Things to Do in Provence

2 Days in Provence

Monday 29th of June, 8 AM. The travel bug persists, we’ve been waiting for a long time to hit the road again. This day has finally come after 3 months of uncertainty due to COVID19. We start our 6...

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...

Beautiful Perched Village of Roussillon Provence, France

Justly famed as one of the most beautiful villages in the Luberon, Roussillon is a place we have loved from the early days of our travels in Provence. Perched high like so many of the Luberon...

15 Unusual Things to Do in Hanoi (Local Gems Guide) in 2026

Most travelers arrive in Hanoi and make a beeline for the same checklist: the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, a water puppet show, maybe a bowl of pho. And don't get me wrong, those things are...

What Not to Do in Vietnam: 13 Things to Avoid

Vietnam is a country rich in culture, the people are friendly, and it is also a great place to travel. However, if this is your first visit to Vietnam, knowing a few basics beforehand will help you...

3 Monasteries You Must Visit in the Cyclades

The history of Greece is intricately linked with the history of its monasteries. Most monasteries' foundation dates are lost in time. Some of the myths regarding their origin include a monk who...