Galway, Ireland’s been on my list for some time now. Not sure what it was… Perhaps it was my search for the quintessential Irish village that embraced the Gaelic language. Maybe it was my Irish roots. This post contains affiliate links. If you click on something and make a purchase we may make a small...
What’s the Best Arrondissement in Paris to Stay?

Updated Nov 2021 – I’ve been to Paris numerous times and I really can’t get enough of this city. If it were more affordable, I’d seriously move here. I love the buzz and vibe, the lights and animation, the quaint boutiques, the little dogs, the long stretches of wrought-iron balconies, and the delicious smells....
10 things to see and do in Nice in the winter

Updated Nov 2021 – 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...
Smooth Jazz Festivals in Europe

Updated March 2019: I’m a huge fan of Smooth Jazz. I remember when Chicago radio station, WNUA, used to play a style of music that was a mix of R&B, Jazz, Rock, Pop, and Funk. Some call it elevator music, or ambient music. There used to be a Sunday Smooth Jazz brunch at the...