Trip Report on Normandy and Paris, Episode 101

views from Normandy and Paris: trip report normandy episode

Going abroad for the first time can be intimidating. But my guest on today's episode had such a great time that she wanted to share her experiences. For her first trip she went to Normandy and then to Paris and it was a great introduction to the country.


Lourdes, Episode 100

Sanctuary and statue of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes

Lourdes is considered to be one of the most important pilgrimage places for the Catholic church today, but what it is like when you go?


The Saint Vincent Tournante Burgundy Wines Festival, Episode 98

Burgundy countryside with vineyard: burgundy wines episode

Very few things are more French than wine festivals. Especially wine festivals in the Burgundy region. Learn how you can experience one of the oldest wine festivals in France with local guide Kelly Kamborian!


Layover in Paris, Tour Guide Secrets, Episode 96

Anna and Emmanuel, founders of TripAside; layover in Paris

This episode is all about helping you plan the perfect layover in Paris. Do you want to see the Eiffel Tower, the Mona Lisa and Notre Dame on a very tight schedule? Paris Tour Guide Emmanuel Rozenblum of TripAside tells you how! Emmanuel answers questions about what to do if the weather is bad, where to get a quick feel for Christmas in Paris, some of his favorite walks and restaurants too!


Paris Highlights You Can See in One Day, Episode 90

view from the top of the Notre Dame towers; paris highlights you can see in one day episode

List of Paris highlights that you can visit in one day so you can get a great feel for the City of Lights quickly and easily. Warning: you will want more!


Cordes-sur-Ciel, Episode 88

the hilly village of cordes-sur-ciel

Cordes-sur-Ciel is one of French people's favorite villages. It is both scenic and full of history. Discover why you should visit in today's episode!


Trip Report Provence and Chamonix, Episode 83

Matt, his wife and daughters in front of snowy mountains in the Alps. Provence and Chamonix episode.

Thinking about visiting the Alps and Provence with your family? Matt has some great tips for you and reports on what he and the kids enjoyed best.


Trip Report Loire Valley and Dordogne, Episode 82

Matt's daughter having fun in a canoe with their mother at the helm: loire valley and dordogne episode

Family vacations in France are all about the outdoors, great food and discovering lovely old towns. Matt shares the details of how things went to him and his wife and their two daughter when visiting the Loire Valley and the Dordogne.


Mirepoix, Episode 81

half-timbered houses in Mirepoix

Mirepoix is both incredibly charming and off the beaten track. It packs a lot of charm in a small area! And wait until you see the cafés and restaurants!


Free Museums in Paris, Episode 80

Large semi circular painting at the Museum of modern Art of the city of Paris. Free Museums in Paris Episode

What are some great museums you can see for free in Paris? What will you see when you get there? Which ones are worth it? Let's talk about it!