We docked in Le Havre in Normandy, once a week. But under normal circumstances we got no further than the city's pebbly beach, stopping here and there for either coffee or crepes, and one particularly adventurous day for real live snails. (Actually, they weren't alive, they were cooked in garlic butter but, you get what… Continue reading Le Havre to Étretat
There are plenty of tours available to Saint-Émilion. But what if you want to explore this quaint little village at a more leisurely pace? Here's how to get from Bordeaux to St Émilion by train, and all the best things to do once you're there. The medieval village of Saint-Émilion is a tiny but world-renowned… Continue reading Bordeaux to St Émilion by Train – the best things to do in Saint-Émilion
The port city of Marseille is a food lovers' dream, with a seemingly infinite number of restaurants, coffee shops and street food options available. Read on for my personal recommendations of the best places to eat in Marseille. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small commission, at no cost to the… Continue reading The Best Places to Eat in Marseille • My List of Recommendations
All the best things to do in Marseille, including the quirkier locations as well as the classic tourist checkpoints. The day before I arrived in Marseille, two buildings collapsed. The townhouses had been on the brink of tumbling down for years, but there's no real guidelines from the government here about what makes a structure… Continue reading The best things to do in Marseille…from the tourist hotspots to the completely obscure
Not only is Notre-Dame de la Garde a stunning landmark- which can be seen from pretty much anywhere in the city- but it's also the official 'sailors church' in Marseille. The inside is an absolute nautical treasure trove. From just about any spot in the French city of Marseille, it's possible to spot the silhouette… Continue reading The Magic of Notre-Dame de la Garde- the ‘sailors church’ in Marseille
4 nights, and a total of 3 days in Bordeaux, was the perfect amount of time to spend in the city. Although solo travel to Bordeaux might not be particularly common, it's definitely a brilliant city to explore on your own. Bordeaux, world famous producer of wines since roughly the 8th century, is perhaps one… Continue reading 3 Days in Bordeaux – solo travel in the south of France
I'm a bit late to the party here, given that we're almost one month into the new year, but at this particular moment in time I appear to be stuck in a hotel in Hamburg with not a whole lot to do. So what better way to fill the time than a casual reflection on… Continue reading A Rather Late Round-Up of 2017
The journey from Paris to Versailles by train is quick, easy and 100% worth it. One of the most beautiful palaces I've ever visited, you can easily spend a whole day here; especially if you enjoy your history. Here's everything you need to know about this stunning Parisian palace. In my naivety I'd imagined that… Continue reading Paris to Versailles by Train • Everything you need to know about the Palace of Versailles
Once upon a time, six girls and two guys (ie, myself and five friends) decided it would be a ruddy marvellous idea to go on a hen party in Paris, in celebration of one of my bestest pals Chris. Amongst other things, we brought with us a picnic basket, a selection of decorations for our… Continue reading A Hen Party in Paris (or, Baby’s First Hen Do)
