The scenery along the Grande Corniche is amazing. Villefranche-sur-Mer on the Côte d’Azur offers a fabulous photo opportunity. It’s easy to see why the old town, the bay and the port have been the setting for so many movies. The unusual depth of the Villefranche harbor can accommodate large ships. It was a Russian Navy …
by BobP As winter approaches, Parisians flock to covered walkways – called galeries or passages – to avoid the cold as they shop and people-watch in cafés. Most of these date from the 19th century and are on the right bank. Each has its own character and style. Here are a few of my favourites… Right Bank Galerie Vivienne (Métro …
by BobP The new 9/11 Memorial is an elegant and soothing tribute to victims of the disaster. It opened to the public on Sunday – the tenth anniversary of the horrific terrorist attack. About 7,000 people, mainly dignitaries and families of victims, were issued tickets for opening day. The memorial occupies half of the 16-acre …
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 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 …
FIRST DAY IN THE BIG APPLE AT CHRISTMAS TIME December 13, 2009 7:55 PmByRobert PrestonInNew York By NormaK As an Australian flying back from Europe weare spoilt for choice. We can fly either via, the US, Asia or Africa. I choseto fly home via the US on this trip, first stopping in New York. On my …
FEELING PURE IN MARRAKESH November 25, 2009 3:40 PmByRobert PrestonInMorocco by BobP We were in Marrakech last week for the PURE Life Experiences show. It was a blast! I absolutely love Morocco. I lived and worked there as a management consultant off and on for two years in the late 90s – early 00s. It’s a …
by BobP We set off from Biarritz, our base, to visit St Jean de Luz and the French side of the Basque Country. St Jean de Luz is a sleepy coastal town in a protected harbor. It does not have the waves of Biarritz, but enjoys lovely views and a fabulous hotel – the 100 …
by NormaK I decided to go to Normandy, Bayeux to be exact, to meet our tour guide,Jacques. He was waiting for me at Bayeux train station, complete with a Globe Bleusign with my name on it. I not only wanted to meet him, but also to see thesites where we send our clients on a …
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