Probe around France
After a couple of years, I decided I wanted to visit Barcelona again. And I wanted a new railway adventure. So I looked into the options to travel by train to Barcelona! I found a great overnight train from Paris to Barcelona and decided to book it. Who doesn’t want to catch the Paris to […]
I love Christmas markets and planning a visit to a Christmas market in Europe to brighten up the dark December month. But I’ve been to quite a few already and I really wanted to see something new and exciting. As I visited the enchanting Alsace region in France in the summer, I decided to head
Bordeaux in the south of France is often referred to as the ‘Paris of the south’ or ‘Little Paris’. As I’ve visited Paris multiple times and spent some time in Bordeaux, I came to the conclusion that Bordeaux is nothing like Paris. Maybe you’d like to visit but you’re wondering: Is Bordeaux worth visiting? Because
After driving a part of the Alsace wine route by car, it was time to switch modes of transport. For 2 days, I rented an electric bike. And I had such an amazing time exploring part of the Alsace wine route by bike. Because I think cycling is a great way to sample the wine
When you visit Bordeaux, in the south of France you’ll be bound to go wine tasting. But what if you can’t or don’t want to join a long (expensive) tour? Luckily for you, there are numerous options for Bordeaux wine tasting that are within the city of Bordeaux and you can arrange it without a
As with all major cities in Europe, Bordeaux also offers her visitors a city pass. During your selected time frame, you have access to public transport and included museums. But is the Bordeaux City Pass worth it? And should you get the Bordeaux Pass when you visit this city in the south of France? Here
The city of Nice in the south of France, it THE place to be to explore the French Riviera and the Provence region of France. But where to stay? Here is a list of the 8 best hotels in Nice, for an amazing time in the city for every type of traveler. If you’re craving
The high-speed train from Amsterdam (the Netherlands) to Paris (France) was called the Thalys train, but since the 2nd half of 2023, Thalys joined forces with Eurostar. The high-speed train from Amsterdam to Paris is now called: Eurostar. At first, the line only ran from Paris to Brussels (Belgium) but was extended to include the
Recently, I visited the city of Bordeaux in southern France. Besides copious amounts of wine, I knew I also wanted to dive into the cuisine and foods of Bordeaux. When I learned my favorite Food Tour company, Devour Tours, would have its very first Bordeaux Food Tour during my stay, I did not hesitate for
If you’re looking for a fun weekend break, in a warm city with interesting museums, delicious wines, and amazing shopping opportunities, then Bordeaux, in the southwest of France is an excellent idea. Did you know you can travel from the Netherlands to Bordeaux by train in a little more than 7 hours? Here is my
If you only have one day in Strasbourg France, you want to make the most of it! I share my itinerary for a quick 1-day trip below. With my Strasbourg one-day itinerary, you’ll see the best of Strasbourg, and get a good feel of the city. Obviously, you can always come back for more! Wherever
One of the must-do things if you travel to Alsace, the north-east region in France, close to Germany and Switzerland is to go wine tasting. But how can you arrange a wine tasting in Alsace when you travel on your own? I went to the Alsace region for their fine dining but also to taste
While planning my trip to Alsace, France, I contemplated if I should buy the regional discount card, named the Pass’Alsace. This is the local tourist pass for Alsace. For research purposes, I decided to buy the Alsace tourist card and see if it would offer value for money. Here you can read my experiences and
You have decided to visit the Alsace region in France, which is an excellent idea. But which Alsace villages and medieval towns in Alsace are actually worth your time? I give you a list of my 9 top-favorite villages in the Alsace and Alsace towns that are worth stopping for. Did you know the famous
Since I was a little girl, I thought I would visit Paris, fall in love with it, and spend the rest of my life in Paris. Writing an epic novel, while sipping my cappuccino at a wrought iron table on a tiny balcony overlooking Paris with views of the Eiffel Tower. I’d be traipsing between