France
If you think France is just Paris you are in for a delightful surprise. It is one of the most blessed countries on earth, with majestic mountains, historic battlegrounds, impressive chateaus, rolling acres of vineyards, lively marinas, and quaint villages with cobbled stone streets. And some of the best cheeses, wines and food in general. Several major regions provide for varied experiences beyond Paris. Have a look below…
The Alsace – Bordering Germany with a unique Franco-Germanic feel.
The French Riviera – Along the Med with colorful marinas, waterfront dining and sunbathing.
Fun visit to Marble Arch Caves
We spent most of the day at the Marble Arch Caves today and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The exhibition area prior to entering the caves details the story of how they were formed and also how they were found and explored. The caves themselves had a fun boat ride and...
Dollakis – Interesting Greek restaurant in Enniskillen
We had just arrived in Enniskillen and were looking for someplace for dinner. Using our TripAdvisor app, we found Dollakis Greek Restaurant and decided to try it. We were offered their Meze menu, which included a big variety of selections. It was one of those 1 from...
Mother India in Athlone
It was a warm, bright evening when we checked in at Athlone, so we decided to explore. The waterfront was quite interesting, and we stumbled upon an Indian restaurant called Mother India. I do not believe we have ever had Indian food in Ireland, and quite honestly we...
Radisson Blu Hotel in Athlone, Ireland
We would have never believed that we would be seeking an air-conditioned hotel in Ireland - ever! But with temperatures climbing to 27ºC/81ºF, we were wishing for one. There weren't any, of course, or at least if they were, we were not in one, but the Radisson Blu...
Avebury Manor
Avebury Manor in Wiltshire, one of the most beautiful houses in England, had been empty for years when its owners, the National Trust, teamed up with the BBC and an enthusiastic team of experts and amateurs to transform the house and make it into a successful visitor...
The Ulster American Folk Park
We had planned to visit the Ulster-American Folk Park, near Omagh, Northern Ireland, and spend some time in their genealogy centre checking on Irish roots, but when we arrived, on a Sunday, we learned the centre is closed on Sundays. However, our disappointment was...
