I visited Lourmarin this weekend that just past as you recommended it in a previous video. I absolutely loved it! Will definitely be visiting some of these other places as well! Thanks Sam!
I came across your channel just today, and now am completely in love. You are so utterly charming and knowledgeable. I am going to binge-watch all your content. Thank you so much for all your work. Can’t wait to see all of these villages in just a two months! Lucky me!
Oh sam, I am back from my trip to Provence and I visited all the places you show in the video (except one...)! Thank you so much for this amazing video I really had a wonderful time and all the places were so beautiful :) thank you :)
Oh my gosh, this makes me so happy that the video was of good use for you and you were able to visit some of my favorite places. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and give me feedback🥰
This is so well done! Beautiful videography. I keep hearing about all these places in Provence, but you brought them to life. Now, I need to plan a Provence trip- and rent a car 😄 Thank you for all the tips!
Bonjour Sam. What a nice video. France suits you really well. I hope you will make more videos about France,because the beauty of it its unique and so special. I know its nice travelling to other countries and experience different culture and all,but I really enjoy when you show us more of the country that you call home now. Can't wait to visit all those fantastic places in south of France myself. Quite curious about your progress with the language also. I'm sure you are getting better and better. Slowly but surely. You look lovely :) Will be looking forward to another video from the beautiful places around you there. Enjoy the sunshine and keep smiling 🙂🤍
I will definitely continue to create videos in France. I love showcasing the beauty here so thank you for watching. My French isn’t the best but like you said, I’ll get there eventually.☺️
Loved your videography and details, thank you! I will be staying in Marseille in October and will try to visit as many towns as you suggested. Can you tell me if the latter half of October will still have the markets and things like the Summer? Do things begin to close up at all? Thanks again Sam, great content. Seattle, WA
October is a great time as it won’t be crowded like summer. You’ll definitely still have the farmers markets, they happen year round 🙌🏽 Enjoy your stay
Thank you. Unfortunately it would be difficult without a car. You may be able to do a guided bus tour to see some of the villages. You can get to Lourmarin and L’isle sur la sorgue by bus from Aix.
Hi Sam! Lovely video guide! My wife and I are planning a trip to France in late September for 13 nights. We’ve never been and I’m struggling to come up with the perfect itinerary. I loved your guide of Provence, wondering if you could share with me your thoughts on how we should spend our 12 days seeing a bigger part of the country. Paris is a must, after that, open to great ideas! Two basic plans - Plan A - 3 nights in four towns - Paris, Dijon, Lyon, Aix-en-Provence, or Plan B - 4 nights in Paris, Dijon, Lyon, fly out of Geneva. Or, do you have a better recommendation? Thanks for sharing your time and recommendations!! Peter
Thank you so much for very joyful informative video the most beautiful place in the world. We are coming April 1 to province and we’re staying at Saint Remiy we are staying for six days Do you have Reccomendation how we should tackle all these beautiful places we’re gonna rent a car for sure thank you suggestion for food. We are big time food lovers. Thanks a lot.
Hi Nathan! I hope you enjoy your time here. Sorry I am a little late to reply, having the rental car will be so helpful. I don’t eat out too often, I usually just get some fresh produce from the markets for picnics ☺️
Loving your video thanks Sam! I’m interested to know if all these lovely villages are seasonal- by that I mean, if I’m exploring Provence in late November, are certain villages going to be mostly shut down in the way of attractions, cafes, shops etc, as I like to travel at off peak times. Is there reasonable public transport linking these places, as I won’t have a car? I’m going to Aix this year when I’m in Marseille, so I’m very excited to see your town- it looks amazing! Cheers from Australia
Hi there! Unfortunately traveling by bus isn’t the easiest. You may be able to get to some places but it’s not practical. I wish I could answer this question about traveling in November but I’m not too sure, some may be but not all of them. I know Lourmarin in February is shut down. I would recommend reaching out to the tourism board of the villages to ask.
Hi! I live in Aix and I would recommend staying in Aix and using it at your home base and then driving to all the locations which are within 1h drive. Enjoy your trip!
A lot of things are closed during that time as there are no tourists, days are shorter and for me it’s too cold 🥶 I think September and October are a great time as there aren’t as many tourists and the weather is perfect.
