Category: Views and Opinions
“Mondovino”: Insights into the French and Italian Wine IndustriesMarch 6, 2010 · Category: Views and Opinions
Yes, we all love French and Italian wines, but have you ever thought about the processes and politics behind the wine you drink?... [Read the full story]
European Music CDs Awaken MemoriesMarch 5, 2010 · Category: Views and Opinions
If you have traveled to Europe and experienced the European music scene, you might want to listen again to the sweet, melodic... [Read the full story]
Our Three Best Kept Travel SecretsJanuary 30, 2010 · Category: Views and Opinions
We love to travel and we love Europe, so as you can guess, our Best Kept Travel Secrets are Europe-Focused. Panzano in Chianti A... [Read the full story]
Film Review: “Paris, je t’aime”September 29, 2009 · Category: Views and Opinions
Don’t have time to make it to Paris this year? That’s OK, you can begin to satisfy your wanderlust by renting one of the most... [Read the full story]
Contemporary Spanish Films: The Magic of Pedro AlmodovarSeptember 13, 2009 · Category: Views and Opinions
Pedro Almodovar is, without a doubt, one of the most famous contemporary Spanish filmmakers. His numerous films, recognizable... [Read the full story]
Contemporary French Films I LoveAugust 2, 2009 · Category: Views and Opinions
“Fauteuils d’orchestre” and “Mon meilleur ami”, are contemporary French Films about finding oneself through others…in... [Read the full story]
Le Grand Voyage: An Insightful French FilmJune 9, 2009 · Category: France, Views and Opinions
In his directorial debut, Ismaël Ferroukhi give us the story of Reda (Nicolas Cazalé), a young man from the south of France... [Read the full story]
European Hip HopJune 6, 2009 · Category: Views and Opinions
From the U.S. to Senegal, Italy to Japan, Cuba to Australia and all of the various locales in between, hip hop has become a worldwide... [Read the full story]
Why We “Kiffe” French Author Fazia GuèneJune 5, 2009 · Category: Views and Opinions
There’s plenty to love about this young French literary sensation I first came across the work of Faiza Guène while preparing... [Read the full story]
How I Became a Culinary TravelerMay 15, 2009 · Category: Views and Opinions
I have been fascinated by global cultures and global cuisine for as long as I can remember. I vividly recall salivating over... [Read the full story]
Literary Café Culture in EuropeJanuary 3, 2009 · Category: Views and Opinions
The beautiful photographs and interesting stories in the book, Grand Literary Cafés of Europe, by Noel Fitch, provide both the... [Read the full story]
Places to See in Europe Before They DisappearNovember 24, 2008 · Category: Views and Opinions
Frommer’s, the company that has brought us some of the best budget and discount travel advice on the market, has just released... [Read the full story]
Wine Appreciation in Champagne and BurgundyNovember 13, 2008 · Category: Views and Opinions
Two of Europe’s most popular wine regions – Champagne and Burgundy – have been painted in a new light with Natalie Maclean’s... [Read the full story]
Tourists and Travelers: a Different OutlookSeptember 25, 2008 · Category: Views and Opinions
What we bring home from our journeys depends more on why we go rather than where we go. To my mind, there is a real difference... [Read the full story]
Best Gifts for TravelersDecember 12, 2007 · Category: Views and Opinions
We love to travel to Europe, and have found that there are certain things that make our life easier and more fun as we travel.... [Read the full story]
Travel Travails: I Missed the TrainSeptember 14, 2007 · Category: Views and Opinions
Traveling to Europe, or anywhere that is unfamiliar to you, can be a challenge. We consider ourselves experienced travelers, but... [Read the full story]
Who Are the Least Happy Europeans? Surprise!May 8, 2007 · Category: Views and Opinions
According to research from Cambridge University, the Italians and Portuguese are the least happy Europeans, with the Danes deemed... [Read the full story]
