Jeff and Julie Move to France (during a global pandemic)

Strange times in France. The Security Threat Level has reached its highest point, we'll talk about that. Also on the show, we will review the most popular travel destinations for 2023, and tell you which countries have the best dog policies.

We have a special treat for cyclers on this week's show. Our friend Bill Glennie will join us to share his passions for the sport and the joys of cycling in Europe.

Also,the fallout from Bill C-11 continues, and we will separate the wheat from the chaff.

How do we do it? Volume. On our way back from Andorra, we dropped in on the amazing Chateau de Foix. We also have a new European museum for you to check out, There are new rules for the baguette and we re-visit the best-before-date discussion.

This week we travel into the bowels of the earth through the caves at Lastournelle. You'll also find out which airports to avoid in Europe, and Julie and Jeff duke it out over due dates.

Heritage Days in Europe brought us to the spectacular Chateau Ferrassou which is currently under a massive renovation by the new owner. We explore that, and dive in to the latest J.D. Power survey about airport satisfaction in North America.

We were a part of a small group of folks who took in Tournon's inaugural Foire aux Vins fair, and we hope they try it again next year. Also on the podcast, second home owners in France can expect additional taxes.

There is just so much to see within an hour of our home here in SW France, including the amazing Chateau CercuAs. We took in a tasty lunch at this hotel/restaurant/winery. You'll also find out more on France's Foire aux Vins.

We went to visit the Chateau de St. Foy and received the complete history of France. Not bad for 12 Euros. Also, an examination of cars without permits and the pre-cursor to steroids at the Tour de France.

Jeff heads for Canada leaving Julie and the three dogs to struggle through a severe French heat wave. At least they're not bitter!

We stumbled across a very cool performance venue steps from our place here in Southwest France. Introducing La Machine. Blues players Dayna Kurtz and Robert Mache lit it up.