

A medieval gem in a jewel-box of vines
St. Emilion is a town washed in ochre light reflected from the limestone and clay stones that erect the 9th century architecture of this...


Les châteaux de la Loire
I arrived in Amboise unhappy and frustrated. I had just left my cell phone on the last train bound for Tours. After a period of mourning...
That time I lost my smart phone on the train from Paris
Ten minutes after arriving in Amboise and I am running as fast as I can over cobblestone road, hurtling over small dogs and dodging...


7 countries, 5 months, 3 seasons and 1 bag: packing list
I am the ultimate over-packer. I like to have many options for whatever weather or situation I may experience. After reading a number of...