It has been a long time since I wanted to write a piece about the mythical borne d'angle of Michelin. You can still find them here and there along French roads. At first, I thought it was a simple … [Read more...] about Roadsigns as a peoples heritage
Carnet de voyage
Recollections of travels, mainly through France, Spain, and Italy. They are a combination of sketches, photography, and handwritten notes in notebooks.
Le guide avancé du Sketchnote
https://youtu.be/kRjppn8xruA In the above video you can flip through the second book by designer Mike Rohde on sketchnoting. It just came out in a French translation and dropped in my mailbox. … [Read more...] about Le guide avancé du Sketchnote
Hiking along the GR92 in Catalonia
Since we were camping at our daughters' place in the Luberon for a month, we took the plan to get away for a few days and visit Catalonia. From Provence in France, it's approximately a 4 to 5 hours … [Read more...] about Hiking along the GR92 in Catalonia
Strolling through Ménerbes
Whenever we are in the Luberon region in Provence, we visit one of our favorite perched villages: Ménerbes. Together with Bonnieux, Lacoste and Oppède-le-Vieux Ménerbes sits on the north face of the … [Read more...] about Strolling through Ménerbes
The colours of Velleron
Provence is well known for its bright-coloured markets. Apt, Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Carpentras, and Coustellet are among the most famous. Velleron adds one extra colour. … [Read more...] about The colours of Velleron
Beaumes de Venise
Beaumes de Venise is classified as a ‘place of remarkable taste.' Indeed, the wines are excellent, and the kitchens are of good reputation. The region produces two distinctively different wines … [Read more...] about Beaumes de Venise
