When you think of Amsterdam, what comes to mind? Canals, wooden shoes, tulips, maybe the red-light district? My thoughts go straight to cheese. And, apparently, I’m not the only one. Holland is the 2nd largest exporter of cheese in the world (Germany is # 1, and Italy, France, Denmark, and the USA follow behind respectively). […]

With the official island motto “one happy island” you know it’s got to be good!! A beach lover’s paradise, this island is perfect for relaxation and fun (local beer in hand 😉). The coastlines boast unspoiled, powdery white sand and sapphire waters. Being south of the “hurricane zone” you’ll find perfect year-round temperatures. With 365 […]

Perfectly located just southeast of the Bahamas, the 40 low-lying islands of Turks & Caicos make an excellent option for some relaxation wrapped in luxury. Once home to notorious pirates, the shorelines and waterways of these unspoiled islands are now patrolled by chilled-out vacationers on paddleboards and kayaks, with sea turtles and brown pelicans as […]

Paris and pastry go hand in hand.  It’s almost impossible to think of one without the other. Immediately, pastel-colored patisseries come to mind, filled with sweet temptations of every sort.  Below you will discover three iconic desserts and where to find them in the French capital.  The Tarte Au Citron – Tarte Au Citron, also […]

Don’t get me wrong, I can eat Croque monsieur, chèvre salad, and duck rillettes most days while on a French holiday.  But, not everyone shares my Franco-food addiction. Listed below are options so good, they often pull me off my French food train. Because naturally, Paris draws the best chefs of all nationalities to her […]

Foie Gras, Castles, and Josephine Baker… If you’re dreaming of a place in France where history, stunning scenery, and incredible food come together in perfect harmony, let me introduce you to the Dordogne. Tucked away in southwestern France, this region feels like it’s been plucked straight from a storybook. Whether you’re a history lover, a […]