Visit both the major sites in France like Paris as well as small villages and historical sites with guidance from Wander experts. Discover the best to do in the City of Lights and beyond as Wander France.
In this series of articles, I cover my favorite sparkling wines from around the world and offer guidance so you can pick which ones you want to try. In this article—part 2 of 5—I cover French sparkling wines, including the most famous of all, champagne. I hope you...
Everything in the world is different right now. I'm not relaxing on the Mediterranean coast or wine tasting in a village in Provence. But, I can use some of my favorite travel memories—and share them with you—to help bring travel home. One of my favorite beach...
This article originally appeared in Luxe Beat Magazine in December 2015. During a visit to the Champagne region of France, I discovered some fabulous small champagne houses. Most of them are open to the public for tastings and tours. Some of them export products to...
There is something special about French cheese. Indeed, cheese is almost a way of life there. There are strict guidelines for creating cheese and no matter what variety, it has a rich flavor different from those we eat in the US. During my barge cruise through...
Paris is a city where there seems to be a “wow” moment around every corner. Some are expected, like watching the twinkling lights on the Eiffel Tower at night. Others, like taking your first bite of jamon beurre (a simple sandwich of ham and butter), may surprise...
While there are a lot of food tours in Paris, most stick to touristy areas like the Latin Quarter. The Hip Eats & Backstreets tour with Eating Europe Paris isn’t one of them. Based in the working class 10th Arrondissement, this 4-hour Paris food tour takes you...
Think of les belles artes and France immediately comes to mind. In this land of Napoleon and Eiffel Tower fame, the French have given humanity a wealth of treasures, from fine art and fabulous artisanry to grandiose architectural feats. Not that they necessarily...
Wander With Wonder is about reaching out and making connections with people around the world. This team of writers contributes to give voice and wings to the people we meet and the places we visit. Enjoy a few of our greatest 2017 wow moments and may it show a...
It's summertime and where better to celebrate the season than at the beach? For me, there's something cleansing about letting the ebb and flow of the water relax you. If you're looking for a great beach vacation, here are my suggestion for the 10 best beach...
We bypassed the medieval village and drove directly through a landscape covered in vineyards to the ruins of the château. I noticed reddish clay soil and round rocks known as galets roulés, said to protect the vines from heat and cold and provide excellent...