Posted in Provence on Apr 9th, 2026
After an overnight flight to London, four hours getting lost at Heathrow, a delayed trip to Marseille and a nearly missed late-night ride share, I have arrived in Aix-en-Provence. Travel lowlight: A rude long haul, premium economy seat partner who immediately took off his shoes and stuck his bare foot in my space. Travel highlight: […]
Posted in Provence on Apr 6th, 2026
I am headed to the South of France for a six-week “Living and Learning” program through Road Scholar. The program includes study of the French language, tours and cooking classes, as well as the opportunity to live in Aix-en-Provence like a local. My group includes older adults, many of us single; all of us staying […]
Posted in Provence on Apr 4th, 2026
How much do you pack for a 6-week international trip? I decided on two small bags and a backpack. I’ll check one of the small roller bags and carry on the other. If British Air loses the checked bag, I still have stuff. I set a deadline of April 1 — a week before departure […]
