Flavigny-sur-Ozerain is a beautiful medieval village with two claims to fame Anise sweeties and being the location for the movie Chocolat. Located 60 km north of Dijon this is a classic small, atmospheric French village. There are only just over 300 permanent residents but this is designated one of France’s most beautiful villages les…
A great way to spend you vacation is to rent a house or apartment. You get out of a hotel and can cook and live a little bit like a local. A trip to the bakery in the morning, cooking some of the great food you saw at the market, or just sitting outside –…
You have been to Paris, and seen the “big” sights, the Louvre, the Eiffel tower etc , now you want to add some alternatives. Some experiences that add to your understanding and enjoyment of the city. Of course everyone’s definition of secondary sights differs, but here is a list of ideas for further exploration… 1….
One of the customs when dining throughout Portugal is that a plate of appetizers will be put on your table without you asking for them. Often it will simply consist of bread or olives, but can be more complex codfish croquettes, seafood salad or another regional specialty. Picture Source: FoodfromPortugal.com In other countries if something…
Everyone loves a good food experience when travelling. One of the best ways to find out more about a local cuisine is to take a food tour. An experienced guide will tell you about some of the city history and more importantly about the food all around you. In Porto there are a number of…
Only 1 hour journey out of Porto is the small, but attractive town of Amarante. Set on the Rio Tâmega it is a picturesque destination with quiet streets and bars and restaurants. The river Tâmega runs through the town and crossing this waterway is a pretty stone arched bridge, the Ponte São Gonçalo. It is reputed to have…