Pondering Over The 2012 Summer Season Holidays
At this time of year, with the weather changing so quickly, we could be forgiven for pondering on the subsequent year's summer season holidays. The lengthy scorching summer days seem to have changed to an Autumnal windy cold rain.
One solution could possibly be to fly away to an exotic location, a place the sun always shines, and you'll escape the winter blizzards. Nevertheless, there may be drawbacks, the food is not always what one's palate is accustomed to. Long journeys can be very costly an the longer the distance away from home the more| the culture changes.
In the summertime months, ie. from April through to September, Europe will be an fascinating destination. The varied cultures and meals make for an interesting yet not too excessive holiday. France is well-known for its snails and frogs legs, Belgium its various collection of beers, and Poland the various types of sausage. Switzerland is the home of the fondue, and Sweden's speciality is the smorgasbord. Spain has a pleasant collection of tasty tapas, while Italy is of course the home of pizzas and pasta.
Without the necessity of travelling great distances, we are able to simply experience many various methods of life.
France is a typical example. It's a enormous country by comparison to England, over twice the surface area. Great mountain ranges of the Pyrenees, the Alps and the Massive Central, give way to lush green pastures of the Loire and Dordogne. In the south, there's the exotic 'Cote d'Azur' where the local weather is kind of nice most of the year, and dry arrid breathtaking landscapes across the south of Ardeche, where the river has carved its way to make the great gorges that have become so famous for canoeing.
The Dordogne within the south west of France has always been a extremely popular region for the British tourist, in truth many people have moved to this part of France, and benefit of the lengthy sizzling summers and the often relaxed way of life that the french countryside has to offer.
Although the current rate of exchange between the Euro and Sterling may very well be better, France has indeed a great amount to offer. Complete relaxation, limitless walks across the unspoilt countryside, good meals, and naturally many sorts of wine.
There are lots of activities| to enjoy in Dordogne, from boating, sailing fishing, walking, sightseeing, shopping, sampling the local cuisine to paragliding, go-karting, or merely enjoying a quiet afternoon by the water's edge underneath the shade of a tree.
About the Author
David Tatham has travelled extensively throughout France and lived in the country for several years. He has a wealth of information and knowledge on the culture, the food and the wine. His website can be viewed at http://www.perigeux.com
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