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Nice and it's surrounding towns are very close to the Italian border. Nice (or Nissa) used to be part of Italy and was ceded to France in...
Sarah
Aug 31 min
Picasso Museum & Old Antibes
We decided to do something a bit more cultural and visited the Picasso Museum located in old Antibes. It's not a very big place and is...
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Sarah
Jul 281 min
St. Tropez
One of my to do list items was to visit St. Tropez while we were in France. St. Tropez is a small coastal village about 1.5 hours west of...
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Sarah
Jul 252 min
Villa Rothschild & Saint -Jean-Cap-Ferrat
I have a couple of beach rats. My kiddos LOVE to swim in any kind of water. We've been to the beach countless times since being in France...
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Sarah
Jul 251 min
Les Gorges du Verdon
The Gorges du Verdon is a canyon along the Verdon river and is located about two hours from where we are staying in Valbonne. We decided...
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Sarah
Jul 242 min
Fragonard Perfumery
Culture in France is not just an idiom. It is all around you and in all aspects of the French way of life. "Culture" is the manifestation...
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Sarah
Jul 192 min
Impromptu Wine Tour
Turns out, in wine country in France, you can pretty much drive up to any of the wineries unannounced, invite yourself to a wine tasting...
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Sarah
Jul 192 min
Exploring Manosque
What a spectacular 24 hours we had in Provence. We drove two hours north to the Plateau of Valensole to see the lavender fields. We...
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Sarah
Jul 191 min
All Things Lavender
Lavender is one of my favorite scents. It always has been. The Provence region of France is known for it's sprawling lavender fields...
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Sarah
Jul 181 min
Exploring by myself
The other day when Hayden was finishing up his sailing, I decided to go for a walk along the beach and I was able to see some things I...
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Sarah
Jul 181 min
Fun for the kiddos
There's a small amusement park called Antibes Land. It looks a lot like a carnival except it's not traveling and is set up a bit...
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Sarah
Jul 181 min
France Things
I mean, we were in a parking garage and saw this. Pretty sure this dude just couldn't be bothered finding a spot that fit his already...
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Sarah
Jul 181 min
Why is the food SO.GOOD.
I lived in Europe for 10 years (approximately 8 years in France, 2 in Holland), so I know the food is good here. Like, REALLY good. But...
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Sarah
Jul 161 min
Jet Skis, More Shopping, and More Food
We decided to spend an afternoon on the beach in Villeneuve Loubet. There are a couple of Jet Ski rental places and since we collectively...
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Sarah
Jul 121 min
Old Nice & Crepes. Because, France.
We'd all been hankering for a crepe but hadn't gotten around to it. We decided to head into Old Nice before Hayden's sailing lesson to do...
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Sarah
Jul 101 min
Hayden's Birthplace & Sailing
Hayden is getting annoyed with me. Every time we drive up and down the coast to go somewhere, we drive through Cagnes sur Mer. It is a...
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Sarah
Jul 81 min
Vence & St. Paul de Vence
Yesterday we visited two villages that are really fantastic. Vence, which is an idyllic southern French village located in the hills...
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Sarah
Jul 71 min
Fun at the condo
We love exploring, driving around and seeing sights. But we've also taken advantage of the beautiful condo we're staying in. I've managed...
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Sarah
Jul 61 min
More food things
These pictures speak for themselves so not much to report. Except that the food is out of this world, tastes delish, and there will be...
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Sarah
Jul 51 min
I'm so happy right now
I already have a morning routine. I wake up, open my bedroom shade, walk into the kitchen and make a double espresso. I take my coffee...
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Sarah
Jul 51 min
Nice, Cannes & Antibes
We're a group of beach rats. I credit myself for that. When I was 15, my mom took me to the Bahamas for the first time and ever since, I...
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Sarah
Jul 31 min
Living our best life
We're LOVING the condo we rented for the month! It's a three bedroom with two full bathrooms and half bath, large patio, dining area and...
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Sarah
Jul 22 min
The food, though.
It's been a while since I've visited France. What I learned while living here before is that the food is superior to what we get in the...
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Sarah
Jul 21 min
Wanderlust
Wanderlust is a funny word. It's a concept that might be unfamiliar to some. For me, it defines my existence to an extent. And it's been...
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Sarah
Jun 231 min
Why am I writing this blog?
I'm a story teller. Not like, all the time. But when I experience something that inspires me, I want to chronicle it. I like to re-read...
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Sarah
May 22 min
Traveling is in my blood
I grew up on an airplane. From the time I could remember, I was in a seat on a plane, always next to the window. My mom started flying...
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