How to Find a Safe Tour Guide in France
Failure to travel safely in Normandy can result in a disastrous trip and we're here to help with our tips for finding a safe tour guide. In order to ensure that you travel safely in Normandy, it is important that you are aware of French Legislation. There are a number of documents that your tour guide must have present at all times to prove that ...
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As an incredibly diverse country- especially considering its size- France has more to visit than anyone could see in a lifetime. Often overshadowed by the cities or by more famous places, we give you three places in France you haven’t heard of, but that need to be on your next itinerary:
1. Bagneres-de-Luchon
This spa town in the Midi-Pyrenees region is something that can’t be missed. Besides being at ...
As the city that served as the French capital twice, Bordeaux itself is a must-see. While you visit, make sure you don’t miss out on these amazing places:
1. Place de la Bourse:
This beautiful example of 17th century architecture, and the city’s most famous landmark, has earned Bordeaux its UNESCO World Heritage Site honor. If you visit in the warmer months, you’ll see it reflect on the water mirror ...
Paris is one of the most touristy cities in the entire world. With this in mind, we’ve created a list of ways you can enjoy the City of Lights like the French do.
1. Spend a Sunday in a park
One of the most important French traditions is the sacredness of Sundays. No self-respecting French person will waste a Sunday on anything but spending time with loved ones, relaxing, and enjoying life. Since ...
Is It Safe to Travel to Muslim Countries?
In 2001, I was assigned by Porthole to review a Nile cruise in November. I approached EgyptAir about getting a press discount and was turned down. “We’ve had free publicity for 5,000 years, so why should we pay for it?” responded an official.
Then 9/11 happened and my editor said to pick any country that didn’t have a Muslim majority population, since ...
Our Top 10 Incredible Hotels in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is home to a number of incredible hotels. Whether they are sleek and modern in design or hold on to a bit of old Hollywood glamour, we have incredible hotels to fit every need. Of course, in a city that is sunny and perfect a majority of the year, hotel pools are a top feature. But the fun doesn’t stop at the hotel pool. The ...
Los Angeles is home to a number of incredible hotels. Whether they are sleek and modern in design or hold on to a bit of old Hollywood glamour, we have incredible hotels to fit every need. Of course, in a city that is sunny and perfect a majority of the year, hotel pools are a top feature. But the fun doesn’t stop at the hotel pool. The ...
The Best Way to Make Long-Distance Traveling Comfortable
Almost everyone knows what boredom feels like. Now imagine being stuck in an airborne metal tube for hours on end. That would definitely take a toll on anyone, especially if you’re traveling abroad to places like Sydney, Australia, France, or Latin America. In fact, anything that takes more than five hours to get to can feel like an endless mission. ...
Italy off the Beaten Path: Acquapendente, Lazio
(Photo Credits: Maria Schena, Pugnaloni Festival in Acquapendente)
Acquapendente is a hidden gem in the heart of Italy filled with art, history and great people. It is situated in the region of Lazio that juts north surrounded by Tuscany and Umbria. The town of Acquapendente was settled by Etruscans in Roman times and first ...
(Photo Credits: Maria Schena, Pugnaloni Festival in Acquapendente)
Acquapendente is a hidden gem in the heart of Italy filled with art, history and great people. It is situated in the region of Lazio that juts north surrounded by Tuscany and Umbria. The town of Acquapendente was settled by Etruscans in Roman times and first ...
3 Best Luxury Cruise Ships You Need to Experience
With a myriad of luxury cruise ships from different cruise lines, how in the world is one to choose between them all? Almost all of them are worthy of experience, but going on a cruise may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for some. We say go big or go home—especially if you only plan on doing it once. So, here are the 3 best luxury cruise ...
With a myriad of luxury cruise ships from different cruise lines, how in the world is one to choose between them all? Almost all of them are worthy of experience, but going on a cruise may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for some. We say go big or go home—especially if you only plan on doing it once. So, here are the 3 best luxury cruise ...
Our Best Travel Tips
With over 300 articles related to travel tips, we felt it was important to gather our top 25 list of our best travel tips.
1. 5 Lesser Known U.S. Destinations by Patricia Schultz
This summer at least 62 percent of Americans will not be leaving the country (this is the number of citizens who don’t hold a passport). Add to that the number of foreign visitors expected to visit the ...