Great video. Can you recommend a nice village for a family reunion of 9 people to stay 9 days? Close to train? Good walking…bakeries..market etc…not too crowded in April or May? Thank you
Thanks for the video. I watched it many times as we plan to go to Provence area. It is very useful. I am wondering how we can travel from Aix to other villages that you recommended in the video. Is it worth renting a car?
I’m so glad it’s helpful. I would definitely recommend renting a car as you can fit many villages in one day and will be able to explore more. Without a car you would have to depend on group tours or buses and there aren’t many buses that go to all the places I discussed.
Thank you! I’m so sorry that I don’t have any recommendations since I live here I’ve never stayed at any hotels in the area. I would recommend staying inside the city center.
Hi Sam, can you recommend some walking tours in aix en Provence? I’m planning to visit with a friend for 3 days and wanting to make the most out of the trip! I’m from Melbourne Australia by the way and love your videos❤
Hi there! I haven't done a walking tour but if you visit the website Aix en Provence Tourism they have some available on there. I hope you have the best time visiting! Thanks for your support on the channel.
Hi Sam, what do you recommend in terms of transportation to visit these places from Aix en Provence? If you rent a car is it easy to navigate? Would it be easier to hire a guide/tour or public transport? Thanks for your videos, I will be visiting in June. 😊
Such a beautifully crafted guide to Provence! The charm of these villages is truly captivating. It reminds me of a walking tour I recently shared on my channel: Travel Vlog French Village Dubai 🇦🇪 | Walking Tour Charm. While it’s not in France, this French-inspired village in Dubai offers a unique take on that enchanting ambiance. I’d love to hear what you think if you ever have a chance to check it out!
My husband and I are planning to visit Provence coming from Paris in September. I loved these villages you show in this videos. My main concern is how to get from one place to another especially the small villages. I love antique shops and cafes .We are not planning to drive. Is Uber too expensive ? What do you suggest ?
Without renting a car it may be difficult to get to some of the villages. I know from Aix you can catch a bus to Lourmarin and L'isle sur la Sorgue. You also may want to check your local tourism office to see the group trips that may be available by bus.
Hi Sam. I am planning to come to Aix en Provence for June 2024 so your video is perfect. Can you recommend a good hotel with a large pool, internet and AC? This would be my base and I would visit villages you describes, bistros and eat the great french food. Do they speak English? I don’t know much French. UG! Look forward to your reply. Merci. Joel
So glad this video found you 🤗 I would recommend Aquabella, it’s a beautiful hotel they have a pool and speak English. I hope you have a lovely time in Provence.
Thankyou looks like some lovely places. I am checking out accommodation, I am a budget traveller and most of the places are outside my budget? any thoughts on cheaper accommodation and if you can get to these places by bus would be appreciated :)
I am sorry, I can't help with this since I live here I don't ever have to look for accomadation. It is much easier to drive as buses aren't running as often and don't go straight to all the places I recommended. So sorry, wish I had more of a helpful response.
So glad it’ll help you on your visit here. I honestly am not a huge fan of Marseille, it’s too busy for me. When I do visit I like going to Le Panier & Le Vieux Port.
I just came back from 3 weeks in Marseille and while i didn't fall in love with the city per se, it's a great base for day hiking the Calanques using cheap public transport, and lots of easy day trips too - to places like Aix-en-Provence and Cassis. As a home base though, I'd definitely choose Nice or Montpellier over Marseille - two places I also spent almost a month in winter. I just like the vibe of those places better than Marseille.
I live in Aix and we haven’t experienced any riots and I feel completely safe, it’s the bigger city’s like Marseille. I also went to a smaller village this week and everything was fine… just avoid the big city’s.
The villages I mentioned don’t really have any train stations except Aix. There are some buses that can go to the villages but not all of them. You may be able to book trips with the local tourism though.
Okay ...I am looking fwd to see it physichaly, I meant. You should tell more about your travel knowledge, reviews and recommend us what is good and what is not good, so we better dont try the bad things,non/qualitaty or non/smart deals@@SamFournier
Hi Sam, I would love to live in the South of France. Can you please tell me, is it hard to find work in the medical field?? I am an American but I want to relocate to France, i just want to be able to work in the medical field. I am a Nurse Practitioner. Please advise, thanks.
