From Marseille to Arles — In Van Gogh’s Footsteps
By Olivia Bennett for Wonders of the World I promised myself that the next time my ship arrived in Marseille, I would follow Van Gogh’s footsteps across Provence. So here
Beaujolais Nouveau – A French Tradition That Welcomes the Beginning of Winter
November’s third Thursday in France is not just a date — it’s an event. That’s the day the new Beaujolais, the Beaujolais Nouveau, is released.Each year, this young, vibrant wine
Marseille – The City Shaped by the Sea
By Olivia Bennett for Wonders of the World “Whoever arrives in Marseille is at home.” — Jean-Claude Izzo We left Savona in the afternoon, the sun soft over the Ligurian
A Winter Fairytale: Experiencing Christmas Magic at Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris is a magical place no matter when you visit — but let’s be honest: there’s nothing quite like it at Christmas time. ❄️ Disneyland Paris Christmas Snow gently
24 Hours in the Marais – Paris’ Secret Museum Village
My friend Louise, slightly envious that a Toulouse-Lautrec exhibition had opened in Florence, decided to surprise me since she only arrives at the end of October: she bought me a
Descending into the Paris Catacombs – A Journey into the City of the Dead
When I wrote about our 24 hours in Paris, I didn’t mention one more experience we had the afternoon before. Together with my husband and Louise, we ventured into the
24 Hours in Paris – A One-Day Itinerary Filled with Food, Art, and Romance
When Louis suggested ideas for exploring Paris in just one day, I knew I couldn’t tick off every landmark. Instead, I wanted to feel the rhythm of the city: its
Montmartre – My Heart in Paris: A Personal Travel Guide
You could say I’m obsessed with Paris. Ever since my friend Louise bought an apartment in Montmartre here and hosted us several times, it was love at first sight. I
Nice, the City of Light and Mediterranean Life
Henri Matisse, the world-famous French painter, once said about Nice:“When I realized that I could see this light every morning again, I couldn’t believe my luck. I decided not to
Discovering the World of Blue Cheese: From Roquefort to Gorgonzola
There has always been something magnetic about the world of bold flavors, and for me, blue cheeses represent the very summit of this culinary universe. Two iconic cheeses, two nations