Travel Tips

less than an expert on anything travel but this is what I found:

Montpellier, France
Splendiferous French city, a hotel on the tram line connects you with the entire area. Older part of the city is filled with stone streets, quaint squares, and street side cafes. Get a 7 day TaM pass for €13.20, which allows you unlimited travel. At night there are some dodgy areas and be more cautious especially any unlit streets. For shopping fancies the old part of the city contains a myriad of boutiques which are sustained by the wealthier occupants of the city. For average stores take the blue tram line to Odysseum, there you will find a wide range including an IKEA, and a Casino MEGA supermarket. Had to phone my husband three times as we kept losing each other just in the grocery store. Well manicured gardens lined with their kaleidoscopic flowers so intrigued me.

Perpignan, France
A week is sufficient time to explore this little city. The 20min bus trip to the beach is definitely worth the effort, markets on Saturdays with fresh fruit and the usual wares. Really enjoyed having a salade at a beach front restaurant. Buses are cheap and for €1 you can visit villages surrounding the area. The Majorque Castle on the hill was free the Sunday we visited, they had an open archaeological dig and a fantastic view of the city from the tower.

My favourite dish is now the salad everything is fresh made to order (surprise surprise). I will have to put those recipes up soon, I can't wait to make them for all my friends.