Marseille

12 Dishes That Made Me Fall In Love With French Cuisine

Growing up in a small city in Ukraine with my grandmother I was lucky to have a great meal basically every day. My grandma would use seasonal fresh vegetables and fruits that she had grown in her backyard (more like a small farm I must say) with no chemicals. Therefore, I am used to having good quality simple food, perhaps not very fancy, but very tasty. That of course, affected my choice of food when…

One Afternoon in Marseille

Marseille is a charming port city in the south of France. The city has a long history and many interesting places to offer, but more often than not it is overlooked. Maybe the reason is that Marseille is considered the most crime-ridden city in France (more pickpockets and petty thefts) or just not as tourist friendly as Nice or Cannes for example. However, Marseille has real character and soul; It is way more authentic…

How To Get To The Basilique Notre-Dame De La Garde From Marseille’s Old Port

Marseille is a port city in France, mostly popular for been a sea hub for trading and immigration. The city has a long history since 600 B.C. when it was established by the Greeks. When Cody and I planned our trip to France, Marseille was the third must-visit city on our list, right after Paris of course, and Bordeaux (umm….couldn’t skip the famous wine region). Although Marseille is considered to be…