Tag: France
Travel articles, guides, travel tips, unusual things to do, travel challenges and secret places in France
Strasbourg – attractions to visit in a weekend
Strasbourg is the sophisticated, cosmopolitan capital city of the region of Alsace in France. It is also the second capital of Europe (sheltering the [...]
How to skip the longest lines in Paris
We challenge you: Use your time in Paris to have fun instead of waiting in lines
Paris has so much to offer when it comes to museums, and you'll prob [...]
Magical gardens to get lost around the world
The challenge: get lost in a magic garden
Not every garden in the world is just well-shaped bushes and trees + fountains + benches. Sometimes gardens [...]
Four pilgrimage routes to walk or bike with purpose
Today many of the traditional pilgrimage routes have turned into a tourist business rather than a matter of religion. But times change and if you feel [...]
5 favourite children’s railways in Europe
We challenge you: Ride a children's railway even if you're not a child any more
Travelling by train is one of the most exciting adventures you experie [...]
8 fun facts about the Mona Lisa, the mystery of her smile and eyebrows
The Mona Lisa is one of the world’s most mysterious paintings. Going through all its secrets could take years of your life, so let’s start with some o [...]
Curie Museum in Paris – a radioactive tour you take voluntarily
The challenge: take a radioactive tour through time and learn more about the amazing scientist Marie Curie
The Curie Museum in Paris is one of my fav [...]
20 signs you’ve lived in Paris for too long
20 things that makes you say: "Enough, I've lived in this city too long, it's time to go".
Hi, my name is Simone! Let me introduce myself a little [...]
A nature lover’s photoguide to our planet
As dwellers of the planet Earth we tend to take its beauty for granted. So stop for a second, take a deep breath and enjoy the amazing landscapes arou [...]
One day in Paris when you have a long layover – Part 1
A brief recap on a day I spent in Paris thanks to a 20-hour layover. This one-day itinerary will give you ideas on what to see and do in the French ca [...]