Seeing Monaco on a budget Monaco – Oh…, the glitz and glamour! It’s quite a surreal place and the second smallest principality in the world after the Vatican. There is a sophistication and beauty like no other. With its magnificent gardens, the world-famous Casinos and charming Palace, you can just imagine Grace Kelly strolling the ‘Rock.’...
10 things to see and do in Nice in the winter
While the main tourist season in the South of France’s spans from Easter to late October, there are definitely plenty of activities in and around Nice in winter without worrying too much about the cold, unless you want to. Here are 10 things to see and do in Nice in winter. This post contains...
Cannes Film Festival – Tips for your trip
The illustrious Cannes Film Festival takes place every May and has been referred to as the most important international film festival in the world. The dates of the Cannes 2025 Festival are May 13-24, 2025. The Festival is big business, full of industry types, primarily trying to sell distribution rights for their films. They...
Lugano Switzerland at Christmas time
Christmas in Lugano – Lugano, Switzerland is a charming place to spend the Christmas holidays. It is a super Swiss destination for short-term vacations, and Lugano in December is perfect for Christmas spirit. Lugano at Christmas is what you would expect from a traditional Swiss-Christmasy city. They have a beautifully impressive Christmas tree in...