Menton, France ~ The birth of the French Riviera
Menton, often called “the pearl of France” and historically famous for its lemons, is situated at the far eastern end of the French Riviera, right on the border with Italy (those clouds you see on the photo are on the Italian side of the border; the sky in France is still cloudless). It enjoys the…
BEST of Argentina food : the Asado !
Asado Read our previous posting: “Best of Antigua and Barbuda food: Fungee and Pepperpot!” Best of Argentina food: the Asado! I can’t think of anything more Argentina than the Asado, the Argentina barbecue! The secret to a great asado? Here’s the scoop from ArgentinoGrill.com : In Argentina, an “Asado” is not just a…
Bouillabaisse anyone ? – La Mere Germaine !
Bouillabaisse anyone? La Mere Germaine in Villefranche sur Mer ! Read our previous posting “Villefranche sur Mer – Idyllic and upscale!” Why would you go to France … for the culture? the beauty? the outdoor activities? the entertainment? the shopping? the food? Yes, all of the above. As for us, while we strive to…
Guilin China : the postcard city !
Guilin China : the postcard city! Read our previous posting at “Suzhou : Paradise on earth?” Our two and a half hours Shanghai Airlines flight from Shanghai to Guilin gives me plenty of time to pull out my laptop and start writing my blog of the day. It certainly is a better way to pass…