Some people dive into a new destination through monuments and museums -- I do it through the food. My goal is to connect with the local culture and cuisine, which usually means market visits, food tours, and hidden away restaurants are involved. On my recent foodie trip to Paris, … [Read more...]
7 Delicious Foods to Try in Picardy
I (sadly) know very little about French cuisine besides that croissants are delicious and champagne makes me happy! So when I recently visited the region of Picardy, a gorgeous part of France located about an hour north of Paris, I had very few expectations for the local cuisine. … [Read more...]
7 Reasons to Visit Picardy, France’s Best Kept Secret!
As someone who travels for food, it's a bit embarrassing that I've never visited Paris. So it seemed slightly ironic to join a recent press trip to "Northern Paris" before actually seeing the City of Light itself! And wait-- wasn't Northern Paris the rowdy suburbs you hear about … [Read more...]
A Weekend In Marseille
A Perfect Getaway to Marseille, France Writing about my Spain story reminded me of our wonderful weekend in Marseille, France. While our flight was canceled the first time we tried to go (resulting in Ale’s beach proposal), we were able to reschedule the trip for one month … [Read more...]
Marseille Restaurant: L’Aromat
L'Aromat: Where To Eat In Marseille For me, a major part of traveling is the food. I don't need to eat at the best restaurants or try everything, but a trip without new culinary experiences would be a sad trip for me! Before traveling to a new place I always try to find a … [Read more...]
