Explorations on Foot: Antibes, a Small Gem on the French Riviera
I think the best way to explore Antibes is via its trails and pedestrian paths. Couched between Nice and Cannes, the city is often overshadowed by its larger neighbors, but it’s worth a day or even a weekend trip. And if you like a quieter scene, you might even prefer to base yourself in Antibes while you explore the rest of the region.
The Good Mother: Basilica Notre-Dame de la Garde of Marseille, France
A trip to Marseille just doesn’t feel complete without visiting Notre-Dame de la Garde….Maybe it’s the fact that no matter where one wanders in the city’s center, there she eventually is, beckoning. Maybe it’s because La Bonne Mère (the good mother)—as the locals affectionately refer to the basilica—is particularly beloved by voyagers. And I am nothing if not a voyager. Whatever the reason, I find it hard to resist her call.
Restaurant Spotlight: Doña Brings Flavors of West Africa to Heart of Old Nice
If you’re craving jollof, plantains, or mouth-filling spices in a convivial atmosphere that invites you to linger, or if you simply need a break from the repetitive offerings of salade césar, moules frites, pasta, and pizza found on hundreds of cartes all over Nice, I encourage you to wander just slightly off the beaten path and sample from Doña’s menu.