What to do in Aix-en-Provence, France

What to do in Aix-en-Provence, France

Aix-en-Provence is a picturesque town in the Provençale region in Southern France.  It is often known simply as Aix and is also called the city of a thousand fountains.  You can see many of them as you wander around the town.  It has a Mediterranean …

What to do in Disneyland Paris, France

What to do in Disneyland Paris, France

I love Disney – just throwing it out there!  Always have, always will.  I love the magic, the songs, and the characters, and have definitely passed this on to my children! I had been toying with the idea of a trip to Disneyland Paris for …

What to do In Cassis, Provence, France

What to do In Cassis, Provence, France

We love France and have travelled all over, from Paris to Bordeaux, to Biarritz to the Alps, but it’s been a long time since I’ve been to the French Riviera.  I was first introduced to Cassis, a small town on this stretch of the fr, …

A Wine Trip to Calais – Booze Cruise!

A Wine Trip to Calais – Booze Cruise!

Stocking up on wine for a party or a wedding…or just because?  A wine trip to Calais is definitely worth doing if you are purchasing a significant amount.  Dan and I are getting ready for our wedding at the end of August and with 200 …

The Best Ski Festivals Around The World

The Best Ski Festivals Around The World

Thanks so much to Admiral for sponsoring this post.  Their new Ski Festivals Finder page makes it so easy to search and find the Best Ski Festivals wherever in the world you want to travel to.  They also have a competition on at the moment …

The Bayonne Festival – Les Fêtes de Bayonne, Basque Country, France

The Bayonne Festival – Les Fêtes de Bayonne, Basque Country, France

Recently I went on another trip to one of my favourite places, Biarritz in the South West of France.  Whilst there, we realised there was a big festival on in the neighbouring town of Bayonne.  (I’d only ever known Bayonne for its ham before!)  What …

Top 10 things to do in Biarritz, France

Top 10 things to do in Biarritz, France

Having visited Biarritz a couple of times now, I’ve definitely got a very soft spot for this gorgeous town.  A seaside town steeped in history, it’s where old-school glamour merges with a cool, surf vibe.  A place where you can promenade along the beach, eat …

A Day Trip to Cap-Ferret, Aquitaine, France

A Day Trip to Cap-Ferret, Aquitaine, France

Whilst doing a bit of research on what to do in Arcachon, one of the stops on our road trip through France & Spain, the recommendation that came up the most was a Day Trip To Cap-Ferret.  Cap-Ferret is a peninsula that separates the Bassin …

What to do in Arcachon, Aquitaine, France

What to do in Arcachon, Aquitaine, France

We caught the train from Bordeaux to Arcachon, an hour-long journey that cost about €30 for a one way trip, and arrived at Arcachon Train Station.  Arcachon is a seaside town on the West Coast of France, almost directly west of Bordeaux.  It looks out …

Wine Tasting in Margaux & Moulis – Médoc, Bordeaux, France

Wine Tasting in Margaux & Moulis – Médoc, Bordeaux, France

As part of our recent trip to Bordeaux, I was invited by the Bordeaux Tourist Board to go on one of their many wine tasting tours around the region.  We decided on an afternoon tour of the Médoc region including Wine Tasting in Margaux and …

24 hours in Bordeaux, France – A City Dedicated to Wine!

24 hours in Bordeaux, France – A City Dedicated to Wine!

Arriving in Bordeaux to gorgeous sunshine we were all smiles for the first stop on our road trip tour of Western France and Northern Spain.  With our love of wine, Bordeaux was the obvious first stop!  We only had 24 hours in Bordeaux so we …

A Guide to the Hidden Gems in Paris

A Guide to the Hidden Gems in Paris

Paris is the city that captured my heart.  I spent a year living there and I do my best to go back at least once a year.  I love just wandering around and exploring but sometimes you need a bit of extra help to find …