What to eat while exploring English history in Le Mans

You best bet food wise in France is always to go for the menu. Usually, you can order an either…

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More walking around in the historic town of Le Mans

Saturday morning started with blue sky and warm temperatures and a visit to the Cathedral Saint Julian. We had circled…

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The flowers of Le Mans

One would think that when you travel to France in late spring everything is full bloom. There were a lot…

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La Brochette du Boucher

On our first evening in Le Mans we went to La Brochette du Boucher, recommended by our host. It was…

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First impression of the Cité Plantagenêt in Le Mans

Why nobody had anything good to say about Le Mans is beyond me. Before leaving for Le Mans I fielded…

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A trip to France for history nerds

There was never a question that vacationing in France isn’t fantastic. The country is big, people are nice when you…

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The doors of Znojmo

Znojmo has an awful lot of wooden doors. Some of them so big that a carriage must have fit through.…

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Strolling through Znojmo – a small town visit

After spending most of my Saturday ticking off all the sights of Znojmo, I was ready to take in this…

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What else to see in Stockholm

After walking around in the morning with the free walking tour, we spent the afternoon strolling around the city. Upon…

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A walk through Naples

After spending an evening in the city and two-day trips in the surrounding area (Pompeii and Ischia) it was finally…

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