Dec
07

The Do's and Don'ts When Getting a French Long-Stay Visa

Are you looking forward to living in France? Check out the long-stay visa requirements and be prepared for a bureaucratic exercise. The list is long, ...

Dec
10

Avignon and Arles Day Trip Snippets

Our trip to Avignon and Arles was our visit during our stay in France. Avignon was the first stop on the TGV from Lyon, about an hour away. There is a...

Apr
12

Five Things to Know About Nice to Monaco Weekend

There's something about a beach vacation that gets you excited. We were on our way to the French Riviera for our Nice to Monaco weekend so, this was n...

Apr
17

Visit Cape Town, A Remarkable Experience

The heart of our trip to South Africa was the visit to Cape Town.  It is the oldest city in South Africa and the continent with waterfront and a ...

Jun
11

What to Expect Mountain-Trekking in the Philippines

There are many beaches in this country of 7100 islands, and some of them are world-renowned. Some of my best beach vacations have been in the Philippi...

Jan
03

Five Reasons Why Mackinac Island has Best Beach on Lake Michigan

For those of us who have lived close to the sea, a lake vacation is a different experience.  But, if you want a place that will change your mind ...