Travel Journal
Contemplative Photography & Slow Travel
What is contemplative photography?Go beyond the habitual ways of seeing and looking – beauty is everywhere!
There’s an inner longing in all of us to see beauty. It’s one of the first things we « plan » when free time comes our way: an outing to our local museum, a weekend getaway to mountains …
Provence Villages Not to Miss
for an authentic experience and a breath of fresh air…
There are many Provence villages not to miss. I have a highlighted a few here that standout for their authentic side (less touristy) and offer beautiful views and peaceful gardens.
I have designed a tour taking you to these less touristy pl…
Marseille Soap
How and why did Marseille get so famous for its soap?
First of all, let me ask you, what are two essential ingredients needed to make soap?
You need soda and salt. Soda (sodium carbonate and sodium hydroxide) combined with a vegetable oil, creates the base of a Marseille soap. During the heatin…
South of France
Exploring the MediterraneanThe South of France incorporates a variety of scenic explorations. Roman built cities, medieval hilltop villages, sumptuous valleys and even spectacular mountains are just the beginning of what you can explore.
One hour south, of what I call the central core of Prove…
Wine Photography in France
Wine photography is just one of the artistic elements to photograph while traveling in the South of France. Ancient doors, rustic shutters, wildflowers and colorful facades keep the eye in the continual movement to capture the glory. Could there be something better to capture than this? What…
Lifestyles in Provence
As a tour guide, I get to see people in their “lifestyles” as I go from one village to another. I consider this a perk to my job. Capturing simple life moments reminds me to enjoy my own simple moments. It is also one of the perks of travel; to see different lifetstyles. It opens up our sens…