Today I’m going to flash back to a trip we took in November. We spent a long weekend exploring north central and northwest France, including Mont-Saint-Michel and Normandy. The final part of our trip about which I have not yet written was a jaunt through the Loire Valley to tour some of the châteaux (or…
Tag: History
How to Spend A Day in Berlin
While in Hamburg, we learned that Berlin was only a 90-minute train trip away. Being so close, we decided we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to visit another German city—and one so mired in history at that. We booked last-minute tickets which set us back about €200, but it was completely worth it. Early Sunday…
In the footsteps of saints and wine growers
I think I am not the only one who occasionally often dreams of living in an 18th century French farmhouse in the countryside surrounded by vineyards, fruit trees and vegetable gardens. The pure simplicity of growing and harvesting the food we need and waking up to sunrise over a stunning and natural landscape is part…
10 Lessons I’ve learned as an Expat (thus far)
1. World history and geography CAN be fun. When I was growing up, I was never really good at geography and probably mediocre at world history. Now that we’re doing so much traveling, I can actually relate different places to experiences and mental images. The lessons I learned in school make so much more sense…
Water or Wine?
This article might be more like water than wine, but hopefully you enjoy this glimpse into the Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford, CT.
Eat, Drink, Move (Repeat) 