As you may have noticed, I’m no “spring chicken”, so when my boyfriend suggested we go on a canoe trip this summer in the Boundary Waters, I got excited and nervous at the same time. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area follows the border between the US and Canada in the state of Minnesota. It is…
Getaway to the “Parc Naturel du Verdon” – Les Gorges
We finished our breakfast and were now ready to explore. The gorge is known as one of the premiere hiking places in Provence. We selected a hiking trail to complete later in the afternoon but first decided to drive the loop around the gorge. From Riez we drove in the direction of Moustiers-Ste.-Marie. The village,…
Getaway to the “Parc Naturel du Verdon” – First Stop: The Town of Riez
The car was packed. The snacks needed for the road were purchased the night before. We were ready for our getaway to the “Gorges du Verdon” in Provence. I spent time in the area when I was a kid traveling with classmates on a week-long camping trip. My memories were clouded but the feeling was…
Spanish Shrimp
This shrimp recipe brings a little taste of Spain into your kitchen. It is tasty, easy to make on a work night and is ready in less than 30 minutes. Serve over rice or pasta if your diet allows it. Personally, I serve it with a Cauliflower Rice or Quinoa Bowl. Print Recipe Spanish Shrimp…
A Holiday Getaway – Gift an Experience this Holiday Season!
The Holidays are stressful. So why not give the gift of travel this Holiday Season? If you are like us, we like to find unique places to get a break from our daily life. These five boutique hotels have everything we look for when we want to unwind on a short vacation. Local and unique…
Classic Summer Dessert: Peach Clafoutis
This recipe is a classic from my childhood in France. My mom always made it with cherries. This time I used peach that had been in my refrigerator for a week, and needed to get eaten. You can use any summer fruit, just keep in mind baking time may vary based on the fruit used….
How to Start Planning your RV Life?
We found the one! Ten years ago we started our journey to find the RV which will become our house for the next step of our life. We visited countless dealerships, went to multiple RV shows, and spent time-and-time again talking about what we want and don’t want in our motorhome. Five years later, we rented…
400 Years of Secrecy Behind a French Liquor
May 16 is Chartreuse Day! Do you know what it means? The Chartreuse liquor is today considered one of the oldest liquor in the world. The recipe for that French liquor made in the heart of the French Alps was given to the Carthusian Monks in 1605, more precisely, you guessed it, May 16, 1605….
The Mythical Wines of France
France is known for some great wines. Who has not drink a Bordeaux, a Burgundy, or a Champagne? But did you know there are several areas that produce fabulous wines, consumed mainly in their regions’ of origin, and mostly unknown from the general public? The Bugey This region is one of the smallest in France…
Hiking the Highest Peak in Thailand!
When thinking about Thailand, hiking is not the first thing that comes to mind. But, believe it or not, this is what we did! In the northwest corner of Thailand, near the historical city of Chiang Mai, stands the highest peak in the country, Doi Inthanon, at 8,481 feet above sea level. The ridge is part…
What’s that smell?
Did you notice that every country, and town has its unique smell? A friend of mine brought it to my attention. I never noticed it before until I travelled to Thailand. Besides the humidity smell [mold] typical in tropical countries, and the smug surrounding Bangkok, spices is the predominant smell in Thailand. It took me…
A Romantic Winter Hideaway in the North Woods!
Romance? What is Romance? Merriam Webster dictionary define romance as: A feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love A quality or feeling of mystery, excitement, and remoteness from everyday life. This is our romantic story, It was a warm January afternoon; the temperature was above the freezing point for the first time in weeks….