Trip: 2026 Feb: Marseille; Arles; Nice; Taormina Travel Journal

February 2016 trip to Marseilles, Arles, Nice in France and Taormina in Sicily, Italy.
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I wrote this trip index description in advance so I’d have it available to hang posts off of on this trip, hence the future tense below.

I will spend most of the trip in southern France. I’ll be staying in Marseille, Arles, and Nice, in that order. I may go on some day-trips to nearby cities and towns, but returning at night. I will journalize my time in southern France.

I’ll also be visiting some relatives who are spending a couple of winter months in Taormina, Italy. Because that is primarily to spend time with them, not to do touring, I don’t know if I’ll post anything about my time in Taormina as I write these words, still at home in Toronto.

Panier District and More

It was a mostly sunny morning in Marseille today. I took advantage of the dry hours to do a little exploring and visit some sights....

Ile du Frioul

Yesterday, my vague plan for today was to visit some sights in Marseille. I woke up a little late because of my jet lag after...

Marseille. Il Pleut.

So begins another adventure. This one starts in Marseille, France. This is not the first time I’ve been to Marseille. It’s my second. According to...