Heidelberg: Where History Meets Youthful Charm

Heidelberg, Germany is a gem of a destination! The city is charming and exudes a youthful vibe due to the draw of the University of Heidelberg. The surrounding mountains and the calm of the Neckar River give off a quiet feeling although the city is…

A Weekend in Florence

Florence is a city that never fails to delight, inspire, entertain and indulge. For more than two centuries, this charming capital city of Tuscany has captured the hearts of visitors. Whether you visit for its architectural splendor, its artistic masterpieces, its renowned cuisine or come…

Cezanne’s Provence

What do you imagine when you read: the warm sun in a deep blue sky, a sea of lavender abuzz with bees and butterflies, a bustling market overflowing with vegetables so perfect they look like a still life painting? Provence, of course! One of the…

Experience Paris Like a Local: Our 12-Day Family Adventure

Paris. While I’d visited once before, I didn’t really know the city, nor do I speak French. But on our recent 12-day trip, traveling with family, we bypassed the typical whirlwind tour and discovered a different, more intimate Paris, truly experiencing it like locals. We…

Forget the Bucket List: 3 Days of Spontaneous Paris

Paris is within easy reach of Switzerland; it’s only 3 hours by direct train from Basel and 4 hours from Zurich. Most trains from Switzerland arrive in Paris at the centrally located historic Gare-de-Lyon station and that’s also the area where I would recommend staying….