I tried out two new circuit trails today. Neither are new at all. In fact both send you part of the way on old dirt tracks that were used centuries ago. But they were new to me! As usual, my bible is FFRandonnée's Topo-guide to the Morbihan. I cannot say enough about...
I am finally back in Brittany, after a few long months away. And what do you know, they sent a parade to welcome me back! I took these photos right out of my living room window: Perhaps the parade was not just for me. It was our town's local festival: Baden en fête,...
For this week's post, I refer you to my latest adventures in Maine. Click here to find out what on earth is going on in the photo above.
Spring is finally here, in name if not weather, which means it's time to start planning our summer vacations! Whether you are looking to vacation in the U.S. or France, city or countryside, I may have the perfect rental for you! New York (West Village) Newly renovated...
This week's and the very last get-to-know-Paris challenge from Paris Weekender is to create your own trip itinerary. Here's an itinerary template. For ideas, see my weekend itineraries or longer trip itineraries. Now you have a full year's worth of get-to-know-Paris...
This week's get-to-know-Paris challenge is to draw up a travel budget. Sometimes it is hard to fully enjoy a trip when you are stressed out about money. So why not do the thinking about finances in advance and not have to think about it while you are out and about?...
Just before the holidays, I spent a weekend in London, visiting friends and taking in the holiday cheer in this constantly changing city. These were some of the highlights: Borough Market Borough Market: An outdoor market - or technically a complex of markets - by...
The last weekend of November, some friends and I headed out to our house in the Morbihan, in Brittany, for our own little Thanksgiving celebration... and Christmas! November brought amazingly beautiful weather this year in Brittany. We had several days with clear,...
The northern part of Burgundy is often over-looked for the southern part for the region with its more world-famous wines. But I prefer northern Burgundy. At two to two-and-a-half hours from Paris, it makes for an easy weekend or even one-night trip. The landscape is...
On my latest visit to the U.S., I spent one night in my hometown of Concord, Massachusetts, then headed to the island of Martha's Vineyard for my friends' beautiful wedding. I next spent a few days on Cape Cod, then the rest of the week in New York City. Here are some...
