Remembering my first trip to Paris

Let me tell you about my first trip to Paris. I was a young author who was in London speaking at a writing conference. I had just signed my first big contract and I couldn’t believe that my dreams of traveling was coming true! The last time I’d traveled...

This Mom’s Top 10 Tips for a Well Rested Vacation #travelholic

One would think that taking 8 days to travel Paris and London would be heaven.  One would be right. But even traveling to heaven and back can be exhausting. First there is the 9+ hours of flight (including a layover from Western Canada). Then there is the time change,...

Paris In Spring #travelholic

Last year I feel in love with Paris.  I’m not sure if it was the cobbled streets, the plethora of patisseries, watching a man feed pigeons at the Notre Dame, viewing the Eiffle Tower up close (from the ground, I don’t like heights) or eating all the...

Day 8: Last Day in Paris

I’m a little saddened to say goodbye to this city with so much character. Oh, who am I kidding. It’s the pain au chocolat and fresh butter croissants I don’t want to say goodbye to! Instead of doing more sight seeing and/or traveling outside the city...

Let’s Talk Chocolate in France!

Today … I’m in Paris (Day 8) and I thought it only appropriate to have author Patricia Sands here who has a new release – The Promise of Provence – which is set in France! I hope you enjoy 🙂 I’ll eat a delightful bonbon today to celebrate...