COVID-19 has had Italy on its knees for weeks, yet the French seemed cavalier as recently as March 14, when the market was packed, and cafes were full of people paying zero attention to social distancing or proper cough/sneeze techniques. And let's not forget the bise—the perfect French double cheek kiss of microbial migration.​ When visiting my da...

Every year, hundreds of thousands of folks flock to the French Riviera town of Nice, for the magic that is known as Carnaval—and this year was no different. The theme for the one hundred thirty-sixth Carnaval seemed to draw more people and brought a high level of excitement for fashionista's both young and young at heart. Roi de la Mode or King of ...

​ With over 7,400km of coastline, Denmark offers some of the finest beaches in Europe. Søndervig Beach Søndervig Beach in West Jutland is one of Denmark's best beach and a true favourite among Danes. A popular seaside resort for the last century, Søndervig is a dynamic beach backed by rolling sand dunes on the North Sea. Blåvand Beach The 40km-long...

Ruby Hotels, the Munich-based hotel brand and pioneer of the 'Lean Luxury' philosophy, has launched its first UK property in London's Southbank. Located on Southbank's Lower Marsh, Ruby Lucy's interior design is inspired by the area's bustling fairs and markets, entertainment and theatre scene, with a carnival theme running throughout the hotel. Ri...

French campsite specialists Les Castels and Sites&Paysages have joined forces to market themselves online as Le French Time. Doing so gives customers a choice of 78 different three, four and five star sites throughout France. The 29 sites of Les Castels are known particularly for their 'art de vivre' offering options that includea night in a te...

The Swedish city of Gothenburg has been voted European Capital of Smart Tourism 2020 and is a good place to begin a tour of the stunning west coast. But have a good look around Gothenburg before you head off up the coast. It has an eclectic mix of attractions including the communal sauna at Frihamnen, made entirely from recycled materials. Photos c...