Evian-les-Bains: The Ultimate Guide!
Here are Evian-les-Bains Best Restaurants, Hotels, Must-Sees and Must Visits! The car rounds a sharp corner and our driver, Laurence, pulls over and leaves the car running. ‘Usually, at this point, I stop and show you the...
Across the Normandy Countryside to Vimy
We start our drive out of France, our longest stay in one country since Australia, by heading to Dieppe (pronounced, we learned last night, as “deep” in Kiwi) and onwards towards the beaches of Normandy and, ultimately Vimy....
The Day Before All Souls
It is the day before All Souls Day, and it seems appropriate today that we join friends and family as they visit the graves of their loved ones, for we will visit a couple of the many WWI cemeteries that dot this part of the...
Hotel Review: Laid Back Luxury at Marrakech’s El-Fenn
Find a little luxury at El-Fenn Marrakech, where you’ll discover some bohemian meets lux meets art house style in this hip and colourful riad! Plan a visit to Morocco and the fabled ‘Ochre City’ of Marrakech in...
The Ultimate Lyon France Travel Guide
Lyon makes an excellent historical and tasty home base should you consider exploring further afield.
Half-Timbered Rouen: Jeanne d’Arc’s Garden
The days continue grey and autumnal. It is this way as we head out onto the autoroute for our drive to Rouen, and it stays the same until we arrive in the city of the famous St Joan of Arc a couple of hours later. Down the Avenue...
Discover the Many Charms of Guadeloupe
“Nous sommes en grève.” Thierry, our friendly guide, tries to soothe the first-morning bad news. ‘It took me twice as long to cross the bridge this morning as it normally does. We are going to have to change our...
Much is Revealed On the Road to Prague
We say goodbye to Dresden, and look forward to the delights of Prague. A Sunday drive through some very picturesque German countryside is scheduled this morning. Part of our route is indicated on our map as scenic, and it...
You and Me and Moonlight in Vermont
‘People who meet, in this romantic setting Are so hypnotized by the lovely Evening summer breeze Warbling of a meadowlark Moonlight in Vermont’ The Blackburn and Suessdorf standard softly serenades as a languid late...
The Perfect Girl’s Trip to Dubai: A Fun Girls-Only Vacation.
Here is a girl’s guide to some of the best things to do in Dubai, hopefully helping you discover this magical city and why Dubai MUST be the destination for your next gal trip!