On the prowl in Monaco
IT’S Monday night and two perverts are out on the prowl in Monaco. One of them is my wife. I’m the other one. We are sitting in the audience of SPICE, The Show. Let me rephrase that, we are the audience of SPICE, The Show …
The Hotel Principe di Savoia is Right up Milan’s alley
When Madonna stayed at the Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan she brought with her about 40 staff members. She was in Milan for five nights on a concert tour. The 40-strong entourage did not include her band and back-up singers. They stayed elsewhere. Somewhere a …
I’m dreaming of a Megeve White Christmas
In Australia, we can only dream of a white Christmas. In Megeve, anything other than a white Christmas would be a nightmare. IT was being hailed as the best start to a ski season in almost a decade. The snow is deep and even. The …
5 things to do in Paris
Brian Crisp finds 5 things to do in Paris – the most romantic city in the world. Move in style IT’S a mode of transport for those of us who like to be noticed. When you tour Paris in the back seat of a Citroen …
Take me way to Marseilles
Marseilles has lots of attractions, but it helps to have The Angels on your side, writes Brian Crisp MY ITUNES playlist has often come to my rescue when travelling. When the journey is long, I search for inspiration in songs about the places I’m either …
Loire Valley cycle ride proves a test of stamina
THE pace of life on the Loire Valley is slow. In Roman times, the canals and rivers were a major transport lane – a busy, bustling broadway. Today the Loire Valley is a pleasure playground for bike riders. It’s not quite the Tour de France, but it …
Paris dining experience worth the wait
A Paris dining experience can provide much more than just a good meal. OH THE French! You can’t help but love them. No, No, No? The night was to start with champagne on the 56th floor of the Tour Montparnasse which, according to the internet, …
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