Contiki Tours may be a lot of things, but I have to give them this much: They introduced me to Nice. Before my tour, Nice wasn’t on my radar. We had arrived for a few sunny days, in the middle of a cold European winter and I fell in love. It was the only place during the trip, apart from Barcelona, where we saw blue … Continue reading Postcards: Why I love Nice
One of the most bizarre things about the beaches in the Italian and French Rivieras is that huge sections of them are roped off and come at a price. I’ve never seen a private beach club in Australia and it seems strange to me that someone can own part of the beach. It’s a smart business move, however, because most of these beaches have rocks … Continue reading Lazy days at Opera Plage Beach Club, Nice
Back home, the best markets are usually reserved for the weekend. In Nice, even markets on a Monday are a shopping mecca! If only I had an empty suitcase and an overflowing bank account to visit them with. Row after row of cute, brightly coloured striped awnings shade stall after stall of treasures. The market specialised in costume jewellery, art, furniture and homewares. For fellow … Continue reading Treasure hunting at the antique markets in Nice
Nice is the most dazzling town I’ve been to. Walking around on the first morning, I couldn’t help but repeat over and over how beautiful it was. I love this mural alongside a cafe, a cute nod to it’s surroundings and full of character. The cafe is on the main promenade overlooking the white pebble beach and azure ocean. Perfect place for caramel and apple … Continue reading Postcards: Street art in Nice