Dordogne or Provence: Which should you visit on your trip to France? Don’t tell Paris or Normandy, but the southern part of France may be my favorite. Okay, in all honesty, I love France as a whole and thoroughly enjoy every corner of this country that I get to visit! But there is something truly …
Should you go to the Grand Masked Ball at Versailles? Let’s talk about it! Something you may not know about me is that I love history, historical costumes, and running around castles. Yes, I’ve run around castles in the Loire Valley, stayed at a chateau hotel in Normandy, and even did a whole day trip …
Paris in December, it is a thing of beauty. There is a crispness to the air that only comes in late autumn, and the city is decked out for the holidays. If you’re searching for a magical, wondrous time to visit Paris, December is the winner. To help you plan your festive getaway to the …
Colmar or Strasbourg Christmas market: which should you visit? Now, ideally, you’d visit both if you can! I’ve visited both and stayed in both places to enjoy the markets and cities. They’re both great! The problem lies with time. If you’re short on time, I don’t recommend going to both in a single day. The …
The Strasbourg Christmas market is the holiday wonderland of your dreams. Each year, this city, known as the Capital of Christmas, becomes aglow with twinkling lights and dreamy chalets selling anything from local wines to artisan goods. Visiting the Strasbourg Christmas markets is a 5-senses experience. Between the taste of spiced gingerbread, smells of vin …
Paris at Christmastime, I can remember it fondly in my mind. Images spring forth of twinkling lights around the city, dazzling window displays at Galeries Lafayette, melty raclette cheese being scraped onto a baguette at the Tuileries Christmas market, and all the excuses to have sips of mulled wine in between rounds of Champagne and …
You never forget your first visit to the Alsace Christmas markets. The smells of gingerbread, vin chaud, and Munster cheese fill the air as you become mesmerized by all the twinkling lights. It is an experience that entices all the senses, and even after returning home, you’ll want to hop right back on a plane …
Visiting the Colmar Christmas market is like stepping into a dreamy winter wonderland. Soft, twinkling lights shine overhead as the sweet scent of vin chaud and pain d’epices fill the air. The atmosphere feels electric at night when you can see animated light displays as well as the excitement of the people around you. Colmar …
Want to know a secret? I’m kind of obsessed with Paris in November. I know what you’re thinking, “Kat, isn’t it chilly? Aren’t the days shorter?” And yes, you’d be correct. It can be chilly, and the days are shorter. BUT it’s still pretty pleasant outside with proper attire, you’ve got the last of the …
It’s official: I’m in love with the Dordogne. And inevitably if you’re coming to the Dordogne, you’ll be visiting Sarlat-la-Canéda (or Sarlat for short). So here are the best things to do in Sarlat-la-Canéda for your epic time in the Dordogne! I fell head over heels for this charming town in the Southwest of France! …