Destination: Menton, France

Just located three kilometers from the Italian border lies the stunning small town of Menton. With its warm, Mediterranean climate and sweeping, colorful harbor, it's no wonder that this French Riviera town is famously nicknamed "the pearl of France." Many tourists-- local and foreign-- take a trip to Menton every year, ideally in the summer …

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Destination: L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, France

Provence in the summer has this particular charm which attracts the French and foreigners to its region every year. With its warm, Mediterranean weather, endless sunny days, gorgeous landscapes, and plenty of rosé to boot, it's no wonder that this area in southern France gets a lot of attention. Summer in Provence is the epitome of what …

Destination: Avignon, France (Part 2)

Summer is officially over, which means that gone are the slow, idle days of being outdoors to enjoy the hot, sunny weather. Such warm moments have now been replaced with a slight chill, soon to be frozen over within the next couple of months. For some, fall weather is the best as thoughts of changing …

Destination: Saint-Étienne, France

Especially if you have lived in or have heard of Saint-Étienne before, you may find it almost laughable that I'm choosing to write about this city as a travel destination on this blog. I admit, even I have mixed feelings writing about it, as I equally had mixed feelings when I lived there for two …

Destination: Stockholm, Sweden

Nicknamed the "Venice of Scandinavia," the Swedish capital is a major hub for all things political, economic, and cultural in northern Europe. It is also the most-populous capital among the Nordic countries, with over two million in the metropolitan area. Stockholm has come a long way since its Viking days, as it has become notable …