Halloween is a special time to be in the USA. The entire month of October seems to be dedicated to show-stopping decorations something Chicagoans do so well! Our Airbnb was conveniently located a block from Chicago’s Blue Line of the “El” train, and halfway between O’Hare Airport & The Loop (Downtown Chicago with its theatres, …
Chicagoans first buried their dead on the banks of the Chicago River until the city began to steadily encroach on the space and concerns were raised about the possibility of disease being spread. Also this riverside land was highly sought after, perhaps better suited to the Lincoln Park of today. For these reasons the graves …
Perhaps not too surprisingly, the USA is home to more lighthouses than any other country in the world. There are rough 700 of them (with over a hundred in Michigan alone, dedicated to the treacherous waters of The Great Lakes.) The state with the second highest number of lighthouses is the state of Maine – …
We had to drag ourselves away from this perfect place in Roque Bluffs. (see Part 1). The weather was glorious and we drove around our neighborhood enjoying the pristine scenery and exploring interesting lanes. We barely saw another human. But it was time to move on again to take advantage of all there was to …
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Portland welcomed us with beautiful blue skies and a fresh sea breeze. We picked up our rental car and headed north on route 1. My heart quickened as we had the first glimpses of orange, red and golden leaves. Autumn was on it way! 🍁 Well researched by Geoff was our first stop in Wiscasset …
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It could probably be argued that New York is the centre of the universe when it comes to matters relating to finance, culture, fashion, food and sheer entertainment. It’s a great city for walking and there is so much to see and do that you probably need to go back every few years! We were …
Two years ago we bumped into our good friends Sharon and Fred in Kalk Bay, Cape Town of all places. We both live in Johannesburg.“Come to our daughter’s wedding – we’re having it in the Bahamas!”Well, of course we said yes! And we suggested a week of sailing ahead of Shawni and Craig’s wedding. The …
Ushuaia is a charming resort town at the base of Argentina. It’s located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, and is nicknamed the “End of the World.” There is even a post office from where you can send family and friends a postcard that is stamped “End of the World.” …
Stepping onto an expedition ship that is bound for one of the most remote regions of planet Earth is a thrilling experience. We watched the twinkling lights of Punta Arenas gradually fade in the distance as we began crossing the Strait of Magellan, the gateway to a labyrinth of channels that define the most southern …
“What’s new, Buenos Aires?! I’m new! I wanna say I’m just a little stuck on you! You’ll be on me too! … And if ever I go too far It’s because of the things you are Beautiful town, I love you!” Evita – Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice Header photographer credit:Photo by Vincent Pelletier from Pexels …
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It’s so frustrating to miss a flight! My head had already checked into our next destination and Geoff and I were beyond excited to be going to Boston for the first time. Unfortunately traffic jams out of Garner had us stranded in Raleigh-Durham airport from 8am. This was followed by a further flight delay due …
Is there anything more American than a road trip in a Buick and camping in a National Park? What an exciting adventure Lynn and Steve had put together for us. Leaving from their home in Garner, North Carolina we packed both their cars with camping kit and supplies and after picking up ice and bagels …
From the dark green of the forested hills and tree-lined avenues, to the soft creamy beaches sliding beneath the vivid blue waves of the Atlantic Ocean, the many shades and hues of Rio de Janeiro are captivating. There is a unique energy derived from the ceaseless activity and the incessant sunshine. Youngsters play soccer on …
I don’t know where I got the idea that Disney World is for children, because that is completely misleading. Yes it’s a dream come true for kids, but it is an adventure for adults as well. Proving this point, we met a couple on the shuttle bus from our resort who said: “Oh we came …
Les saveurs de la vie is a blog about lifestyle, travel, food, photography and other musings. We are Nikki and Geoff, married since 1995 and based in Johannesburg, South Africa 🇿🇦.