Destination: Marseille, France

Bonjour! I'm finally getting around to writing about my February holidays (vacances d'hiver) this year. This time around, I didn't do the full two weeks as I'd done last year with a whirlwind of a time in Spain and Portugal, but all the same, I still headed to warmer climates to escape the dreaded cold … Continue reading Destination: Marseille, France

Destination: Porto, Portugal

After an extensive, two-weeks of travel all over three countries (France, Spain, and Portugal), I ended my travels in Porto, the second-largest city in Portugal and home to the famous, but very strong, port wine. Situated north of the country along the Douro River, the city's name is derived from the Portuguese's "o Porto," which means … Continue reading Destination: Porto, Portugal