Tag: France
Travel articles, guides, travel tips, unusual things to do, travel challenges and secret places in France
5 beaches in the middle of busy cities (because life is better in flip-flops)
The challenge: find a beach in the middle of a busy city and transport your soul thousands of miles away while you sip a cocktail
There's no doubt li [...]
10 quotes about Paris that explain why people love it
The city of Lights is a life-long love for many people who have visited it and the ultimate dream for those who still have not. Is it the streets, or [...]
The free sparkling water fountains in Paris (+ map)
The challenge: don't spend a dime on water in Paris. Instead, refill your bottle using the free sparkling water fountains throughout the city
Tap wat [...]
Beaujolais Nouveau Day: how to welcome the young wine like the French do
The challenge: welcome the new vintage of Beaujolais wine wherever you are in the world
Beaujolais Nouveau and the third Thursday of November have be [...]
6 randomly chosen castles with stories in Europe
This article could have easily turned into 'The 6 best...' or 'Top 6...', but that leads us to a point we want to prove here: traveling is not a compe [...]
11 facts about the Eiffel Tower you probably didn’t know
Once upon a time most Parisians hated the Eiffel Tower, imagining that it would start to lean and eventually fall over the Louvre or Notre Dame, smash [...]
One day in Paris when you have a long layover – Part 2
Continuing from Part 1...
6 pm - I take the metro and go down to the banks of Seine to enjoy the lovely sunset. I exit at La Madeleine and marv [...]
Top Five Cities You Must See Once in Your Lifetime
Across the world, people typically travel to places to see sites of historical significance or natural wonders. This is understandable - when you spe [...]
Colmar – France’s fairytale town
Traveling to Colmar, France, can be an enchanting experience, and gaining insights from locals can make your visit even more special. Here are some t [...]
Most Beautiful Fields of Lavender in France
France has the most beautiful lavender fields in the world. Many of these fields are located in Valensole, but the flowers also bloom in other parts [...]