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The Château Frontenac is the focal point in Old Quebec City.  It can be seen from anywhere in the upper or lower town.  Its perfect location offers a spectacular view of the St. Lawrence river. It was named after the…

   Welcome to our 7th edition of Travel Photo Friday.   Wow, time flies, I can't believe it has been seven months already!   This month, my best French friend Anne, who happens to be the   Foodie  Froggy in Paris, submitted…

November is bringing chillier weather and cool breezes.  The trees are heavily shedding their colorful fall leaves. Leaves in varied shades of red, yellow and, orange coat the green grass. Families rake them in piles around their yards while children…

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…