It’s time to say au revoir to Nice. We’ll fly from Nice to Madrid, then from Madrid to Los Angeles. It’s been a great trip, getting to know Basque Country, then hitting the road for the South of France. Here’s a trip summary. Continue reading “Basque Country-to-Provence Trip Summary”
Category: Basque-Southern France
Fun, Fun, Fun in Nice, France
It was a beautiful day in Nice, France. We didn’t have a plan, other than to get out, walk around, and see where our feet would take us. We didn’t know that before the day was over, we’d be having Fun, Fun, Fun in Nice. Continue reading “Fun, Fun, Fun in Nice, France”
One Day to Play in Nice, France
We only have one full day to play in Nice. There are lots of options. Have a long lunch at the marina? Visit the shopping district? Stroll down the Promenade des Anglais? Visit the flower market in Cours Salaya? I don’t know. We’ll just have to see… Continue reading “One Day to Play in Nice, France”
Early-Morning Entertainment in Nice, France
On our first morning in Nice, France. I was awakened by workmen across the street from our hotel. They had started early, but they couldn’t get much done. There was un problème. Continue reading “Early-Morning Entertainment in Nice, France”
Happy Hour in Nice
It’s happy hour in Nice, France. Or as they say here, Le Happy Hour. People are out and about, strolling up and down the walk-streets in this pedestrian-only area. Tables are filling up as people settle in. Wine and beer are flowing, and I see more than a few martinis. And why not? Just about everyone here is on vacation. Continue reading “Happy Hour in Nice”
Nice – A Favorite Destination
With a name like “Nice,” how could this city on the French Riviera not be a great place to visit? We’ve been here a few times. It’s great to discover new places when traveling, but returning to a favorite destination is fun, too. Continue reading “Nice – A Favorite Destination”
St. Paul de Vence for Lunch
The time has come for us to leave Antibes. It’s a short drive from Antibes to Nice, so why not take a detour to St. Paul de Vence for lunch? Sounds good to me! Continue reading “St. Paul de Vence for Lunch”
Rental Car Rant Wrap-Up
Despite my recent rants, our latest rental car experience in Europe was mostly positive. So instead of just ranting this time, allow me to provide some tips and suggestions in this rental car rant wrap-up. Continue reading “Rental Car Rant Wrap-Up”
The GPS Lady – She Had Good Intentions
If you’ve been following along, you might be thinking twice about renting a car in Europe. I hope that’s not the case. Cruising around Europe in a rental car is a great experience. On this trip, it was just the three of us – me, my Better Half, and the GPS Lady. Continue reading “The GPS Lady – She Had Good Intentions”
European Rental Car – Can We Talk?
We’ve put 1,000 miles on our European rental car over the course of the past two weeks. The great majority of time spent on the road was nice. Especially in the South of France. Beautiful. But then we’d get to Centre Ville… Continue reading “European Rental Car – Can We Talk?”