Hi Iana👋🏽 I would recommend following Americans in France FB and do some searching on the FB group as their is a lot of resources there. I can’t answer your question as I’m unsure but I’m sure you can find some answers there. Best of luck to you.
I was thinking the very same thing. Good and informative video, but not very interesting when watching you in your apartment. We want to see Provence! Thank you for your information.
What a lovely video and you have a really calming voice!
☺️ Thank you!
I visited Lourmarin this weekend that just past as you recommended it in a previous video. I absolutely loved it! Will definitely be visiting some of these other places as well! Thanks Sam!
Oh, I’m so glad you enjoyed it Aloise! I go there often because I love it so much, I hope you enjoy the other places as well 🤍 Have a lovely day!
Thank you Sam❣️ I have enjoyed Bonnieux, St.Remy, and Les Baux, and Eygalieres❣️🥰💕
I haven’t been to Eygalieres, I’ll have to visit one day.
Perfect itinerary. Glad I d like to hear your French Riviera itinerary next
I think I need to visit a couple more spots to put together the perfect itinerary 😉
Provence in winter is highly underrated, especially on the coast. Lots of sunny days, and no crowds.
For me it’s too cold but it is nice to be able to walk around without the crowds!
@SamFournier how is the weather in April? Still too cold? Thank you. 😊
@@sabaidee5587 weather in April can be perfect. Also the flowers are out and it’s very green. Great time to visit.
@@sabaidee5587 Spring is a perfect time to visit. Here is a video I filmed in April ruclips.net/video/pdVoYYAD_Bw/видео.htmlsi=pmZE5n_bl8rZ9k0l
Thank you so much, guys. 😊
I came across your channel just today, and now am completely in love. You are so utterly charming and knowledgeable. I am going to binge-watch all your content. Thank you so much for all your work. Can’t wait to see all of these villages in just a two months! Lucky me!
Oh my goodness, thank you for this kind comment. I appreciate your feedback 🤍 I hope you enjoy your trip to Provence- how exciting!
What a great schedule to follow when visiting the South of fFrance. Can't wait to visit Provence!! Thanks for the awesome info Sammy!!!!
Thanks Rocco, hope you’ll be able to come visit Provence one day 😉
@@SamFournier Yes hopefully sooner than later. Trying to coordinate a european trip with my brother and best friend.
Where are you writting from Raul? Is very important question to know where u writing from
From Los Angeles. I always travel to Spain so my next trip to europe i plan on visiting France. @@Potencyfunction
Hello Sam, your video is fantastic, in September I'm spending a week in Aix en Provence and following your itinerary
I’m so happy to hear you’ll be here to enjoy Aix! It’s the perfect time to come🤩
Oh sam, I am back from my trip to Provence and I visited all the places you show in the video (except one...)! Thank you so much for this amazing video I really had a wonderful time and all the places were so beautiful :) thank you :)
Oh my gosh, this makes me so happy that the video was of good use for you and you were able to visit some of my favorite places. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and give me feedback🥰
This is so well done! Beautiful videography. I keep hearing about all these places in Provence, but you brought them to life. Now, I need to plan a Provence trip- and rent a car 😄 Thank you for all the tips!
Thank you! There are so many places I still need to discover, I hope you’re able to visit some of these places soon!
Wonderful, this will be my week in Oktober, thanks so much !!
Enjoy your time here☺️
Me too!
Thank you for this. I will put all of them on my list
My pleasure, enjoy your trip ☺️
Bonjour Sam. What a nice video. France suits you really well. I hope you will make more videos about France,because the beauty of it its unique and so special. I know its nice travelling to other countries and experience different culture and all,but I really enjoy when you show us more of the country that you call home now. Can't wait to visit all those fantastic places in south of France myself. Quite curious about your progress with the language also. I'm sure you are getting better and better. Slowly but surely. You look lovely :) Will be looking forward to another video from the beautiful places around you there. Enjoy the sunshine and keep smiling 🙂🤍
I will definitely continue to create videos in France. I love showcasing the beauty here so thank you for watching. My French isn’t the best but like you said, I’ll get there eventually.☺️
My sister and I are staying in Aix en Provenance in June and I appreciate you sharing this 😊
I hope you two have the best time ☀️
Thanks for your help! The video is very helpful!
