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City Guides, France, Paris

The 12 Best Neighbourhoods in Paris to Visit (Guide + Map)

Paris is best explored by neighbourhood. The best neighbourhoods in Paris to visit include Le Marais, St Germain, Champ du Mars, Montmartre, the 7th Arrondissement and Ile de Cite, but you’ll be rewarded for venturing to charming, leafy and quieter neighbourhoods like Montparnasse and Passy with a slice of everyday Parisian life. Paris is divided into arrondissements, which are arranged a bit like a snail’s shell, … Continue reading The 12 Best Neighbourhoods in Paris to Visit (Guide + Map)

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Destination Guides, Paris

25 Best Emily in Paris Filming Locations + Map (2024)

It’s a cliche to say, but Paris really is one of the main characters in Netflix’s smash hit series, Emily in Paris. Fans will be delighted to find that there are Emily in Paris filming locations all over Paris to visit, including Emily’s Apartment, Gabriel’s Restaurant, the Savoir offices and dozens of iconic Paris sights that were used as locations in the popular series. On … Continue reading 25 Best Emily in Paris Filming Locations + Map (2024)

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Islands & Beaches, Sifnos

Faros & Glyfos: Beach hopping in Sifnos

Faros is exactly the kind of sleepy, waterfront village I’d been dreaming of when I planned our trip to the Cyclades islands in Greece. Located on the tiny island of Sifnos, the small harbour of Faros is lined with a handful of tavernas and the water is a dazzling shade of blue. Best of all, the beach was uncrowded and I really felt like we … Continue reading Faros & Glyfos: Beach hopping in Sifnos

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City Guides, Paros

Naousa, Paros Guide: A Gorgeous Harbour Village

Naousa is a stylish village on the northern coast of Paros, one of Greece’s Cycladic Islands. Naousa (sometimes spelled Naoussa) is the most sophisticated village in Paros, and is home to the island’s best restaurants, bars and nightclubs. It isn’t as busy or over-developed as the villages in Mykonos, fortunately, but everything definitely moves at a faster pace than in other major villages in Paros, … Continue reading Naousa, Paros Guide: A Gorgeous Harbour Village

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Burgundy, Travel Itineraries

2 Days in Burgundy: Itinerary for 48 Hours in Beaune & Cote d’Or (+ Map)

Three words: French. Wine. Country! Burgundy is one of France’s greatest wine regions, dotted with grand chateaux and biscuit-coloured villages where it seems that time stands still. We spent two days in Burgundy in June this year, which was the perfect introduction to this exceptional corner of France. You could spend so much longer exploring the region, but 48 hours in Burgundy is a great … Continue reading 2 Days in Burgundy: Itinerary for 48 Hours in Beaune & Cote d’Or (+ Map)

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Islands & Beaches, Sifnos

Cheronissos: Sifnos’ most idyllic beach

Cheronissos is a remote beach and harbour on the northern tip of Sifnos, a tiny Cycladic island between Paros and Milos. When David and I spent two weeks in Greece, I think we saw more jaw-dropping beaches in the short time we were there, than I’d seen in my entire life to date. Despite the steep competition, it was the tiny beach of Cheronissos in … Continue reading Cheronissos: Sifnos’ most idyllic beach

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Destination Guides, Islands & Beaches, Milos

The Best Beaches in Milos, Greece (+ Map)

The island of Milos has some of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, which is no small feat in a country with 227 islands and more than 13,800 km of coastline. Milos has 70 beaches, which is the most beaches of any island in the Cyclades. The best beaches in Milos include Sarakiniko, Agia Kiriaki, Plathiena, Paleochori, and what makes Milos beaches so special is … Continue reading The Best Beaches in Milos, Greece (+ Map)

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Where to stay in Sifnos in 2024? Apollonia, Platis Gialis or Kamares (+ Map)

Trying to decide where to stay in Sifnos? This brief guide gives an overview of the best places to stay in Sifnos, and my recommendations based on my own trip to Sifnos. Where to stay in Sifnos depends on the type of trip you are looking for, but if you want to be on the beach, the best places to stay are Faros, Platis Gialis or … Continue reading Where to stay in Sifnos in 2024? Apollonia, Platis Gialis or Kamares (+ Map)

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Destination Guides, Milos

Where to Stay in Milos? Pollonia, Adamas or Plaka

Milos is one of the most beautiful islands in Greece and is becoming more and more popular with international travellers. Not yet as overrun as Santorini or Mykonos, Milos has plenty to explore with more than 70 beaches, a handful of charming fishing villages dotted around the island and the famous Kleftiko caves. Where to stay in Milos is something that I spent a lot … Continue reading Where to Stay in Milos? Pollonia, Adamas or Plaka

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Paros Travel Guide, Greece: Best Villages, Beaches & More

Paros is one of the best Greek islands to visit, especially for first time visitors to Greece. With some of the prettiest traditional village in the Cyclades, dozens of beautiful beaches and a handful of ancient ruins and historic sites, it’s a miracle that Paros isn’t as overcrowded as nearby Mykonos and Santorini. The island is still blissfully peaceful in most parts, and it doesn’t … Continue reading Paros Travel Guide, Greece: Best Villages, Beaches & More

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