You’re just in time for the next installment all about our canal cruise trip in Alsace. Today I’m talking destinations and be sure to scroll to the end to watch a fun video I put together of the entire trip!
Tips for going through canal locks in France and what it’s really like (VIDEO)
What are locks, how do they work, and what are some tips for operating one? Read on and be sure to scroll to the end for a video I made all about going through canal locks!
What to know about boating vacations in France: Our Alsace canal trip
Seeing a new-to-us region of France from a different vantage point sounded exciting, so Tom, Dagny and my in-laws set off for our Nicols canal boating experience in Alsace. A DIY canal cruise is an amazing experience for anyone who wants to experience France’s canals from the water. Alsace was rural and beautiful.
Intro to canal cruisin’ in Alsace
Today’s post is a little intro to canal cruising in France. Here are some details from our canal boat in Alsace.
River Cruising Part 3: Rouen & Honfleur
Here’s part 3 of our Normandy river cruise with CroisiEurope. We made our way to Rouen and then finished up in photogenic Honfleur.
River Cruising Part 2: Paris & Versailles
We cruised from Paris to Honfleur aboard the CroisiEurope ship the Seine Princess. First stop on our Paris river cruise was Paris and Versailles, of course.
France river cruise Paris to Normandy with CroisiEurope
Tom and I recently spent a long weekend on a France river cruise going from Paris to Normandy aboard CroisiEurope’s MS Seine Princess. There’s something special about a Normandy France river cruise.
Reverse culture shock moments I had on my vacation back home in the USA
I guess you could say I’m pretty used to my life in small-town French these days, so a change-up to my routine in bustling Southern Florida was sure to mix things up. Here are some of the culture surprises I experienced while there.
Monday Mishmash 6/13/16: Hazmat situation, jet lag and more
We’re baaaaaaack! Tom and I are back from the US and had a great trip full of sun, shopping, family and more.
Let’s get to this edition of Monday Mishmash!
Things I’m most looking forward to on our vacation in the USA
Over Memorial Day weekend, Tom and I will be traveling to the USA to visit friends and family! We haven’t been there in over a year and a half! What am I looking forward to the most on our vacation in the USA?
France river cruise: A closer look at CroisiEurope’s MS Loire Princesse
Naturally curious about what the MS Loire Princesse had to offer, I emailed CroisiEurope to find out more about the exciting France river cruise in my neck of the woods. They kindly invited me on board and what a beautiful ship it was. Check out the dining room, guest rooms, outdoor areas and more aboard this one-of-a-kind ship.
5 Reasons why you may NOT want to visit Corsica
Corsica was one of the best vacations of my life and I still can’t get it out of my head…
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11 Things that surprised me about Corsica
Corsica is a French island and here are 11 things that surprised me about Corsica while on vacation there. Have you ever been to Corsica? Did anything stand out to you? I didn’t expect to love it as much as I did so for France travel, consider Corsica. And keep an eye out for my surprises.
Corsica vacation: Highlights and quick recap
In France, the hot topic of conversation during the summer is vacation. Where you’re going and where you just got…
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6 Corsica vacation tips to know before you go
Hi, it’s me. I’m currently on vacation in Corsica and hope you’re enjoying my guest posts! I thought I’d pop…
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How to have a bad experience in France
Our behavior has a direct impact on our own happiness and how we’re perceived — and the great thing is…
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The problem with Americans not taking vacation days
The average American employee gets two weeks of vacation time per year. Three if they’re lucky. In the good ol’…
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5 Reasons why you should go on a European cruise
There’s no one “best” way to vacation. Whether you set sail on the ocean or do a small river cruise like I did last year, you deserve a relaxing vacation. Here’s why a European cruise should be on you list of options to consider.
Vacation rentals in France: Must-know tips
For a truly French experience, renting a house or apartment is an excellent option. But if you’ve ever rented a house or apartment in France for a short-term trip, you might have been surprised by a few things that were different from vacation rentals back home. What do you need to know about vacation rentals in France?
Brittany France pictures from our weekend via Instagram
Hi there! Coming to you from Brittany! Tom, Dagny and I are in the Morbihan region of Brittany this weekend…
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