The six-headed dragon appears just opposite the entrance to the Château de Blois and it's a favorite spot to visit when I’m in this...

It’s disappointing when you love to travel but life gets in the way. Here I am, a travel writer, who can't travel at the moment. Okay, so...

Troglodyte. When I first moved to the Loire Valley beside the Cher River, the word "troglodyte" popped out of nowhere, generating...

To me, the Loire Valley is authentic France for its tranquil way of life, its local vineyards, farm-fresh produce, historic villages, and...

Who hasn’t heard of the Louvre, the Prado, the British Museum? But the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek? I didn’t even know it existed much less...

For years, when friends said they’d just done a home exchange in some exotic place, I’d respond that I’d love to go there but… “I...

When I first stayed at a B&B it was with my husband as we traveled in the south of France. The medieval hilltop of Vaison la Romaine was...

If you're an occasional traveler who wants to stay connected overseas without racking up massive phone charges—and, especially if you are...

The coffee at the sidewalk café was bittersweet in more ways than one. As my husband and I savored that last, relaxing taste of Paris, it...

It’s cold outside and I’m day-dreaming of something delicious to snack on, but gourmet treats are even better when enjoyed in a dream...

From Normandy's beaches to Burgundy’s enduring vineyards to the ancient fortifications of Carcassonne, the enduring beauty of France...

As a member of HomeExchange.com I've been a happy 'camper' (figuratively speaking, of course, my lodgings did not require sleeping bags!)...

When planning a solo visit to Copenhagen, I decided to learn Danish. I knew I wouldn’t become fluent but would feel more confident in...

Tis the season and just have to share this article about contemporary takes on the traditional "Yule Log" from the New York Times....

Economy cabins are sardine cans to begin with, but not all sardine seats are created equal. The difference in size, space, and comfort...

#2 in an occasional (hopefully short) series of travel misadventures. May they all be this minor! Two years ago, I had an opportunity to...

My daughter wants new luggage for Christmas—carry-on, of course. I’ve trained her well. But even though I've traveled carry-on for years,...

Dozens of online travel sites help us compare flights to find affordable tickets. One step beyond that, some sites will personalize the...

I prefer chocolate truffles to the dirt-encrusted ones dug up with pigs. That said, the winter truffles found in France are still prized,...

From super affordable stocking-stuffers to a new carry-on with all the bells ‘n whistles (figuratively speaking) here are just a few 2018...