Destination: France

Getting Ready to Move On

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 | By bkhk4fun | Views [3733]

Patti: As it is now well in to November, it has become a little more difficult to travel in Europe. Most campgrounds are closed, the days are short on sunlight hours, and the weather had definitely turned colder. We are presently in Mulhouse, France ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Tours Travels Part II

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 | By noei_trekker | Views [301]

It's back to the froggy keyboard for me for another thrilling instalment that make the Lilliputians want to pig out on Arnie's Body Mass Builder so they can read the screen. Some more learnings on the travels - I've learned that if you want to speak ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Chamonix, France

Thu, 8 Nov 2007 | By shantitour | Views [600] | Comments [1]

Wow! well I am feeling more like home now...mountains and forests and snow peaked mountains. But......the train and the highways here go in some CRAZY places!!!At the moment I am perched high on the side of the mountain looking so far down below and ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

train to Chamonix

Thu, 8 Nov 2007 | By shantitour | Views [771]

I left Nice this morning at 7am.  The ride along the coast for the sunrise was incredible!  The sun looked like a huge ball of molton rising out of the sea, it appeared to be spread out over the surface and then slowing becoming a ball of glowing red, ... Read more >

Tags: planes trains & automobiles

Tours Travels Part 1

Thu, 8 Nov 2007 | By noei_trekker | Views [274]

This is Part One of a two-part instalment.  Firstly, some background.  The area around Tours is 'Chateau Land' and home to many trogolodite dwellings.  A fascinating area that to drive 50km on the A10 (to Paris) costs you 5 Euro! What a rort!  Time to ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Arcachon Adventures

Thu, 8 Nov 2007 | By noei_trekker | Views [276]

At last, the computer is available and the chores are done... Trivia Time: Which country has Europe's largest sand dune and whereabouts in that country?  Answer: France and Arcachon! Climbed up the bastard with help from the fibreglass staircase and ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Nouvelles Photos

Thu, 8 Nov 2007 | By paris | Views [452] | Comments [1]

Coucou, ihr Lieben. Ich habe soeben einen Schwung neuer Fotos hochgeladen - "Pariser Gaumenfreuden" und - nicht zu vernachlaessigen, denn schliesslich verbringe ich ja doch die meiste Zeit des Tages im Buero - ein kleiner Einblick in meine ... Read more >

Tags: Travail & Manger

Gallery: Die Arbeit

Thu, 8 Nov 2007 | By paris | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Pariser Gaumenfreuden

Thu, 8 Nov 2007 | By paris | Photo Gallery

cheap hotel, expensive dinner

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 | By shantitour | Views [473]

Found out this am I could not leave for Chamonix until tomorrow so I went to the tourisma to find a cheap hotel...Found Compte Hotel Nice 35 euros,ok so train is 7am how bad can- it be... better than my 110 euros talked down to 70 euros with breakfast ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

Villefranche,cap ferrat, beaulieau de sur, d'Atil

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 | By shantitour | Views [439]

Samll gorgeous towns along the Mediterranean coast from Monte Carlo to Nice, the were so desserted this time of year, was able to wander lonley beaches and see seaside cafe's, it was so tranquil and beautiful. In Villefranche I watched the sun go ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Gallery: Paris é luz

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 | By goiano_keep-walking | Photo Gallery

Cote D'Azur

Tue, 6 Nov 2007 | By shantitour | Views [424]

Thought I would spend the am in Marseilles, did not expect such a huge city, very industrial, large port, and not so intriguing-so I hopped back on the train The trip along the coast was beautiful, there were vineyards on either side as far as the eye ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Avignon

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 | By shantitour | Views [445]

Back in Avignon to see the city...Did the foot tour and walked for 4 hours, had no idea where I was alot of the time, guess I wouldn't know if I was in a seedy part of town or not so didn't really care. The main square de L'horonge leads out to palace ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

L'Escaladou

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 | By shantitour | Views [561]

Leaving Arles this morning but need to write about my dinner at L'Escaladou last night! Started with Lauzade Cotes de Provence local wine 1/2 bottle, so cute you can buy half bottles! 1st course was Le gratin de moules aux epinards which was this ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating