Around the World in Review, Leg 02: Driving loop in Spain, France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Belgium, and Andorra. Plus a road trip in Mallorca.
Tag: France
11 Tips for Driving in Western Europe
You need to drive in Western Europe, if only to see outside the major cities. Places whose names you have not yet heard. Places where the trains don't stop. Places full of real people and rich heritage that can make …
餐廳: How Chinese Restaurants Saved Us in Europe (or, These Are the Chinese Restaurants I Know, I Know)
Angela and I love spicy food. The bigger the flavors, the better. And we struggled in Europe. So what do you do when need some spice? Why, you find a Chinese restaurant, of course.
A Salvation of Sorts in Lourdes, France
Lourdes, France, wasn't what we were expecting, but maybe it was what we needed.
Vines and Wines in Bordeaux, France
When we left Beauvoir, France, we were a little overwhelmed by the magic of Mont Saint-Michel. But not so overwhelmed that we couldn't enjoy some fine French wine.
Mont-Saint-Michel, France
Sometimes the soul of a place appears only when all of the people have gone. Read about how we learned this lesson at Mont-Saint-Michel.
The France of Our Grandfathers
The WWII sites in northern France evoke some strong feelings, especially for a history teacher and world traveler.
Champagne and Cathedrals in Reims, France
Ever the romantic, Mr. Michael Ballard has planned several stops on this trip that are anniversary gifts to me. One of those was a visit to the Champagne region of France.
Placing a Bet in Monaco
We took a gamble in Monte Carlo, Monaco, without even stepping foot in the world-famous casino.
Meeting Old Friends in Marseille, France
Although we fully expected to see the world as a series of natural wonders and iconic buildings, we have started looking more at human connections to truly define a location.