Let me tell you the story of the day I went to Chamonix and how two distant places became connected by an unfortunate loss that still haunts me. First, I have to tell you about a special purchase I made in Cusco. On my last morning there, I walked into a small jewelry shop. I … Continue reading Charming Chamonix and a personal little loss
I thought I'd write a little post about why you should consider the South of France as a holiday destination for those of you wanting a mix between relaxation and exploration - and why Nice may just be the perfect base. If you are anything like me, you have probably heard about the splendid French … Continue reading You can make it work on a budget in Nice, French Riviera
Yes, it is. Especially, if you are down to earth as well. Everything that happens in Cannes has to be prestigious, including its famous annual Film Festival. The Oscars definitely attract the masses. The acclaimed Cannes Film Festival seems to be more distinguished and typically taken into much higher regard than the Oscars itself. Or … Continue reading Prestigious Cannes is a lot more down to earth than it seems
On my first full day in Nice, it was gloomy. The skies were grey and the forecast spoke about possible showers. It was still quite warm but, with the threat of rain, it was not ideal for a beach day. So I suggested to my friend we visited Èze. In fact, not having the scorching … Continue reading Èze, a medieval village on the French Riviera
This title is something I never thought I'd write knowing that it is not fiction. In my head, the French Riviera was always on another level. Perhaps because I've always heard about it as a destination for the uber-wealthy. For the celebrities. Vacationing in the South of France looked even more impossible than living in … Continue reading I took myself to Nice, in the French Riviera
