Knowing that Lyon is France’s renowned food capital, I desperately wanted to eat like a local in Lyon as much as possible. And, I also wanted to explore Lyon’s lesser known side to learn about her rich historic past dating back to Roman times. I had only 2 days to […]
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Now may be the very best time to visit Southwest France lesser known places. Like many return visitors to France, perhaps you’ve already enjoyed Paris’ magic, Provence’s charm and the Riviera’s paradise. But now you’re wondering … Where to go now? That was me a few months ago. Beyond […]
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Before sitting down to plan a South of France trip, I thought I knew France. In fact, I was certain that I did. After all, I studied in Tours in the Loire Valley, lived in Nice on the Riviera, vacationed in Provence and worked in and out of Paris for […]
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In the past, the French Riviera was considered a beautiful seaside playground only for the rich and famous and glamorous movie stars. But today, it’s possible to live or retire on the French Riviera affordably. While visiting the Cote d’Azur on business over a span of 15 years, I grew […]
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Like so many of us from the Baby Boomer generation, international travel has become a top priority of mine. In fact, I may even want to eventually live or retire overseas part-time. So the question is … how do you live or retire overseas, part-time or full, if you’re not […]
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Popular with many solo female travelers in Europe, these eight cities enjoy top rankings for solo female travel in Europe. I’ve stayed in all eight of them because each one meets my travel lifestyle preferences and they are affordable. The eight picture-postcard cities are very walkable, near water, filled […]
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France continues to seduce travelers to her shores thereby remaining the world’s top travel destination, due in part to returning travelers like me – and possibly you – wanting the best experiences in France. Indeed, the smorgasbord of top things to do and experience in France astounds. The challenge is […]
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7 Top Choices for Where to Stay in Paris Neighborhoods Having rented multiple apartments in different areas of Paris, it’s clear that the City of Light stands out as particularly well-suited for live like a local stays. Thanks to a plethora of apartments renting to travelers for days, weeks and […]
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Throughout Paris, you can’t escape food, even if you wanted to. Tempting dining opportunities multiply right in front of your eyes, whether you meander the Latin Quarter’s cobblestone streets or the elegant Champs Elysees, Paris’ main boulevard.
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Experiencing travel like a local can make even top European destinations affordable for weekly or monthly stays so you can stay longer, spend less, and experience more.
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