Lyon – the cradle of silk weaving

You may know that Lyon is France’s gastronomic capital, but did you know that it was once famed as the capital of the French silk weaving industry?  A visit to the workshop and museum of Maison des Canuts uncovers this surprising heritage.  When visiting Lyon, this is not to be missed. It’s a joy to...
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See what he saw

It’s not possible to visit Aix-en-Provence and especially the towns of Arles and Saint-Remy without being touched by the tragic last phase of the life of Vincent van Gogh, who lived here from 1888 to 1889.   During this time he had admissions in the hospital (Arles) and finally, the mental asylum (Saint-Remy). It was...
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Castles in the sky

Fairy tales and dreams are the very essence of romance, especially when thinking of castles and the charms that draw us to them.  Europe is rich in medieval castles and fortresses, and we discovered the best place to find them is in the Middle Rhine Valley, and the best place from which to view them...
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What’s in the bag?

Whether you’re travelling private jet, economy or anything in between, whether it’s road, sea or rail, you will want to have a handy vanity bag for all your beauty essentials to keep you polished enough to go anywhere.   Square structured cases that are soft and pliable are the ultimate in design and allow for easy...
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Get packing to sail away

An ocean or river cruise comes with some serious thought as to what to pack!  Central to considering your options, is to make each item earn its place in your case.  With that in mind let’s look at the necessities that will get you through. The onboard dress up occasion can be dealt with easily. ...
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