Archive for Category: "france"
Skiing in Style
Still going hell for leather down the slopes but don’t wish to rough it in modest accommodation? Then skiing trips in Val d’lsere with Club Med may be just what the doctor ordered – and here’s why!
“Homing” My Voice in France
My first month abroad in Bordeaux, France was met with much of my own hesitation when it came to going out of the house. Actually, I do love being out and about—cafes, window shopping, exploring, but speaking another language can be terrifying and embarrassing
Leaving Australia for France
2011 saw changes that even a year before I would have never seen coming. In the space of 10 months I had a quickie wedding, organized a visa, flew to Sydney and back, packed up my entire house and took 3 duffle bags, 2 rolling cases, 2 backpacks, 7 boxes , a tent, 2 children and a husband to none other than the land of wine, cheese and “I would kill for” pastries – France
From Travel Idiot to Travelphile: One Woman’s “Travelution”
Once upon a time, I was a travel idiot. About fifteen years ago, on my first couple of trips to Europe, I researched virtually nothing in advance. I was lucky enough to show up at the right hotel and have the right currency in my wallet.
Notes from a Travel Girl
A few years ago, I sat looking out a caged sorority dorm window at the University of Tennessee. I had carefully selected all of these things- the SEC school close to home, sisterhood, Knoxville- so why couldn’t I see myself in any of it?
