Travels in France
Europe is a very diverse continent. Because of that, in this article, I will cover how to properly walk the streets, alleyways, hilltops, and promenades of some of Europe’s major cities. I will generalize greatly in this piece, but it is 100% correct in my opinion. Most of this article is me venting my frustrations …
Beaune Restaurants are – for the most part – amazing, but they are also quite pricey. As much as I love Beaune, the issue with staying there long term is that because these amazing restaurants tend to be expensive (and I don’t mean a little pricey – I mean break the bank expensive), it can …
France is known for its culinary traditions. This can be somewhat intimidating for those traveling to France for the first time. I can’t tell you how many times I hear people ask me why I love France so much if the French are so rude. The French are not rude. There’s a big issue with …
For those of you who didn’t know it, this tech entrepreneur studied Art History (yeah, the same major that President Obama smacked down when talking about skills in America). This means I sat in classrooms for hours looking at pictures of Chateaux. I loved every second , and as maligned as the major is, I …
Tips for Visiting the Chateau de Blois in the Loire Valley of France Read More »
While a lot of people in Europe speak English (especially in large cities like Paris or Brussels), once you go to the countryside, it is a different story – and that’s where a lot of amazing i These English to French Phrases will make all the difference. (Sure, they may snicker a little at your pronunciation, …
I am a huge fan of museums…guess that comes along with being an Art History major in university. When you go to Paris, going to the Louvre is a must (but only after you’ve read these Tips for Visiting The Louvre). That being said, it is one of the largest museums in the world. This means …
Cannes, in the beautiful French Riviera is probably the second most famous city in France, second only to Paris. Cannes has garnered much of its worldwide celebrity due to the Cannes Film Festival that takes place each year. It’s also famous for the over the top luxury and beauty that can be found there. This …
If you’re looking for a “must-do” travel excursion, why not the Festival of Lightsin Lyon, France. If you’ve been reading this blog, you will have figured out that I’m somewhat of a Francophile…and that I have a special place in my heart for Lyon. There are various reasons for that, mainly its people, the food, and its …
For those of you who don’t yet know this about me, I majored in Art History at Rutgers. The original plan was to go into law, but stupid me took an Art History class and fell in love. What nobody told me was that in the US art historians make about $30,000 per year and …
One of the great benefits of writing for FriendsEAT is that I have great access. Earlier this year I got to meet the team behind Only Lyon. They are in charge of letting the world know just how amazing Lyon is (it is, I’ve been obsessed with it for years & have been there 4 …
I am glad to say that I’ve crossed off another culinary milestone off my list. I’ve finally dined at one of Paul Bocuse’s restaurants. This one is very very special. It is the restaurant at the Institut Paul Bocuse in Lyon. I am glad to report that it is incredibly delicious and surprisingly a value. Here’s the …
Antonio and I wanted to do something truly special for our 10th non-wedding Anniversary. We’ve seen people get married, get divorced, have children, get married again, then go through their second divorce. We work and live together and I think 10 years is a pretty good accomplishment. When our friends Barbara and Vincent messaged us …
The Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction: Taste the Tradition Read More »
I know you, whenever you arrive at your vacation spot, the first thing you do is find out where the market is. In some places it is a galeria. In others, it’s Les Halles. In Beaune it happens to be the “Marche” and it is one of my favorite things to do in Beaune. It’s …
Writing about Paris is a daunting task – didn’t know what I was getting into when I started this post. Needless to say, this is a work in Progress – check back for updates – I will complete this one (and the separate detailed arrondissement posts) soon. What can I say about Paris that other …
If you haven’t already figured it out, I’m a bit of a Francophile. But I will confess that going to Beaune was a hard decision. I went in March and the beaches of France were calling. I kept picturing myself catching some rays in Nice, having some Bouillabaisse in Marseille, or going broke in Cannes. …