When my mom and sister revealed their zealous plans for their 15-day London, Paris, Rome Itinerary, I was skeptical that they would be able to pull it off. Unlike me, who wants to travel to eternity, Dianne and Tracy approached their trip as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the cities.… Read the rest
Paris may be the City of Light and Love, but it’s also an enormous, functioning (and, sometimes, formidable) city. Packed with a multitude of sights, planning a succinct Paris itinerary is a challenging task – but no need to worry! After visiting the city numerous times over the last 20 years – and most recently spending a month in Paris – we have experience in navigating to the top Paris attractions and off-the-beaten-path gems.… Read the rest
Strasbourg, France is an enchanting city in the Alsace Region. The picturesque lanes, half-timbered houses and incredibly detailed cathedral all vied for our attention as we soaked in the charm of the city. Bathed in springtime sunshine, we had 3 days in Strasbourg to explore the city that is both historic and modern with landmark architecture and a unique culture that is both French and German.… Read the rest
We were drawn to Colmar, France by colorful photographs depicting fanciful scenes of half-timbered houses and quaint canals, both draped in blooming foliage. The weaving cobblestone lanes in the Old Town and cheerful Little Venice Colmar district seemed to be plucked straight from a fairytale – one that had to be seen to be believed.… Read the rest
Skip the bubbly and put down the wine! There’s a new buzz in town…and it’s all about Paris craft beer. Not historically known for beer production, Paris microbreweries have recently started popping up in the city. During our month-long stay in Paris, we got a good taste of the small-batch French beers that are brewed in the capital city – and loved them!… Read the rest