So glad it’s helpful to you!
This is perfect thank you was looking for an itinerary and home base recommendation!
Yay, glad you liked it 🙌🏽
Thanks for the valuable info! I’m in Aix and this helps
I’m so happy to hear this, thank you!
Loved your videography and details, thank you! I will be staying in Marseille in October and will try to visit as many towns as you suggested. Can you tell me if the latter half of October will still have the markets and things like the Summer? Do things begin to close up at all? Thanks again Sam, great content. Seattle, WA
October is a great time as it won’t be crowded like summer. You’ll definitely still have the farmers markets, they happen year round 🙌🏽 Enjoy your stay
Thanks for this video. I have not visited Provence, but I will one day.
One day soon I'll be able to spend a leisure week or two exploring with the besteat friend and guide !
I can’t wait for that
Wonderful video!! I just wanted to know if it’s possible to follow this itinerary without renting a car. Thanks!
Thank you. Unfortunately it would be difficult without a car. You may be able to do a guided bus tour to see some of the villages. You can get to Lourmarin and L’isle sur la sorgue by bus from Aix.
If you can drive a bit I would recommend go to Avignon for a day trip as well, magnificent place!
I think I need to do a redo of Avignon
So informative.. thank you so much..I hope I meeting you in this summer ❤️
Oh I’m so glad you took something out of it🤗 Thanks for watching, maybe we’ll cross paths.
Hi Sam! Lovely video guide! My wife and I are planning a trip to France in late September for 13 nights. We’ve never been and I’m struggling to come up with the perfect itinerary. I loved your guide of Provence, wondering if you could share with me your thoughts on how we should spend our 12 days seeing a bigger part of the country. Paris is a must, after that, open to great ideas! Two basic plans - Plan A - 3 nights in four towns - Paris, Dijon, Lyon, Aix-en-Provence, or Plan B - 4 nights in Paris, Dijon, Lyon, fly out of Geneva. Or, do you have a better recommendation? Thanks for sharing your time and recommendations!! Peter
Thank you! It is really helpfull! We are going for 11 nights to Provence in september 2024! 🥰😍🤩
Oh I’m so grateful that this was helpful 🫶🏽 enjoy your trip!
La Provence et ses villages sont magnifiques
Always in awe of all the beauty
What a wonderful itinerary! Thank you Sam!❤
Thank you Ingrid
Sam have you seen yet the provence ?
Thank you so much for very joyful informative video the most beautiful place in the world. We are coming April 1 to province and we’re staying at Saint Remiy we are staying for six days Do you have Reccomendation how we should tackle all these beautiful places we’re gonna rent a car for sure thank you suggestion for food. We are big time food lovers. Thanks a lot.
Hi Nathan! I hope you enjoy your time here. Sorry I am a little late to reply, having the rental car will be so helpful. I don’t eat out too often, I usually just get some fresh produce from the markets for picnics ☺️
This is perfect because I will visit Provence this summer :) thanks for all the tipps :)
Oh I’m so glad it’s helpful, enjoy your time in Provence.
So so good Sam!! I’m packing my bags now. I want to be there so badly! ❤
Hahaha, yes please come 🫶🏽
Belle vidéo. Belle prestation 😊👍🏿.
Merci ☺️
You did a great job, very informative. Thank you.🌈
Thank you Johnny!
Loving your video thanks Sam! I’m interested to know if all these lovely villages are seasonal- by that I mean, if I’m exploring Provence in late November, are certain villages going to be mostly shut down in the way of attractions, cafes, shops etc, as I like to travel at off peak times. Is there reasonable public transport linking these places, as I won’t have a car? I’m going to Aix this year when I’m in Marseille, so I’m very excited to see your town- it looks amazing! Cheers from Australia
Hi there! Unfortunately traveling by bus isn’t the easiest. You may be able to get to some places but it’s not practical. I wish I could answer this question about traveling in November but I’m not too sure, some may be but not all of them. I know Lourmarin in February is shut down. I would recommend reaching out to the tourism board of the villages to ask.
@@SamFournier Okay, thanks
Hi there, Great video. Where did you stay? Did you have a base and then drove to all these places? Trying to plan a trip now. Thanks!!
