Summer in our little town brings scorching temperatures, scores of tourists, and a plethora of special activities. Join me for a tour of...

Recently, I attended meetings in the northeastern French city of Strasbourg in the region formerly called Alsace, now the Grand Est....

Here in the Cévennes, we are experiencing a chilly spring. A few days of sunshine tease that we're headed into warmer weather. We pull...

We're in between deluges here in my little town of St. Hippolyte du Fort. The latest storm pounded down vast quantities of water so...

I visited Scotland for the first time a little over a year ago and fell in love with the country and the people. The biggest percentage...

I love that the French version of "Merry Christmas" includes the word JOY. Yes, that is the essence of this season. The baby in the...

Did you know that during World War II there was a significant Jewish internment camp in the south of France? I didn't! Not until I dove...

Our youngest daughter visited recently... quelle joie! After spending time in our home and visiting spots in the south of France, we...

Drive a short distance down the road from my little town, St. Hippolyte du Fort, and you'll find this charming scene: Welcome to Sauve,...

In the Cévennes region, we usually have scorching heat starting in June. Not this year! Temperate weather and intermittent downpours have...

I'm immersed in research for my next historical novel in the Huguenot Resistance series. The third book will take place during World War...

While there's never a dull moment around here, this past month has been extra eventful. Often, I feel like I'm living in a French film...

The Light Shines Through, The Huguenot Resistance Series Book 2, will be available in May. Wohoo! I can't wait to share the story with...

We recently visited the charming medieval town of Aigues-Mortes, about an hour south from our home. Set in the Camargue region, this...

After a long season of not traveling for various reasons, my husband and I made up for lost time this past fall. And to our great...

The first week of December here in the Cévennes, we harvest olives. Our crop this year was by far our most abundant, taking us two days...

Although our trip to Scotland was two months ago, this enchanting country lingers on in my heart. Is it my Scottish DNA? Maybe. I felt at...

My recent journey to Scotland far exceeded expectations. Full of surprises, delights, revelations, and more. Each region we visited...

I've visited Marseille many times over the years, including this past week. Known as the city of 100 neighborhoods, I doubt I'll ever...

France and outstanding cuisine are nearly synonymous. And for the most part, this is true––whether fine dining or enjoying homier local...