France

10 charming places you must see in Montmartre

It's not hard to fall in love with Montmartre’s charm. Once a village outside of Paris, Montmartre became the city’s 18th arrondissement in 1860. Despite this it does retain a village feel...

15 Paris Travel Tips: Mistakes to avoid

I have listed the 15 Mistakes that you have to avoid when you are in Paris. We all know that Paris is a major tourist destination in Europe. Well, I can’t doubt that. Who does not want to...

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...

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...