Hi! I live in Aix and I would recommend staying in Aix and using it at your home base and then driving to all the locations which are within 1h drive. Enjoy your trip!
Nice content Sam! Can you also do Chateaux tour in Provence. Thanks in advance! 🫶🏻
Thank you! Great idea I’ll try to see when I can visit one!
Great video. Here in aix now. Thanks
Enjoy your time here!
Thanks a lot! What to choose a a base to stay in Provence?
I think Aix en Provence is a great place
Going on a family trip to Provence in about a month. Seen dozens of clips on RUclips and this one is the best as far as itineraries. Thank you!
Thank you so much, I hope you all enjoy your trip next month 🤗
Sam, great video, thank you. Is it possible to do this travel in December or January and still enjoy the beauty, etc? Or is it too cold/rainy/etc.?
A lot of things are closed during that time as there are no tourists, days are shorter and for me it’s too cold 🥶 I think September and October are a great time as there aren’t as many tourists and the weather is perfect.
Very pleasant Merci….
Thank you Kathleen 🤍
Hi from Lyon , thanks for your vidéo ✨🙏
Salut 👋🏽 Thank you for watching!
hi! thank you so much for this video. is driving throughout provence difficult?
Wonderful video - thank you so much :)
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it
So many memories. More detail please.
Great video. Can you recommend a nice village for a family reunion of 9 people to stay 9 days? Close to train? Good walking…bakeries..market etc…not too crowded in April or May? Thank you
Merci beaucoup pour cette petite vidéo
Avec plaisir ☺️
Lovely informative video😊
Thanks Aloma, hope you’re doing well.
Thanks for the video. I watched it many times as we plan to go to Provence area. It is very useful. I am wondering how we can travel from Aix to other villages that you recommended in the video. Is it worth renting a car?
I’m so glad it’s helpful. I would definitely recommend renting a car as you can fit many villages in one day and will be able to explore more. Without a car you would have to depend on group tours or buses and there aren’t many buses that go to all the places I discussed.
@ thanks for the reply. I am also curious why Arles is not on the list in this Video?
very nice view my friend ❤❤❤
Thank you
Dear, your video is lovely!
In Aix en Provence do you recommend a specific place to stay?
Thank you! I’m so sorry that I don’t have any recommendations since I live here I’ve never stayed at any hotels in the area. I would recommend staying inside the city center.
Moustiers Sainte-Marie is my favourite one !! :)
Yes, I need to go back to visit😍
Hi Sam, can you recommend some walking tours in aix en Provence? I’m planning to visit with a friend for 3 days and wanting to make the most out of the trip! I’m from Melbourne Australia by the way and love your videos❤
Hi there! I haven't done a walking tour but if you visit the website Aix en Provence Tourism they have some available on there. I hope you have the best time visiting! Thanks for your support on the channel.
Hi Sam, what do you recommend in terms of transportation to visit these places from Aix en Provence? If you rent a car is it easy to navigate? Would it be easier to hire a guide/tour or public transport? Thanks for your videos, I will be visiting in June. 😊
Such a beautifully crafted guide to Provence! The charm of these villages is truly captivating. It reminds me of a walking tour I recently shared on my channel: Travel Vlog French Village Dubai 🇦🇪 | Walking Tour Charm. While it’s not in France, this French-inspired village in Dubai offers a unique take on that enchanting ambiance. I’d love to hear what you think if you ever have a chance to check it out!
My husband and I are planning to visit Provence coming from Paris in September. I loved these villages you show in this videos. My main concern is how to get from one place to another especially the small villages. I love antique shops and cafes .We are not planning to drive. Is Uber too expensive ? What do you suggest ?
Without renting a car it may be difficult to get to some of the villages. I know from Aix you can catch a bus to Lourmarin and L'isle sur la Sorgue. You also may want to check your local tourism office to see the group trips that may be available by bus.
Beautiful video! Is Aix de Provence a better base than Remy?
Oooh, they are both great locations. I will say that Aix is a shorter commute to the Marseille airport!
@@SamFournier thank you love your videos, new subscriber
Please cover Arles!! And the Arles Photo festival if you can 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thanks for the information!
