The Best Day Trips from Amsterdam
Michiel is at the corner to meet us promptly at 10:00 and we drive over to the Leidseplein and grab a coffee, get caught up and plan the day, exploring the sylvan Dutch Countryside It is a typical Monday morning –...
A City Break in Amsterdam: Things to See, Do, and Eat
When people think Europe, they first think of Vienna, Paris, or London, but as the capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam has gained more traction recently as a greater number of lucky travellers (myself included) have finally...
Visit Sicily With These 28 Pictures
Here are some of followsummer's favourite photos from our Sicily holidays, photos that we hope share the feeling of excitement we still feel from our incredible 10-day road trip to Sicily! Come: Visit Sicily with Us!
The Ultimate Ardèche Travel Guide
Our recommendations of the must-sees in this Ardèche Travel Guide include Hiking, Vistas, Camping, Canoeing and, of course, the famous Ardèche Gorge. Oh, the beautiful Ardèche region of France: its wild and rugged...
Exploring the Fabled Red Towers and Walls of the Alhambra In Granada, Spain
The Alhambra palace and fortress stretches her magnificent form across the top of the hill, La Sabika and its fabled red towers and walls are seen from almost every vantage point in Granada. The Alhambra de Granada is the most...
The Sylvan Dutch Landscape: A Lovely Childhood Memory
We stayed up later than we had expected last night, sharing a nightcap and talking with our hosts Stephane and Michael, so we all sleep in a bit. After breakfast, we have time only to walk into town and turn back around before we...
The Long History of Le Mont-St-Michel
Mont St Michel's ramparts and fortifications resisted the English assaults 3 times during the 100 Years War, but today they succumb to the thousands of tourists who assault Le Mount Saint Michel and storm the many stairs to the...
7 Europe Destinations for a Truly Unique Winter Experience
Whether it is warm and sunny, or snow has taken over its beautiful cities, Europe is absolutely gorgeous. There are so many things to do and places to see, that choosing only one destination for your winter holiday can be very...
A Personal Perspective: Wales
As a proud Welsh woman living in Canada, I have taken on the unofficial role as ‘Chief Cheerleader and Promoter of Wales’ subjecting anyone who will dare tell me that they are visiting Scotland, Ireland and England with a long...
A Gentle and Insignificant Paris Rain.
We decide to split today. No, not what you think, but pretty close. dEven in the beautiful city of Paris, there are bound to be days of travel fatigue. A Typical Paris Day I decide to spend some time on my own today and head out...