Travel France’s Richard the Lionheart Route

Travel France’s Richard the Lionheart Route

Before coming to live in France, I had always believed the legend of “Good” King Richard the Lionheart. A handsome crusader, the man who forgave Robin Hood and saved the English people from the dastardly Prince John. So it was a shock to learn the truth. Near my new home in rural France I discovered a 125-mile Route de Richard Coeur-de-Lion snak-ing through the Haute Vienne region, taking in the castles...

Burgundy, France

Burgundy, France

I’m standing just on the outskirts of St. Bris-le-Vineux, a picturesque medieval village in Burgundy, gazing at tumbling rows of green-leafed grapevines. Come late September, they’ll be bursting with fruit, ready to be turned into the racy, delectable wine that’s a favorite in the region...

Art and Design in Rotterdam, A Lost Michelangelo in Florence, and More

Art and Design in Rotterdam, A Lost Michelangelo in Florence, and More

When most people think of the Netherlands, they imagine tulips. Clogs. Bikes. Perhaps the red lights of Amsterdam. But if you’re a serious foodie, or if you have a true appreciation for cutting-edge architecture, you need to get yourself to the city of Rot-terdam, located just an hour from Amsterdam.Rotterdam is home to a seriously impressive food market called Markthal (or Market Hall in English).

Sweet Speculation in a Hated Commodity, India’s Driving Demands, and More

Sweet Speculation in a Hated Commodity, India’s Driving Demands, and More

This spring, sugar prices fell to around 10.7 U.S. cents a pound. That’s the lowest level since September 2015. The price of sugar is down 45 % since the beginning of 2017. So what’s up with sugar? For starters, there’s just too much of it. Thanks to record harvests, production in India and Thailand is expected to soar this season.

Growing a Family Business by the Beach in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Growing a Family Business by the Beach in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

New Yorker Eddie Ryan could arguably be named one of Puerto Viejo’s original expats. “I came to Costa Rica for the first time 34 years ago, with a friend who was visiting family. During that first trip, someone mentioned the Caribbean coast to me,” he remembers. “It wasn’t a tourist destination at the time...

Experience the Healthy Beach Vibe of Langosta, Costa Rica

Experience the Healthy Beach Vibe of Langosta, Costa Rica

Smiles are infectious. But for Bob and Sue McMahon, who moved to Costa Rica from Arizona in July 2013, their smiles then were not as vibrant as they are today. Sue, a professor with master’s degrees in sports medicine and physical therapy, was teaching at a medical university. Bob was the general contractor for a construction company.