A Corsican Road Trip – Bastia to the Gulf of Porto
The dramatic island of Corsica rises from the Mediterranean like a miniature continent. Its shores of precipitous cliffs and perfect half-moon bays have attracted visitors since the beginning of history. And still do.
From the Vineyards to the Sea – the Douro River
More than the focal point of the city of Porto, the Douro River is the backbone of the region.
Traditional Portugal At Its Finest – Porto
Porto is traditional Portugal at its finest, a charming old town that matures gracefully on the banks of the Douro, along with its world-famous wine.
Days of Port and Churches – Porto, Portugal
Porto may have gained its identity from wine, but its historic center is defined by religion. Its skyline bristles with churches that illustrate the evolution of Portuguese architecture from Romanesque to Neoclassical.
Christian Dior – Designer of Dreams
Over the past seven decades, the name Christian Dior has become the embodiment of glamour and feminine elegance. Now, the iconic French fashion house is celebrating the milestone with a retrospective exhibit of 300 of its most breathtaking designs at the Musée des Arts Decoratifs in Paris. And it is a stunner!
An Idyllic Village in Provence – Lourmarin
Nestled in gently rolling hills covered at the southwestern edge of the Lubéron Regional Park, lovely Lourmarin is the sort of village dreams of Provence are made of.
In the Land of Lavender – The Best of the Luberon
One of the most picturesque corners of Provence, the Lubéron is famous for its medieval hilltop villages and its fragrant fields of lavender.
In the Land of the good life – Château La Fleunie, Perigord
In the heart of Perigord, medieval Château La Fleunie lives on as a charming three-star boutique hotel, especially notable for its gourmet restaurant, La Table du Chevalier.
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Josette King
I was barely in my teens when travel became a driving force in my life. Now as a travel writer and photographer, I have visited over 45 countries in some of the most photogenic corners of the planet, taking tens of thousands of pictures along the way. With my work, I thrive to capture the natural… and cultural uniqueness of each area I visit. Get to know me better…
