A walking tour of Vieux Lyon, France
A walking tour of Vieux Lyon is a glimpse of a medieval town that was not given the 19th-century makeover the French capital received (essentially to enhance authorities’ ability to Continue Reading →
Category: France
Travel ideas for France – trip tips and recommendations from my experiences travelling in France. This European country has diverse and beautiful landscapes, historic cities, and rich cultural traditions. Here you will find exciting travel ideas for travelling in France so start planning your trip now and experience everything that France has to offer travellers.
The best cycling holidays in France
If watching the Tour de France inspires some of you to polish your bicycle bell and go pedalling around Europe, here are some excellent ideas for cycling holidays in France. Continue Reading →
Top 5 classic road trips around the world
The freedom and flexibility offered by driving holidays is undeniable so escape from the confines of your holiday and discover the true meaning of your destination. Here are five classic road trips Continue Reading →
Ski holidays with young children in Morzine, France
You can imagine my excitement and trepidation as we set off on our journey to our first ski holiday since starting a family. Pregnancy and caring for a small baby Continue Reading →
Summer holiday ideas: Music festivals in the UK and Europe
Is there a better way to spend a few days than sitting in the sun, checking out some of the hottest new bands with friends at music festivals in the Continue Reading →
A guide to planning a hike in the European Alps
It’s that time of year again – I’m planning a hike in the European Alps, that incredible theme park for lovers of alpine trekking. After tackling the Tour du Mont Continue Reading →
Wandering Kiwi’s 2016 travel year in review
As I write my 2016 travel year in review I can’t help reflecting upon a year that has been a mixed bag. On the one hand political events have plunged Continue Reading →
The best canal boat holiday ideas in the world
The Cool Canals guide describes a canal boat holiday as “the fastest way to slow down” and messing about on the inland waterways is a unique holiday experience that can Continue Reading →
The best Christmas markets in Europe
As winter draws closer and preparations for the festive season get underway, thoughts turn towards Christmas city breaks but where are the best Christmas markets in Europe? What could be Continue Reading →
A tour of the Beaujolais wine region in France
Espace des Vins du BeaujolaisI spent a lovely day exploring the Beaujolais wine region during my recent trip to Lyon, in the Rhone department of France. Beaujolais is made up Continue Reading →
The Tour du Mont Blanc: Les Contamines to Les Houches
I set out on my final day on the Tour du Mont Blanc long distance hike with joy in my heart. On yet another stunning day, I chose the easier Continue Reading →
Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc: Bonhomme to Les Contamines
The route from the Refuge de la Croix du Bonhomme to Les Contamines is the shortest day on the whole Tour du Mont Blanc so when I saw the sun Continue Reading →
Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc: Elisabetta to Bonhomme
The morning views on departing Rifugio Elisabetta as my Tour du Mont Blanc hike continued were spectactular. As forecast, the weather was closing in but there was still a bit Continue Reading →
France: Gastronomic delights in Corsica
The first question to ask when eating out in Corsica is “can you taste the terroir?” and while Corsican food may not be flashy or fancy it is definitely good, Continue Reading →
5 best ways to holiday with your pet
For many families, taking your pet on vacation is important so I’ve come up with a helpful 5 best ways to holiday with your pet, so you can make the most Continue Reading →
My most popular Instagram travel pics of 2015
2015 was my second year on Instagram and looking back over the images is a very satisfying review of a fantastic year of travel, with lifelong bucket list items ticked Continue Reading →
Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc: Trient to Champex
This morning I had to decide whether to take the Fenetre d’Arpette route on the Tour du Mont Blanc – from Trient to Champex Lac in Switzerland. Or whether to Continue Reading →
Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc: Tre le Champ to Trient
I set off on day three of my Tour du Mont Blanc hike from the hamlet of Tre le Champ on the valley floor and climbed steadily through the trees Continue Reading →
Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc: La Flegere to Tre le Champ
When I planned my Tour du Mont Blanc hike I was concerned that I had made this second day too short at only around five hours from La Flegere to Continue Reading →
Hiking Tour du Mont Blanc: Les Houches to La Flegere
Everyone warned me against doing this day first on the Tour du Mont Blanc. From the guidebook, to every blog and online guide I read, they all said it was Continue Reading →