Corsica is an island that contrives to be rugged and lush at the same time, especially in spring. Fecund with flowers, insects and birdsong. My favourite Corsica day walks are just one reason why it is a perfect walking holiday destination with beaches, ancient towns and delicious food thrown into […]
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.
A weekend hiking in the Pyrenees
I have long aspired to visit the Pyrenees and at last I spent a weekend with my friend Kathy hiking in the French Pyrenees. I hadn’t done any hiking since Slovenia in the spring and this was a chance to go a bit harder and higher then I could with […]
France: Wandering the romantic Loire Valley
If you are looking for fairytale castles, picturesque countryside and quality food and wine on your romantic holiday in France, then the Loire Valley is perfect – so long as you can avoid the coach tours. So I set out to discover an unspoilt corner of France’s valley of the […]