I have an ongoing love affair with France. The food…the language…the landscape…the wine…the pastries. Oh, the pastries! Each time I go to France, I fall in love with this beautiful country a little more. And our trip to Carcassonne was no different. Although we were only spending 3 days in Carcassonne, we made sure to balance rest and relaxation with exploring the local area. It’s … Continue reading Medieval France: 3 Days in Carcassonne
The south of France is one of my favourite places in the world. As a true Francophile, I take every opportunity I get to enjoy a few days in my spirit country. And the French Riviera is where my soul rests. After my fourth visit to the Cote d’Azur, I feel like I’m really getting to know this beautiful area of France. So, without further … Continue reading 10 Incredible Things to Do on the French Riviera
Paris is always a good idea! At least that’s what I tell myself each time I book flights to the City of Lights. Paris seems to pull me back time and time again and always leaves me wanting more. Without a shadow of a doubt, Paris is my spirit city and one of my favourite places to travel solo. But visiting any city for the first … Continue reading 16 Cool Things to Do in Paris, France
Once upon a time, the words ‘gluten-free’ and ‘Paris’ would not have existed in the same sentence. Fortunately, those days are long gone. Although I don’t have any food intolerances myself, my mum is vegetarian and follows a strict gluten-free diet. So, on a recent girl’s trip to Paris, we had to scout out the best restaurants, cafes and eateries to cater for her somewhat … Continue reading The Gluten-Free Guide to Paris, France
Sometimes the trips you dread the most are the ones that you end up enjoying the most. When I volunteered to drive the support vehicle for a group of friends who were cycling from London to Paris for charity, I was my usual happy go lucky self. I had little experience driving on the ‘other’ side of the road and driving a much bigger car … Continue reading Cycling from London to Paris for Charity
There’s something refreshing about taking a road trip and not having a pre-determined destination. Just driving for the sheer hell of it and seeing where you end up is so freeing. And that’s exactly what I did when driving from France to Italy with my friend, Laura. While visiting Laura at her home in Cannes, South of France, I admitted with total embarrassment that I’d never … Continue reading Driving for the Hell of It – Driving from France to Italy
Recently, I enjoyed a last minute break in the beautiful town of Cannes in the South of France. While I love sightseeing and exploring, this trip was more about relaxing and spending some time with a good friend of mine living in Cannes. As a travel blogger, I often feel a responsibility to scout out every destination, discovering hidden gems off the beaten track. But … Continue reading 15 Beautiful Photos of Cannes, France
