Vamoose : between New York and Washington, take the bus! The distance between New York City and Washington DC is a mere 200 miles or so, but the area is one of the most densely populated in the United States and if you want to minimize travel time, cost or stress, you may want to…
In the footsteps of Woody Allen in New York City!
The program for our upcoming trip to New York City later this week is now engraved in digital stone in my calendar. After several days of working on planning for this trip, I have just finished putting the final touches on a very full schedule of events and happenings spanning the course of four days,…
Nice France ~ The Niceties of Nice France !
Tout simplement, Nice France exceeded our expectations. We recommend it without reservation to anybody looking for a home base from which to visit France’s renowned Cote d’Azur, aka the French Riviera, or simply as a perfect beachside vacation on its own. Why? In essence, because of the quality and diversity of the facilities of the…
Beau Rivage in Nice France ~ Views, meals and comfort!
Beau Rivage in Nice France. A plage (French word for beach) whole allure and charm will make you quickly forget Myrtle Beach, Virginia Beach, Venice Beach and other beaches of the world. The azur blue sky was back in its full glory today, but this time there was a stronger wind creating bigger waves…
Marcel Pagnol – Love a la Marcel Pagnol
Nice, France ~ Love a la Marcel Pagnol It was raining in Nice this morning when we got up, a light drizzle. Our first day of rain during our trip, and, if we believe the current forecast, it will be the only one. So we put in motion our well thought out rainy day plan….
Nice France: The best topless beach on the Cote d’Azur!
Nice France : The best topless beach on the Cote d’Azur ( French Riviera ) ! Nice France has 40 beaches along its 10km (about 6 miles) shoreline, 25 public beaches and 15 private ones. We have so far during this trip enjoyed dinner on the beach at Blue Beach, a private beach near the…
Le Chantecler, Essence of a 2** Michelin Luncheon
The sun is beginning to set here in Nice, and since lunch we have visited the Musée Matisse in the magnificent Nice neighborhood of Cimiez … yet I can still feel the pleasure of our three and a half hour luncheon, I can remember the flavors and the marvelous sensations of enjoying the food and…
Nice, France ~ Le Chantecler and Musee Matisse de Cimiez
Highlights of the day Today had been planned for more than two months as a pilgrimage to the best food experience in Nice, lunch at the Michelin two-star restaurant of the Hotel Negresco, le Chantecler. By the way, a chantecler is a special breed of rooster which was developed in Oka, Quebec in the 1920s…
Flower market, the port and the sea in Nice, France
Flower Market Nice France Flower Market, the port and the sea in Nice France! Read our previous posting : “La Colombe d’Or – Luncheon in the shadow of artists” Main events of the day *Visited the Marche aux Fleurs (Flower Market) at Cours Saleya in Nice and enjoyed some socca, a local food specialty. *Ate…
Nice, France ~ My kind of town!
Nice France : My kind of town! Read our previous posting “Sunday in Nice France : Never on Sunday?” Nice is my kind of town! One day in Nice was enough to sell me on the city. A boulangerie with unbelievably fresh croissants and pains au chocolat as well as a small grocery store…