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.
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 control crowds and impose anti-revolutionary measures). Make a walking tour a priority when planning things to do in Lyon! In […]
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. I’m not suggesting anything like the 21 gruelling stages of the famous Tour de France but rather a cycling holiday […]
This post may contain sponsored links to help me earn a little money from my blog but this has no bearing on the quality of the content. The freedom and flexibility offered by driving holidays is undeniable so escape from the confines of your holiday and discover the true meaning […]
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 meant it had been a few years since I had hit the slopes. I really wasn’t sure how ski holidays […]
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 UK or Europe, while enjoying a few well-earned drinks? Whether you are looking for a UK short-break idea or something […]
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 Blanc in recent summers I was a bit worried that I wouldn’t be able to find another Europe hike to […]
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 the world into great uncertainty. On the other hand, the Wandering Kiwi family has had a consistently excellent year pursuing […]
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 offer as much relaxation or action as you choose. Have lunch at a canalside pub; visit an art gallery; go […]
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 more Christmassy than a weekend spent sipping hot wine and eating tasty treats in the snow-dusted piazzas of Europe’s most […]