When you think of the Mediterranean, you think of the beaches, and the Mediterranean is filled with so many gorgeous beaches. But sometimes you’d love the insider’s scoop as to where to find the best Mediterranean beaches off the beaten path. They do exist, and I am usually in search of the best beaches where […]
12 Things to do in St Paul de Vence France
St Paul de Vence is probably the loveliest of the perched villages you’ll find in the south of France. This sweet, little village became a magnet for artists and art lovers in the 1920’s, when a group of impressionist...
The Best Day Trips from Nice France
Nice, in and of itself, is a great place to explore for a few days. But if you are here longer, you will definitely want to travel further afield to discover some of our lovely, quaint villages. Some of...
Living in Nice France Pros and Cons
Living in Nice France Pros and Cons. Nice has been a ‘sometimes’ home for me for 10 years now, while I was living in London. I used to fly down a couple times a month and enjoy my cute...
What’s the Cost of Living In Nice France 2021?
A lot of people ask about the cost of living in Nice France, and how I ended up here. There’s a big assumption that living on the French Riviera is synonymous with Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. It’s...
Best Small French Press Coffee Maker
Oct 2020 Ok, be honest here. How many different coffee makers do you have? If you love your coffee, like me, you probably have three or four different coffee machines in your kitchen. And for good reason. Just the...
Mediterranean Travel Destinations and European Capitals of Culture
I’ve been quite intrigued lately with the European Capitals of Culture. It’s a term I’ve heard thrown around for years, but never dug into the history, until now. Matera, Italy and Plovdiv, Bulgaria hold the titles of European Capitals...