time to France was a trip to Paris and I could have…
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Before & after our canal trip: Quick stops in Carcassonne & Saint Emilion (PHOTOS)
My parents are here for the rest of the week and we all just got back from a big trip down south. We did our second canal cruise aboard a Nicols boat and I’ll be telling you all about that soon. Until then, I’m sharing photos from our pit stops before and after our cruise in Carcassonne and Saint Emilion.
Tips for when the foreign in-laws meet each other
For those of us in relationships with someone from another country, meeting the family can be quite an experience. That goes double when your partner’s native language differs from your own. Here are some tips for when the foreign in-laws meet. Take a deep breath.
7 Canal cruise tips to keep in mind for an unforgettable trip
Tom, my in-laws, Dagny and I went on a canal cruise in Alsace in September and had a wonderful time discovering the region, the canals and the locks along the way. If you’re thinking of booking a similar trip, read on for my canal cruise tips.
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