Category: Guest Blogs

A face that is gaunt and shockingly emaciated from self-starvation is not a look that we generally associate with portraits from the past. But with

Charente is a land of fresh air, little traffic, tranquillity, and beautiful countryside. And let’s not forget the wildlife such as deer, wild boar, red

How would you like to taste some of the world’s most prestigious wines for only 10 euro? Then come to the Salon des Vins in

Josephine Baker was the American-born femme fatale of ‘20s and ‘30s Paris. Lithesome and catlike, she was the most successful European stage star of her

Now here’s a thing. What inspires a budding author to actually sit down and write a book? For my first memoir ‘Please Wipe Your Boots’

On a spring or summer day, when you find yourself seeking a unique experience after enjoying many of the sights and sounds of Cannes, drive

Mike Zampa, an American in France, takes a tongue in cheek approach to famous French haute cuisine! I’ve discovered a new eating disorder. It’s called

Our home is perched overlooking the Dordogne River in the small hamlet of Vitrac Port in Southwest France.  Life and conversation are centered around the

The Musèe des Beaux-Arts Nancy is an art gallery of serenity and charm, situated amid the 18th century classical magnificence of the Place Stanislas. The

I jog occasionally. Friends call that an overstatement. More slog than jog, they say. Nevertheless, I like to slip on trainers, work up a sweat,