You’re welcome, I hope you enjoy Provence 😂
Hi Sam. I am planning to come to Aix en Provence for June 2024 so your video is perfect. Can you recommend a good hotel with a large pool, internet and AC? This would be my base and I would visit villages you describes, bistros and eat the great french food. Do they speak English? I don’t know much French. UG! Look forward to your reply. Merci. Joel
So glad this video found you 🤗 I would recommend Aquabella, it’s a beautiful hotel they have a pool and speak English. I hope you have a lovely time in Provence.
How do you get to the various villages? Bus? We're going to Aix in April!
I would recommend renting a car. Buses don’t go to all of the villages and they don’t run quite often.
@ Thanks! So cars don’t need to be booked far in advance?
Thankyou looks like some lovely places. I am checking out accommodation, I am a budget traveller and most of the places are outside my budget? any thoughts on cheaper accommodation and if you can get to these places by bus would be appreciated :)
I am sorry, I can't help with this since I live here I don't ever have to look for accomadation. It is much easier to drive as buses aren't running as often and don't go straight to all the places I recommended. So sorry, wish I had more of a helpful response.
Hey, I am planning a trip in May 2024. I was wondering if we need a car to drive around? or is there convenient public transport to visit these towns?
I would highly recommend renting a car!
Thank you! How many days would you recommend?
At the very least 3 days.
Thank you so much! This will be super helpful when I come for a visit
So glad it’ll help you on your visit here. I honestly am not a huge fan of Marseille, it’s too busy for me. When I do visit I like going to Le Panier & Le Vieux Port.
@@SamFournier alright that explains it! I understand 😊 thank you for the tips 👌 and again this video was great 🤩
I just came back from 3 weeks in Marseille and while i didn't fall in love with the city per se, it's a great base for day hiking the Calanques using cheap public transport, and lots of easy day trips too - to places like Aix-en-Provence and Cassis.
As a home base though, I'd definitely choose Nice or Montpellier over Marseille - two places I also spent almost a month in winter. I just like the vibe of those places better than Marseille.
Bonjour , if we are going now, is it safe to travel in Provence ? since the Riot in Marseille Nice Leon still continue? Afraid not save travel!
I live in Aix and we haven’t experienced any riots and I feel completely safe, it’s the bigger city’s like Marseille. I also went to a smaller village this week and everything was fine… just avoid the big city’s.
What is the closest airport if flying from the US? Nice? What is your base for new year?
For Provence I would recommend Marseille Airport. If you are going to be exploring Nice, St Tropez, Menton I would fly into Nice.
@@SamFournierthank you
Nice video... but you did forget Arles....
I’ve actually never been to Arles before
I wish you would spell each of the stops you suggested
@@kcg1612 look in the description of the video ☺️ it’s all there for you.
Would love to visit this area but i dont drive are there any railway stations ?
The villages I mentioned don’t really have any train stations except Aix. There are some buses that can go to the villages but not all of them. You may be able to book trips with the local tourism though.
@@SamFournier Thank you x
Got it
I didnt see yet the provence.
All of these places I mentioned are in Provence
Okay ...I am looking fwd to see it physichaly, I meant. You should tell more about your travel knowledge, reviews and recommend us what is good and what is not good, so we better dont try the bad things,non/qualitaty or non/smart deals@@SamFournier
Hi Sam, I would love to live in the South of France. Can you please tell me, is it hard to find work in the medical field?? I am an American but I want to relocate to France, i just want to be able to work in the medical field. I am a Nurse Practitioner. Please advise, thanks.
Hi Iana👋🏽 I would recommend following Americans in France FB and do some searching on the FB group as their is a lot of resources there. I can’t answer your question as I’m unsure but I’m sure you can find some answers there. Best of luck to you.
@@SamFournier Thanks Sam, for your reply.
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Thank you. One suggestion would be to use more video of the town and less of you. Maybe a talk over
You had the perfect amount of speaking and town shots. As a fellow RUclipsr your video was fun and informative!
I was thinking the very same thing. Good and informative video, but not very interesting when watching you in your apartment. We want to see Provence! Thank you for your information.
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How did you get visa or permanent residence?
My husband is French☺️
@@SamFournier you are lucky
You pronounce Cassis (silent s) like a local. 😀 The majority of the French ( including me ) say CassiS.
Haha, I’m trying. My pronunciation isn’t good but I try 😂
I wonder who is that now writing.