Our Quest to Find the Oddest Art at the Louvre in Paris

We don't know art, but we know what we like.. and we like it weird!

Traipse along with your GypsyNesters as we scour the Louvre for the strangest masterpieces we could find.... CONTINUE READING >>

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Paris Underground: Digging Under Her Surface

Paris has long been heralded as the home of chic, hip, cutting edge trends, and that notoriety as an avant-garde hotspot is mostly associated with the Left Bank.

But sometimes you've gotta dig deep to find the fun -- and weird -- and creepy -- beneath the surface... CONTINUE READING >>

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This annual gallery celebrating the "Every-Woman" from all over the world is something that we look forward to every year.

 A tribute on International Women's Day, each photo is a glimpse into the diverse lives of women globally - showing strength, courage, joy, love - the fabric of which life is made.

 By celebrating our uniqueness, we find our common ground... CONTINUE TO THE PHOTO GALLERY

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Only One Day in Paris? Here's What to do!

What if you only had one day to spend in Paris? 

How could you spend it and see the highlights?

What if you have a week, but have no idea where to start?

We have the answer! Find out how we saw  Paris' most famous landmarks - including lunch in the Eiffel Tower and dinner on the... CONTINUE READING >>


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A Dollop of Denmark in California?

Take Native and Spanish influences, intermix with ingredients from across the Pacific, add a dash of good old American cowboy western and...Eureka!, it's California.

Diversity aside, we never expected to stumble upon a big dollop of Denmark right in the middle of Santa Barbara County. Eureka!, it's Solvang.

Here's the scoop: A few Danish teachers got sick... CONTINUE READING >>

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Perfectly Provincial in Bormes-les-Mimosas, France

A day of provincial life as it has been for centuries, completely unpretentious. A place where the scent of flowers, coffee, and bread filled the air.

Then a surprise.

We came upon a pretty little lane on a really steep hill named Rue Rompi Cuou and discovered that it means… how should we put this?… bust your… no… let's say Break Your.... CONTINUE READING >>

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Bouillabaisse Hit

Our "low to the ground" style of traveling enables us to uncover unique regional fare. By renting a car and driving through, rather than flying over, the countryside, we have stumbled upon all sorts of delicacies. A giant plus in our book. Right near the top of our list would have to be the bouillabaisse on the French Riviera.

While the city of Marseille traditionally lays claim to being the birthplace of bouillabaisse, the fact is that fishermen all along this rocky coast invented the soup as a way... CONTINUE READING >>

French Quarter Pounder

Mention New Orleans and most folks conjure up visions of Mardi Gras, jazz bands, Bourbon Street or maybe even the world champion Saints, but we think of food. Crazy good food.

An incredibly diverse, yet unique style cooking has developed through the combination of several cultures down here at the bottom of The Mississippi River. Elements of French, Spanish, Caribbean, Cajun, German and Italian cuisine are all represented in what has come to be known as Creole.

Several of Creole's signature dishes are very similar to typical Cajun recipes and can share the same names and ingredients. Most start with “the holy trinity” of Louisiana cooking, bell pepper, onion, and celery. The names jambalaya...  read more

French Canadian Kiss

It’s a six hour transatlantic flight from New York City to get a French fix in Paris or, if you're more Chevrolet set than jet set, you can hop in the car and drive six hours to get your Franco fill right here in North America.

Having seen much of the USA in a Chevrolet, we decided to swing by New York City to grab our daughters, 22 and 24, and head north for a whirlwind... read more

Ginormous Abe Lincoln

 On the outskirts of Kankakee, Illinois, visible from I-57 but not easily accessible, is the biggest Abe Lincoln we’ve ever seen. This guy looms over Kankakee, like a midwestern Rio de Janeiro Jesus, with a view from 40 feet high. He dwarfs the Lincoln of Lincoln Memorial fame, who is a paltry19 feet from top to bottom (though in D.C. Abe’s sitting down, so we’ll call it a tie).

After winding through a few side streets off the exit, we made our way to the home of the giant chief... read more

Fredriksted at San Tropez

 The city of Fredriksted is an oft overlooked spot on St. Croix as it is the designated cruise ship stop on an island with a non existent cruise ship trade. Sadly, Fredriksted has suffered a terrific blow tourism-wise. This once quaint little tourist town has lovely beaches, shops, eateries and a really nice pier that is a blast to jump off of!

Restaurant Le St Tropez is a favorite is a favorite with the people that live on the island of St. Croix. Imagine a Caribbean style open air European bistro ala St. Maartin or St. Barts without the unattractive nude people frolicking about. This is the stuff... read more