Day trip from Paris: Giverny

An other good trip idea if you are in Paris and looking for a day trip away from the city. It is a fantastic place for nature lovers and who are looking for a peaceful gateway. Giverny is the...

Siena, Italy – city of architecture and art

Siena, a city dominated by medieval brick buildings, lies in central Italy’s Tuscany region. Travelers flock to the Old town to marvel at (amongst others) the fan-shaped central square...

Is Paris more Beautiful in the Rain?

This feels like a good subject to ponder as I finish writing my new book about Paris although I have a feeling I will be writing more about Paris in the future – the story is not fully told nor...

French Wine, Tommy Simpson and the Tour de France

I had a bit of a deja vu moment recently (and on Saturday it will be 45 years since I saw Crosby Stills Nash and Young at Wembley Stadium but that album has nothing to do with this post) when I...

Le Reminet, Le Fork and how to grab a bargain lunch

A friend at work always cut out vouchers and searched for internet offers and she never paid full price, in fact I think she got paid to take things of their hands sometimes. I always had an...

Things to Do in Florence, Italy

There are so many things to do in Florence Italy! So I've put together this comprehensive Florence travel guide. It encompasses all of the things that one must see and do while visiting this...