As the “soul of Provence,” Arles offers a rich artistic, culinary and historic experience. In the late 1800s, Vincent Van Gogh lived here, creating some of his greatest masterpieces. It’s easy to see how the artist…

Surprisingly, the humble town of Avignon once served as the powerful center of Christianity. Situated along the Rhône River in Provence, Avignon’s important religious history is evident the moment you step into the town’s main square.…

By far, the question we’re asked the most is how we can afford to travel so much. We didn’t inherit a trust fund and haven’t won the lottery (though not for a lack of trying.) Instead,…

In Granada, Spain, ordering a glass of wine brings a delicious snack free of charge. It’s true. There’s no catch. Granada is one of the few remaining cities in Spain to serve a complimentary small plate…

The French equivalent of Rome, Nîmes is home to impressive ancient sites rivaling those in neighboring Italy. On our quick afternoon stop-over en route to Nice, we did a whirlwind tour of Nîmes. We were surprised…

Known as the City of a Thousand Fountains, Aix is likened to a smaller version of Paris. We were excited to explore this lively cosmopolitan city in the heart of Provence. But after visiting a few…

The French Riveria was calling. And so we traded in the gray clouds of Provence for the sunny skies of the Côte d’Azur. Heading two hours east by bus, we made our way from Aix-en-Provence to…

Travel is riddled with stories of challenging situations leading to some kind of enlightenment. For us, enlightenment came in the form of gratitude after a stressful, stormy night in northern Italy. We had just reached Monterosso,…

The understated neighbor of glitzy Portofino, Santa Margherita is a beautiful, old fashioned seaside town. One hour north by train from Cinque Terre, it’s the ideal place to spend an afternoon wandering. We began our tour…