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...
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...
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,...
South of France Treasures You Must Visit
The south of France features prominently in many people’s daydreams of heaven on earth, and deservedly so. Those who haven’t yet seen this perfection dream of going, and those who have can’t wait to go back. If you’re thinking of...
Discovering Montenegro: Fascinating Facts, Natural Beauty, and Educational Opportunities
Some intriguing and unexpected facts about Montenegro The little nation of Montenegro, which is located on the Adriatic coast of the Balkans, is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural diversity, and...
England in Photos: An Early Spring
Two glorious early spring weeks touring England, mostly the southwest, starting in Reigate, with day trips into London, hiking on the North Downs Way, onto Bath, Cornwall, Dartmoor, Exeter, Devonshire, Dartmouth and finally...