May 5, 1821: Napoleon dies, the legend can begin – World meanderings n°119
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Two hundred years ago May 5, 1821 at 5:49 pm (local time), Napoleon died and once again hit the...
Iceland offered a special volcanic live show on Youtube on April 27 – World meanderings n°118
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny April 27 was a very special day with Iceland broadcasting a first ever 14-hour live aerial show of an...
Take a big breath in the Greek Pindus Mountains at 5-star Grand Forest Metsovo – World meanderings n°117
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny Touring mainland Greece is an endless satisfaction for those with an inquisitive mind. If you travel, say, from Corfu on...
The world 10 best cities for vegetarians and vegans – World Meanderings (n°116)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny With more and more people seeking to reduce their meat consumption more and more cities throughout the world have...
An exciting city-break in lively Thessaloniki – World Meanderings (n°115)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Thessaloniki is the second most populated city in Greece after Athens and is an awesome mix and match of modernity...
Infinite all-inclusive & Infinite Care Protocol at “Ikos Olivia” – World Meanderings (n°114)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Over the last decade Ikos Resorts has reinvented the world of luxury all-inclusive hotels. Today Ikos not only offers guests...
The Greek Mani Peninsula, made for wild beauty lovers – World Meanderings (n°113)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny With Greece opening its gates to foreign tourists next May 14 it’s time to think of our next holidays in...
Welcome back to Greece next May – World Meanderings (n°112)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny May 14th. This is the official date announced for the reopening of Greece’s gates to international tourists. The Greek Minister...
The Fontfroide Abbey, a gardeners’ paradise – Meanderings through France n° 229
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny The Fontfroide Abbey is a Cistercian site built in the 11th century. Here the southwest French mild climate allows all...
Lay flowers on Napoleon’s grave – World Meanderings (n°111)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny In 2021 Santa Helena celebrates the 200th anniversary of Napoleon’s death. Unfortunately due to the Covid 19 pandemic most of...
Yield to temptation of the irresistible Dordogne Valley walnut cake – Meanderings through France n° 228
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Dordogne Valley has recently been listed twelfth best holyday destination by the Belgian website “European Best destinations”. Dordogne valley...
French Crémant: Pop the cork! – Meanderings through France n° 227
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny For too long Crémant wines have been seen as a poor substitute to more prestigious Champagne. But things definitely have...
A 19th century love story on the peaks
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Nothing predestined Isabella Straton and Jean Charlet to live one of the most romantic and adventurous love stories of the 19th...
February 10th, try these 10 pulses recipes from around the world – World Meanderings (n°110)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny February 10 will be the “World Pulses Day” and a good opportunity to travel the world through exotic recipes where...
Nefertari’s tomb, a tribute to love – World Meanderings (n°109)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Queen Nefertari died 3,275 years ago and after all these years she still is a model of feminine beauty. Her...
Feeling like a rally raid pilot? Think Abu Dhabi! – World Meanderings (n°108)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny For two weeks the 2021 edition of the Dakar rally that ended last Friday has once again been a great...
The golden Brioche Vendéenne is ready to conquer UNESCO – Meanderings through France n° 225
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Every age has its pleasures and one of my childhood’s bests undoubtedly is the Brioche Vendéenne. This light and fluffy...
Iconic Château du Clos de Vougeot publishes a unique cook- book – Coffee Table Book Review n° 5
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny “At the Château du Clos de Vougeot: Bon appétit et large soif “ is the complete and pretty long title of...
Frederic & Annick’s Favourite Article of the Year. Athens looks towards modern art – World Meanderings (n°96)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Athens is not all about Antiquity. The proof is in the recent opening of the Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation,...
“Grana Padano”, a versatile Italian cheese – World Meanderings (n°107)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny With over 400 different cheeses Italy can boast a true cheese heritage and Grana Padano has a well-deserved prominent place...
Can’t go to Athens this Christmas? Have a Greek Festive Season at home – World Meanderings (n°106)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny With the covid’s restrictions making us more and more frustrated it might help to travel in our head and in...
Can’t go to Reykjavik? Have an Icelandic Christmas at home – World Meanderings (n°105)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Why is it that northern cold countries have this comforting reputation of warmth and hospitality? Close your eyes and try to imagine...
“Bid for the Louvre”, an online auction to help the Parisian museum – Meanderings through France n° 224
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny From 1st to 15th December the Louvre and Christie’s in collaboration with the French auction house Drouot organise an exceptional auction....
Enjoy the Costa del Sol at its best at “Ikos Andalusia”- World Meanderings (n°104)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Although we all have to grin and bear a sad and depressing autumn nothing says we can’t dream of our next...
Travel to Santa Helena Island with a cup of coffee – World Meanderings (n°103)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny St. Helena Island is world famous for being Napoleon’s last residence and death place. But this tiny island lost in...
“Tuska Utopia”, mixing online travel and metal music in Finland – World Meanderings (n°102)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny At a time when travel and music industries strive to survive “Tuska Utopia” proposes a new way to see metal music concerts...
“Celestyal Cruises” offers a free travel insurance including COVID-19 cover – World Meanderings (n°101)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Celestyal Cruises the world-renowned Greek cruises company proposes a free additional insurance including the COVID-19 cover for every booking made...
Massenez’s eau-de-vie and liqueurs, trendier than ever – Meanderings through France n° 223
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Since 1870 Massenez is the gold standard in the world of spirits and liqueurs. For 150 years and through four...
“Le Blue Denim Gin”, the new gin born in Camargue – Meanderings through France n° 222
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny After years of testing imagining new recipes and different processes a French couple from Nimes have created a unique Mediterranean gin....
A sunny autumn city-break in Athens – World Meanderings (n°100)
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny Being just back from a three weeks tour in Greece we can assure you that Greece is one of the...
“La Grande Odyssée”, the most spectacular dog sled race in Europe – Meanderings through France n° 221
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Once again from 9 to 20 January 2021 international mushers and their dogs will be ready to conquer one...
Back to Greece: Zakynthos Island could boast being Greece paradise island
Back to Greece. Zakynthos Island could boast being Greece paradise island By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Even if you won’t find any ancient Greek monument on...
2021: A year to rediscover Napoleon – Meanderings through France n° 220
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Whether we like him or not Napoleon surely leaves no-one indifferent. 2021 is the year of the 200th anniversary of his...
Biking from lighthouse to lighthouse on the French Northwest Coast – Meanderings through France n° 218
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny The “Vélo Maritime” is a biking itinerary that will take you from Roscoff in Brittany to Dunkirk in Northern France....
“Citadines Islington”, the new desirable apart-hotel in London – World Meanderings (n°99)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Feeling like taking a break and enjoy a few days in London? “Citadines Islington” is a newly open apart-hotel and...
Back to Mystra, the ghost city of the Byzantine Empire – World Meanderings (n°98)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny If we all know Constantinople as the first largest city of the Byzantine Empire, few of us know about the...
Pilsen, the city where beer flows like water – World Meanderings (n°97)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Beer has been brewed in Pilsen ever since the town was founded in 1295. It also is the city where the...
Back to Greece: unjustly unknown Ancient Messini – World Meanderings (n°95)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny After visiting Ancient Messini we still wonder why this major Greek site is not as famous as Delphi, Olympia or...
Back to Greece: the Mani Peninsula, to the end of the world – World Meanderings (n°94)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny The Mani Peninsula once was a hotspot of piracy, a harsh and unforgiving land giving birth to indomitable warriors and...
Back to Greece: Spetses, a one of a kind gem-island – World Meanderings (n°92)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Since the early years of the twentieth century the tiny and secret island of Spetses has been a trendy destination...