On my most recent trip to the south of France, I had the chance to enjoy a unique experience of truffle hunting! I will admit, I didn't used to be a fan of truffles. Over time, and with much effort to expand my palate, I have slowly come to appreciate the delicious flavor of these prized gems. After visiting a truffle farm in Grignan, France and learning more about how difficult it is to grow truffles and how they are hunted (by dogs or pigs!), I have even more appreciati

If you are planning a trip to southern France-or even if you are not-let me make a case for putting Avignon at the top of your travel bucket list. I had a chance to visit this incredible walled city on my recent riverboat cruise on the Rhône and I left absolutely enchanted. From the moment you catch sight of the massive medieval ramparts that surround the city and stretch along the Rhône, you know you are somewhere special. Unfortunately we were only in this magical place fo