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Things to do in Bordeaux
My first visit to Bordeaux and right away I was hooked. Only two hours by train from Paris, Bordeaux is an elegant, cosmopolitan, and tourist friendly city with something for everybody. While the name Bordeaux is most famous for its world renowned wines and stately châteaux, the city itself is inclusive of beautiful bridges and…
Sauternes
Sauternes was my first stop when I arrived in the Bordeaux region this past summer. Driving from Gascony France which is about 1.5 hours south of Sauternes, this was a convenient stopping point on the way to Bordeaux city. Before going to the tasting room at Château Suduiraut (mentioned later), I drove around for…
Foie Gras, Armagnac & the Most Beautiful Villages in France!
Gascony (or Gascogne in French) is an area in southwest France that is well known as one of the great gourmet regions of France.
Paris for the Return Visitor
So you’ve been to Paris before and have visited already the famous landmarks. Maybe you’re planning a return visit and would like to see this amazing city from a different lens? Here are some things to experience Paris a little more like a local.
Day Trip to Varadero (Day 4)
On our last full day in Havana, we took a day trip to Varadero Beach, about a 2-1/2 hour ride by car. The beach is absolutely beautiful. Water is warm and the sand soft. With a hotel, restaurant, and bar just steps away, and the fact that there are not too many people, it has…
Havana Chic (Day 3)
Today we started the day by riding in style in one of those classic cars that Havana is famous for. Our first stop was the Plaza de la Revolución, followed by a popular brewery, and then off to Calle Obispo and finally to the chic and ritzy Parque Central district.
Habana Vieja (Day 2)
After a tasty traditional Cuban breakfast prepared by the ladies at our Airbnb Casa, we took a short taxi ride to explore Habana Vieja (Old Havana). Old Havana, known as Habana Vieja, is so charming. The small streets, outdoor cafés, art galleries, plazas, and beautiful historic architecture…
Welcome to La Habana (Day 1)
Normally for my summer travels I head to France or another European destination. But having lost my dad earlier this year, I knew that for this season I wanted to do something together with my mom. In the past she was never able to travel as she was dad’s primary caretaker throughout his long and…