Flying From France to Los Angeles to Get a VISA and Back Again
Harper and I left Nice on Sunday morning and flew through Munich to arrive later that extra long day in Los Angeles. We passed through customs, grabbed our bags and hopped on a bus to get our rental car. We
Understanding French Holidays
Tuesday, May 1st was the start of many public holidays in France. As an American living in France, I don't really understand the importance of these holidays to the French, except that I don't have to go to work- which
Obtaining a French Long Stay Visa and a Visit to the French Consulate in LA
I will start off by stating: this is not a guide on how to get a French Visa, I wouldn't dream of dragging you through everything we have been through in a blog post. Rather, this is a condensed version
Week in Review: Ikea, Antibes, Yacht Show
We must be in the rainy season in southern France as it has been cloudy and rainy more often than sunny for the past several weekends. Instead of spending the entire Saturday indoors, we decided to find something to do
Week in Review: Easter, St Paul de Vence
My assumption that it doesn't rain that often in the Cote d'Azur was definitely wrong. The last few weeks seem to be filled with more cold, rainy days than warm, sunny days. I'm not really complaining, just admitting that my
23 Tips (and growing) for Visiting Tuscany
1. Make time to see attractions at sunset or at night. If you are taking photos, the best light is often in the last hour of the day. If you can, visit popular tourist attractions after 9pm to avoid crowds
Villa Collina by Inspirato- Our Own Italian Borgo
Villa Collina by Inspirato is like no place I've ever stayed. Working in the travel industry, I have been fortunate to spend time at some of the top luxury hotels and resorts in the world, but nothing is quite like