Category Archives: Voyages

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

In Èze, Peillon, Biot

I have this serious preoccupation with the “village perché,” or the “perched village.”  Down in Provence, and towards the Riviera, there are all these medieval towns, perched like eagles’ nests on promontory mountainous rocks.  They are full of tiny, perfectly … Continue reading …

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Categories: Côte d'Azur, Provence, Restaurants, Voyages
 
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

In Menton & Ventimiglia

  Today was all about shopping.  But not like in Nice, where I was hitting the summer sales at my favorite French high street shops. We drove across the border to Italy–not far away.  And immediately, the world changed.  Everything, … Continue reading …

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Monday, July 18th, 2011

In Nice

I’ve only been twice, and just for a day each time, but culinarily speaking, Nice is my mini-Mecca.  It’s an enclave unto itself, with its own food that no one else makes, and its hectic vielle ville, the old part … Continue reading …

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Categories: Côte d'Azur, Provence, Voyages
 
Sunday, July 17th, 2011

On the Riviera: Here We Go in Monaco

I landed in Nice last Thursday to spend some time with my mom and stepdad, who are staying in France for the next couple of months.  Thank goodness for spare bedrooms and EasyJet flights!  Thursday was spent in a short, … Continue reading …

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Thursday, July 14th, 2011

Bastille Day Postcard

Happy Quatorze!  I have just landed in the South of France, and this is the view from my window.  I am so excited for what this weekend has in store!  I will, of course, dutifully share photos and menus.  Bises…

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Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

Writing for a Great New Travel Site: Fathom

Fathom is a phenomenal new travel site founded by (in the spirit of full disclosure) my first editor Jeralyn Gerba and Pavia Rosati.  It’s set to fill the space between those flash sale mania sites full of luxury, and the … Continue reading …

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Saturday, July 9th, 2011

Some Favorite French Restaurants NOT in France

For those of us who have to eat from afar.  Most of these are in NYC and London, so if you have other local favorites, please add them in the comments!  This way, if you want to go out next … Continue reading …

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