There are some journeys that begin long before a ticket is booked or a suitcase is packed. For Pankaj Ravindra and his wife, the spark for their European adventure was lit years ago in a tiny local French café tucked in a Mumbai alley where they had their first date.

When you think of France, you immediately picture romance, world-class art, and unforgettable landscapes. For my wife and I, an elderly couple with a shared passion for travel, France was always a dream destination.  We had heard countless stories about the charm of its cities, the sophistication of its culture,