Posts Tagged ‘Event planner’
Amsterdam Unveiled: A tapestry of Canals, Culture and Charm
Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands, is a vibrant and multifaceted destination that seamlessly blends rich history, stunning architecture, captivating art, and unique geography. This eclectic city has a story to tell at every turn, making it a must-visit location for travelers seeking a blend of history, culture, and beauty. My husband and I…
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Exploring the Enchanting Charms of Lisbon, Portugal
Nestled along the banks of the Tagus River, Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, is a city that blends centuries-old history with a vibrant modern atmosphere. With its colorful streets, stunning viewpoints, rich culture, and lovely locals, Lisbon is a destination that captures the hearts of travelers from around the world. Whether you’re a history buff, a foodie,…
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Arles, City of Art and History
Arles is geographically the largest city in France spacing a whopping 758 km. It is nestled on the Rhone River between Nimes and Aix-en-Provence, just north of the Camargue region of Southern France. It is also famous for being the home of Vincent Van Gogh during part of his life as he was obsessed with…
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Malta, The Vibrant Island Nation
In December, we had the pleasure of visiting friends who now live in Malta, the smallest country in the European Union. Malta has a grand population of 515,000 Maltese, with 20% being non-Maltese Nationals. One you have visited the island nation you can easily see why – the islands are some of the most beautiful places…
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The Leo List of Restaurants for 2021
I was organizing a dinner for a client recently in Montreal, Canada, and I was shocked when I started calling restaurants to see about availability only to find out that so many of them have closed, permanently. Yes, it’s been and continues to be a very tough times for restaurants. The pandemic has wreaked havoc…
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La Rochelle, A French Port with a Canadian Connection
I remember hearing about the La Rochelle in history class. The French port where many began the migration to Canada. Numerous ships left for the new world both before and after the establishment of Canada, which included my ancestors who originated from La Tessonnière & Saint-Loup Lamairé and left for Canada in 1659. La Rochelle…
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Le Corbusier: On the Hunt for Art & Architecture
Four years ago on a visit to France with good friends, we set out on a trek to find works of famed modernist architect and painter, Le Corbusier. We had an exciting time looking for his buildings and discovering the art behind one of the most important architects of the 20th century, and we even…
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Citrus, The Zest of Life
The sight of anything citrus puts me in a good mood. A bright lemon yellow kitchen, an enticing bowl of oranges or a gorgeous lime topiary in a French jardin. It all makes me smile. I have fond memories of eating deliciously sweet and fragrant mandarins during the holidays. On winter mornings, in my youth,…
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The World is My Oyster
“The world is my oyster”, has been one of my favourite mantras for my entire life. Funny though, I hated the idea of eating them and now I cannot eat them enough. I love oysters and mussels. One only need read any of my French restaurant reviews to see how many times I order oysters. …
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Annecy, the Pearl of the French Alps
Nestled away in southeastern France, Annecy is called the “Pearl of the Alps” and is located on the northern tip of picturesque Lake Annecy surrounded by the snow-covered Alps. We recently travelled to Annecy to celebrate a friend’s 50th birthday party, which was held in a chalet in this majestic area and were blown away…
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