The mountainous Mediterranean island of Corsica is paradise for people who love exploring the great outdoors. Jagged rocky peaks are smattered with salt-and-pepper wildflowers, and cliffs give way to secret sandy coves where crystal clear seawater laps. It's an absolute marvel, I'm telling you. There's an infinite number of hiking trails criss-crossing through the rugged… Continue reading Pointe de la Parata • Hiking in Corsica
Corsica is a wonderfully rugged and wild island, strewn with pine forests and permeated with rough rocky peaks and sturdy medieval towers. Docking in Ajaccio cruise port, however, you could almost overlook how close those untamed landscapes are: because Ajaccio has a definite 'chicness' about it, despite its petite size. I love it here. And… Continue reading Ajaccio Cruise Port • The prettiest pit stop in the Mediterranean
Sitting pretty on the west coast of the mountainous Mediterranean island of Corsica, Ajaccio is a delight for food lovers. Although Corsica is a French island, these shores have been wrestled back and forth between France and Genoa (in modern day northern Italy) plenty of times, and there's a clear Italian influence in Corsican cuisine.… Continue reading Ajaccio Restaurants and Eateries • My all-time Corsican Faves
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
The question 'is Marseille worth visiting' comes up time and time again whenever I mention that I've spent a lot of time in France's second city. And plenty of people will tell you that no, it is not worth visiting at all. However, pals, I am not one of those people. This city may be… Continue reading Is Marseille Worth Visiting? Why this diamond in the rough gets a ‘yes’ from me
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, and I definitely feel that I made the most of everything this elegant city… 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
