Archive for Category: "France & Belgium"
What to Do On Your Second (Or Third!) Trip to Paris
Some of the world’s best cities are worth a second or third visit. If you’re headed over to Europe this summer, contributor Lilit Marcus shows how to escape the rookie crowds and find a more authentic side of Paris on your second (or third) trip. Congratulations! You’re lucky enough to visit Paris, one of the [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: Work with Refugees in Brussels
As the headquarters for the European Union, Brussels is often the center of political and historic policies and events. Fittingly, Belgium ranks third in the world as most welcoming nation to refugees. This week, our voluntourism spotlight highlights the Rixensart Refugees Centre, located just outside Brussels. Learn more about their volunteer program this weekend’s broadcast [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: La Giraudiere, Brossac, France
Some of the best voluntourism projects come from working with your passions and interest. For those who dream of France and the rustic charm of country living, there is a one-of-a-kind voluntourism project in in Brossac at La Giraudiere. Learn more about this working holiday in rural southwest France on this weekend’s broadcast of Peter [...]
8 Family-Friendly Adventures in Southwest France
We all know Europe becomes more reasonable in the fall and winter and the same is true for family travel. Family travel writer Elizabeth Thorp takes the whole brood to France and carves out her must-dos in the Southwest’s Dorgogne region. Have you ever dreamed about a staying in a romantic castle in France covered [...]
Fall in France: Three Coasts, Three Cultures, Three Cuisines
It’s no secret that European travel gets better in the fall. Not only are hotels and airfares more affordable, but the crowds have died down and you can even score a restaurant reservation. And it turns out that some of the best culinary surprises can be found on the coast. Irvina Lew heads to France [...]
Foodie Round-Up: The Complete Guide to Macarons in Paris
A few weeks ago, Peter posted his Paris routine, including macarons at Ladurée. Courtney Crockett was reading closely and decided to take on the challenge of finding other macaron havens in Paris. After just one weekend of 14 påtisseries. 27 flavors, 41 macarons and too many calories to count, check out her full rundown of [...]
The Most Common Etiquette Mistakes Americans Make In France
Last week’s contest opened a can of worms in terms of airplane etiquette. Turns out the bad behavior doesn’t stop when the plane touches down. And mistakes become even more glaring overseas. Peter sat down with Vanity Fair Travel Editor Victoria Mather to find out the etiquette mistakes that make Americans stand out when traveling [...]
Ask Peter: Hotel Bed Bugs, Cuba Travel & More
This week, Peter is using his “Ask Peter” column to debunk some common travel myths. He’s answering your questions and showing: you can travel directly to Cuba as an American; you can visit the South of France and eat on budget; and you can stay in a New York hotel without fearing bed bugs. Have [...]
