So much more than a museum, The Village Museum in Bucharest is a delightful day out. Also known as the Bucharest Ethnographic Museum, this open air museum dedicates itself to Romania’s historic buildings.… Read the rest
The Village Museum
Church of Saint Sava
High on the Vračar plateau, the Church of Saint Sava, Belgrade, occupies one of the most symbolic sites in Serbian history. This is where, in 1595, Ottoman Grand Vizier Sinan Pasha ordered the burning of Saint Sava’s relics.… Read the rest
Côte d’Azur Dining – 5 of the Best
France is the home of gastronomy and although perhaps not acknowledged as the centre of France’s culinary delights, there are nevertheless, plenty of opportunities to savor some exquisite French fare along the stunning Côte d’Azur.
The count down begins.… Read the rest
Les Bains du Castel
Jason has spotted Les Bains du Castel on a morning walk and has surprised me with a booking for this evening. The stunning location is enough to set it aside as special occasion dining. We have already experienced a fair share of wonderful dining over the last couple of weeks during or Côte d’Azur holiday.… Read the rest
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
Perched high on the narrow peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, where the Mediterranean sparkles on both sides, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild seems less like a museum and more like a dream made permanent. With its rose-pink façade, sweeping sea views and gardens spilling towards the coast, it is one of the French Riviera’s most enchanting estates.… Read the rest
La Cassolette
On their chalkboard advertising their daily specials, La Cassolette wishes you Bonne Dégustation! And Bonne Dégustation it certainly is!
I spot the chalkboard on our first lap of the tiny hilltop town,on arrival from Cannes in the morning.… Read the rest
Cannes: Café Hoche
Cannes: Café Hoche, lunch hour. Actually lunch. Café Hoche is a perfectly picturesque cafe on a street of perfectly picturesque cafes. On this summer day, they’re all buzzing with perfectly relaxed holiday patrons and Jason seems to be caught in the vibe, selecting the cafe and securing a table whilst I’m still deliberating over the street of menus, unable to decide.… Read the rest
La Tonnelle
Set on the north shore of the stunning îles de Lérins, La Tonnelle is a gem amongst the shining pearls of the island.
The Setting
We have ferried across from Cannes this morning and circumnavigated the tiny island by foot, attended mass and found a shady spot for a snooze, all before lunch.… Read the rest
L’Alambic
In the center of Grasse, it would be difficult to miss L’Alambic. It’s all rose colored umbrellas and a matching array of clothing surrounding the shaded dining area.
We take a table after scoping out the menu and some of the food already on tables.… Read the rest
Picasso Museum
The Picasso Museum in Antibes is housed in the Château Grimaldi. Picasso only spent three months here from September to November 1946. Yet during this time he produced a wonderful array of art and developed his talents even further.… Read the rest