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 the best day trips from Nice France to neighboring villages are…
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Best Small French Press Coffee Maker
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 other day, I cracked the carafe on my trusty Bodum French Press. Serious…
FRANCE 
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 apartment in Old Town, just a stone’s throw from the Mediterranean…
FRANCE 
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 painters rediscovered this worn down town. Today, St Paul de Vence…
FRANCE 
Is Nice France safe to visit? Dispelling myths
It’s “A Sunny Place for Shady People” You might have heard the phrase, the Cote d’Azur is a, “Sunny place for shady people.” It was coined by British author, playwright and scandal-maker himself, W. Somerset Maugham, who owned a villa here for nearly 40 years. If you’re wondering if Nice…
FRANCE 
Day Trips from Nice France to Italy
Easy Day trips from Nice France to Italy When friends visit, I often ask if they want to do some day trips from Nice, France to Italy. To be honest, they look at me like I’ve just suggested getting on another long-haul flight. They have no idea where they are,…
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Best Mediterranean Beaches off the Beaten Path
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…
FRANCE
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 not. There are others that think moving to Nice is a…