Road trip to Normandy, Brittany, and the Loire Valley: Part 4
In this last blog post of the road trip, Matt and friends realize a dream (his, mostly) and visit the tuffeau caves and vineyards in Chinon
Road trip to Normandy, Brittany, and the Loire Valley: Part 3
In Part 3 of their road trip, Matt and Chien-hui spend time in the heart of the Loire Valley amidst castles and vineyards
Road trip to Normandy, Brittany, and the Loire Valley: Part 2
In Part 2 of their road trip across the north coast of France, Matt and Chien-hui continue the journey with their friends, and make stops in Dinan, St-Malo, and Mont Saint-Michel.
Road trip to Normandy, Brittany, and the Loire Valley: Part One
Matt and Chien-hui go on their first road trip since moving to France. First stop, Normandy.
Two Weeks Living in France and Now We’re Experts
Moving to Nice has been exasperating and wonderful. Living in another country should be on everyone’s “buckle-up” list.
Settling into our new home Nice-ly
Our first week in Nice has been great for the most part, if only for the sun
Au revoir, États-Unis, jusqu’à ce qu’on se revoie
The final post from the USA as Matt & Chien-hui move on to their new lives in France
Seven months after retiring things aren’t what I expected
Even the best wine can have sediment, but that’s okay
Much Needed Family Time
Our travelers are back in California visiting Matt’s family
Back in the USS…A, USA
We’re back in Seattle for a visit and we’re having a bit of reverse culture shock.
Bittersweet Goodbye
Matt and Chien-hui have to say goodbye to Taiwan after five weeks.
slow travel means Living like a local
What’s it like to live someplace for a month at a time? Slow travel isn’t like vacation. Here’s why.
Taipei at night and a visit to the doctor
Rainy nights make for good photos and Matt experiences the Taiwanese health care system. How did that go?
And now, for something totally different
Matt and Chien leave Europe and head east to Taiwan for a month. The contrast couldn’t be greater.
One more loop around the world
A journey begins with a single step and continues with 10,000 per day. We still have quite a ways to go before we reach our destination.
Reflections, observations, and vignettes
Matt reflects on the conundrum that are the people of France, the stunning beauty of the French Riviera, and artists he doesn’t particularly like.
Here Comes the Sun
The sun and the sea are just what we needed. Is Nice the place for us?
The End of the Country Road
Night falls on our time in the country and we prepare to move on.
The Difficulty of Unpredictable Joy
The unpredictable joy of travel is tempered with the constant pain and confusion of travel. Back and forth every day. It’s addictive and repellent.
Village Life in Provence
After a month in the biggest cities in France, Matt and Chien-hui are recharging their batteries in the country and enjoying a slower pace of life in Provence.