October 2008

Yep it is true, Canada I did love you. I kept my eyes peeled throughout out trip to Quebec City and Montreal for signs of Love.  Well, hearts they were a plenty.   Here are two just for you. Happy Love Thursday everyone. Love…

This year is the 400th anniversary of Quebec. Old Quebec is a fortified city that is separated into the upper and lower towns. The upper town is surrounded by walls or ramparts.  You can only enter through gates.  There are a…

Now, more than ever, money matters. In this economy, every little penny makes a difference.     Here are 10 Money Tips, many of which I just followed myself for my recent trip.  How to save it, how to make…

We are back from our trip to Montréal and Québec City. We had a fabulous time and only one International incident (read minor injury) as Chris likes to refer to it.  Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing photos,…

I love to read.  I especially enjoy other people’s travel experiences and accounts of their lives in my beloved France and Italy. Today, I have decided to share some of my favorite memoirs that any francophile will love. I should…

My friend Corey has had a tough year.  She lives in the South of France, but she spent the better part of 4 months sitting by her ailing fathers bedside in her hometown of California, before he passed away. She has a heart of…

The French don't usually have scrambled eggs for breakfast, they are definitely an American dish. But in our house, we like to take the most American dishes and add French or Italian ingredients, to give it that special European flair. So, Chris whipped this…

By now, most of you have heard of Vélib, the awesome biking program in the city of Paris, that allows locals and tourists alike, the opportunity to rent bikes to get around Paris.   It has been a beautiful thing.  Cheap. Easy.…

My main squeeze surprised me with tickets to see Chris Botti for my birthday back in August.  The concert was this past Saturday night at the historic Bardavon theater, a hop, skip and a jump from our house. It was one of…