Does France deserve its reputation for rudeness?

READ THE STORY HERE ->Does France deserve its reputation for rudeness? - USATODAY.com
I didn't know France had such a reputation or can't remember. Anyway, this is an interesting travel read as that reputation for rudeness may impact the travel industry. The story mentions that the waiters can be a bit rude, but they may want to lighten up in order to get a good tip.

I would love to visit Paris and spend time shopping, sightseeing, and sitting along a sidewalk cafe' enjoying the people going by while sipping coffee. I took French as my foreign language requirement in college and loved it. I don't speak it anymore, but it sure is a sexy language;-) Have any of my blog readers ever been to France?

New Product Roundup

ALL THINGS TECH ->New product roundup – USATODAY.com

Check out some of these nifty gadgets and other new tech products hitting the market. The Hi-fi system for travel is pretty neat and will come in handy for summer getaways. Even rapper 50 Cent has something new in all things technology.

Explore a new city ~ San Diego

Hello again, how is the day been going? It's getting cloudy, but the sun still gets around them before it sets. You know me, always stumbling upon something and this fits that bill. It's a Roundtable of four people talking about all the things to do and more in San Diego, CA.

I tried to post the video to accompany the piece, but it didn't fit the page well and cut some of the folks sitting at the table off. Watch it here ->Roundtable.

It's nice to explore and learn about other cities especially if you plan to visit there. Getting recommendations is always a good idea when traveling. One tidbit I like is how dog-friendly the city is;-) If you visit sunny San Diego, that beach chair has your name written all over it.

Plan that Getaway

TAKE A LOOK ->Eight Travel Bags As Pretty As the Outfits You’ll Pack in Them, via MSN 

Exactly and these travel bags are perfect for a weekend getaway or overnight stay at your friends. One of my favorite songs by rocker Lenny Kravitz is "I Want To Getaway." Start planning!