Renata Haidle 

Peter Mayle gave us the “expat in France” dream, and, for many, he represents the spark that brought that dream to fruition.

Q&A session - we're talking about favorite travel spots in France and England.

I had all the best intentions to make this series a weekly occurrence but, as always, life (read: tedious chores and menial tasks) got in...

a tour of the fabulous Cliveden House - an aristocratic countryside retreat now turned world-class hotel and spa

The Price of Desire introduces the viewer to the world of Eileen Gray, pioneer furniture designer and architect.

I discover tiny streets, cobbled, narrow, climbing steeply, plunging down, uneven stone steps, vaulted passageways, secret gardens...

We arrived on New Year’s Day and, after a hand-over, were left to our own devices in the depths of the incredibly scenic Massif des Maures.

"When I woke this morning, I had only one thought in mind: I wanted Cambridge to be a success."

An incredible way to experience Christian Dior’s inspiration firsthand is a visit to Normandy and the Musée Christian Dior.

Dishes reminiscent of a late afternoon snack in a Parisian brasserie, or a seaside dinner on the Côte d’Azur.

Felixstowe Ferry is a teeny tiny hamlet found where the gentle River Deben meets the fierce North Sea.

Pastry chef Nina Métayer is one to watch. Here we talk about about haute pâtisserie, entrepreneurship, social media, and more.

It was first in France that I heard about Grenadine, a red, fruity, almost dare I say, saccharine-like syrup added to many a cocktail.

We talked about what makes a good Italian olive oil, how to bake a great focaccia, and where to find Brachetto.

French Cooking: Petite Bourse Froide d'Oeuf de Caille Mollet (pancake purses filled with quail egg and piquant mayonnaise).

An unmissable destination in Paris, located at 77 Rue de Varenne in the 7th arrondissement, Musée Rodin is home to The Kiss and The Thinker.

I was 23 years-old when I arrived in Nice for my university study exchange. My expat experience began as most study abroad experiences do.

I loved the idea of using ready-to-bake puff pastry, a variety of cheeses, and whatever veggies you have on hand.

A-list celebrities, history, intrigue, love stories, drama, tragedy even, the Ritz has it all.

Chef Angelo Musa, Executive Pastry Chef of Plaza Athénée Paris graciously agreed to allow me a glimpse into his world.

Missing Paris and the French Riviera, I thought I'd try my hand at making some simple French recipes that I've recently run across.