Bastille Day is around the corner again and July 14th is a day of National celebrations for all of France. Those travellers who are fortunate enough to be in the vicinity of Paris on Bastille Day will be …

Like a viral epidemic, the much anticipated SATC inflicted excitement on women around the world last week, many of whom clamoured to be at the first night’s viewing. The receptionist at our gym hurried …

We’re on the train from Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport, or Fiumicino as it used to be called, to Roma …

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is both the place of pilgrimage for the Camargue gypsies as well as the name of …

The Camargue is an interesting region in the south of France, very much like its own separate little country. …

The Côte d’Azur or French Riviera is a well known stretch along the Mediterranean coast which has traditionally been the playground for the rich and famous.  This sun-drenched region along the south-…

Whilst Dijon may be famous for its mustard, another popular food item from this town is the Pain d’épices or spiced bread or gingerbread.  It was introduced from Flanders during  the times …

Since time immemorial, the Germans have been known to be the greatest beer drinkers in the world.  Although recent statistics show that beer consumption have slowed a little, Germans still hold the honorary record for beer consumption with …

For connoisseurs of wine and beer, August is a fantastic time to be in Germany.  From Berlin to the Rhineland, there is a great choice of festivals to attend, depending on whether you prefer to conduct your wine-tasting …

On your next visit to St. Mark’s Square, if you see a sign that reads something like “È vietato per alimentare i pigeons”, or if you get tapped on the …