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...
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...
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!
Off the Tourist Path in Paris
Wander away from the ‘usual suspects’ and explore some of the more unusual things to do in Paris, ‘off the beaten path’! When you think about Paris, which followsummer does ALOT; you probably think about...
Travel Budget: Bloggers’ Best Tips for Saving Money While Traveling
With a few small, creative and fun steps like ‘ynab’ or ‘you need a budget’ can assist in creating a budget spreadsheet so you can explore the world. Panning your dream vacation without spending...
Long Weekend in New Orleans
“Oh, that’s for lagniappe.”, Mark Twain said. Indeed, “a word worth travelling to New Orleans to get.” In New Orleans “speak.” the language often used by New Orleanians to give meaning and pronunciation to certain local words –...
Sunday in Paris Enroute to Fontainebleau.
Visit Fontainebleau with us: one of France’s largest royal residences and full of period furnishings. Sunday’s are a favourite day for me in Paris. The streets are quiet and calm, and no one seems to be in a hurry. Even the...
Sevilla: Discover a Beautiful City Full of Fan Palms, Cafés and Memorable Monuments.
Enjoy sun-drenched plazas and wafting flamenco music! Grab comfortable shoes and an “abanico” (fan), and explore one of Spain’s most memorable cities. We enjoy the luxury of a four-star hotel for a change....
From Land and Sea: The Beauty of Helsinki
From both land and sea, the attractive and eminently walkable city of Helsinki is home to numerous parks, museums, art galleries and design houses. Make it part of your Finland itinerary! I am visiting Helsinki’s south harbour,...