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?”
Renting a Car in Europe? Don’t Do What I Did
We’re leaving Antibes, making the short drive to Nice. It’s time to retrieve the car from the parking structure where it’s been parked for the past four days. Ah yes… the car. If you’re going to rent a car in Europe, don’t do what I did. Continue reading “Renting a Car in Europe? Don’t Do What I Did”
Au Revoir, Antibes!
Alas, it’s almost time for us to say “au revoir” to Antibes. Antibes has been a great wind-down destination. We still have one more day. Let’s go wander around in vieille ville one last time. Continue reading “Au Revoir, Antibes!”
O’er the Ramparts at Antibes
If there’s a photo of Antibes on a postcard, website, or calendar, chances are it shows a château built above stone ramparts holding back the blue Mediterranean. We’re not going “o’er the ramparts,” as the song goes, but we’re going o’er to go see ’em. C’mon! Continue reading “O’er the Ramparts at Antibes”
