Sancerre won and Fresnay-sur-Sarthe came in second, followed by Hérisson (*my* favorite French village)
Category: Travel
I Took BART to San Francisco for the First Time in Over a Year
Since the pandemic began in March 2020, I haven’t been on a bus, plane, train, or ferry! So after 15+ months, I was thrilled to take BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) again
My Post About Paris Booksellers is Featured on “Travel In Culture”
Thanks to Annelise of Travel In Culture for including my post on their list of Top Things to See and Do in Paris! Check out number 7: Les bouquinistes
Vote Hérisson for Le Village Préféré des Français 2021
The French village of Hérisson has been named one of 14 finalists in the 2021 edition of Le Village Préféré des Français, the FRANCE 3 show hosted by historian, Stéphane Bern. (Note: Voting has ended. The winner will be announced on the show on June 30, 2021)
Visiting Berlin: Berlin Wall
While I had seen remnants of the Berlin Wall before in a Washington, DC museum, nothing compares to seeing the Wall where it actually stood for nearly three decades (February 2020)
Visiting Berlin: “Like You! Friendship – Digital and Analogue” Exhibition
In February 2020, my dear friend and I took our children to the Museum für Kommunikation in Berlin, where we experienced this special exhibition about friendship
citizenM Hotel at CDG Paris Airport
I enjoyed my overnight stay at this modern hotel. I have pictures! [Originally posted July 24, 2018. Updated in 2020]
Visiting Berlin: Pariser Platz and the Brandenburg Gate
Pariser Platz is the best place to start for first-time visitors to Berlin like me
Visiting Berlin: Where to Eat
When your belly grumbles in Berlin, you can easily find beer, pretzels, and currywurst to satisfy your hunger! But what if you’ve got a hankering for something different? My dear friend introduced me to a few good restaurants
Wednesday Postcard: Berlin, Germany
This week’s postcard features the capital of Germany
An Impromptu Layover in London
We got some much-needed shut-eye and enjoyed some savory snacks, too! Overall, we had a pleasant overnight stay at London Heathrow
7 Words Francophiles Never Want to Hear
Due to Storm Dennis, my connecting flight from London Heathrow to Paris was cancelled
Ski Week: the Mid-Winter Break
The mid-winter break in February is a new concept to me
Visiting Seattle: How to Get Around and See the Sights
Planning a trip to Seattle? Here are some tips on how to get around and see the sights
Visiting Seattle: Where to Eat
Starving in Seattle? I recommend you grab a bite at the following places for burgers, phở, and mac and cheese. They’ve got good eggs and pancakes, too…with warm maple syrup, everything for you
