by BobP One wonderful thing about living in the Riviera is that we are a mere 20 minutes from the Italian border. Ventimiglia, the border town, is positively icky. But drive about 30-40 minutes farther, up into the mountains, and you’ll discover another world. Dolceaqua (freshwater) is a lovely medieval town from the 12th century. …
By BobP The Philippe Starck-designed spa is over the top. Huge chandeliers, marble galore, leather sofas in the wading pools, a private cinema… Add to that a 2-acre pool deck with a 300 foot rectangular pool for laps and 2 square pools for wading and lounging and you have about the biggest in-city swimming area …
by MarinaP Last year my husband and I moved from Florida to the New York area. There is much to like about NYC — the energy, the architecture, the fashion, the seasons, the international atmosphere, the food. But most of all, I love the art this great city has to offer and have become a member …
by BobP We had a fun outing to Pescadero – about an hour South of San Francisco on Route 1. Pescadero has a lovely beach and fun antique and country general stores. The bread baked locally stuffed with artichoke hearts, herbs and garlic cloves is to die for. While there, we happened on a …
by BobP Beach Blanket Babylon is so much fun. The show, created by Steve Silver in 1974, is the longest running musical comedy in the USA. Known for its outrageous hats, the show is constant updated and still a total lark. The principal plot revolves around Snow White searching the world for a “Prince Charming.” …
By BobP San Francisco is heaven to anyone interested in Victorian era homes. Guided walks through quaint neighborhoods in the city are the best way to discover these. Several companies offer public tours, but our suggestion is to book a private guide and go at your own pace. Victorian Exteriors There are three prevalent styles …
by MarieLysD Each summer the Pont du Gard celebrates its 2000 year existence. Located close to Nîmes, this impressive three-level bridge used to bring water into the City. I really enjoyed the visit of this World Heritage monument – not onlybecause of the magical show and firework display that took place atnight (put on by …
By Norma K We allthink of Bordeaux as the capital wine region of the world, it is indeed theoldest and most prestigious wine country in France. But seldom do we think ofBordeaux as a city to visit. Well it certainly took me by surprise when Ivisited the city last weekend. It’s a quick 3 hours …
City ZEN Cannes By DarioVDL We all have dreams which will hopefully come true sometime in our lives. It is very important to listen to the “little me” now and do it! Dreams can become real, didn’t we walk on the moon? Share your dreams with your close ones – family and friends … click on the (blue …
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SNOWED IN AND STRANDED IN NEW YORK by NormaK Apart from the cold, there is one majorreason that may stop an Australian girl from travelling at this time of the year to thenorthern hemisphere during the winter season….the SNOW and its related problems.I was due to fly out on Saturday night to San Francisco, and …