France is the most visited country in the world. A majority of those visitors are heading to Paris, the most visited city in the world, but there is much to discover for travellers who venture into the French countryside – which is defined as anywhere outside of Paris’ city limits, according to Parisians. French cuisine was the first cuisine to enter the UNESCO’s World Heritage List as a “world intangible heritage”, and French culture has been the fascination of the English speaking world since the English and French began sparring across the channel.
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Five days of croissants, crepes and cafe terrasses was the perfect return trip to Paris, on my fifth visit to the French capital. In 5 days in Paris on our most recent returned trip, we re-visited some of the city’s most beautiful icons like Sacre Coeur, the Louvre, Notre Dame and the Arc du Triomphe, had picnics along the banks of the Seine and in … Continue reading 5 Days In Paris: A Return Trip Itinerary
This itinerary for 3 weeks in France, Italy & Greece is perfect for first time visitors, who want to experience a variety of the best of each country, while maximising their time. France, Italy & Greece are some of the most dazzling countries in Europe to visit, but planning an itinerary can come with a mind-boggling number of decisions. In 3 weeks, if you are … Continue reading Itinerary: 3 Weeks in France, Italy & Greece for First Time Visitors
Alsace is the France of fairy tales. Located in the northeast corner of France, near the border with Germany, Alsace is home to several of the most beautiful villages in France and one of France’s loveliest wine regions, which produces elegant white wines like riesling, gewurztraminer and pinot blanc. In this post I’ve shared our itinerary for 2 days in Alsace, including our favourite Alsatian … Continue reading 2 Days in Alsace: Itinerary for Colmar, Villages & Wineries on the Route des Vins (2025)
After I graduated from university, I went to Europe for five weeks with my best friend. We travelled through France, Italy & Greece, with one brief stop in Turkey at Ephesus. We started in Paris, travelled by train to Avignon & Nice, then along the coastline into Italy, to visit Cinque Terre, Milan, Verona, Venice, Florence and Rome. In Rome, we met with a tour … Continue reading Itinerary: 5 Weeks in France, Italy, Greece & Turkey
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 office 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 (2025)
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, 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 place to start for … Continue reading 2 Days in Burgundy: Itinerary for 48 Hours in Beaune & Cote d’Or (+ Map)
Last summer, we spent 1 month in the UK & Europe, which was 4.5 wonderful weeks travelling through Ireland, the UK, France, Switzerland and Greece. I’ve shared our itinerary for one month in Europe below, to share some ideas for your own big trip! I still can’t quite believe how wonderful this trip was. Our itinerary was full of destinations that felt so different from … Continue reading Itinerary: 1 Month in the UK & Europe, from Ireland to Crete
The 2nd arrondissement is one of Paris‘ best kept secrets. Home to the neighbourhoods of Bourse, Sentier and Montorgueil, this elegant and charming arrondissement manages to fly under the radar despite it’s central location. It was one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Paris on my most recent visit, and one I’d previously overlooked. Located in the heart of Paris, it’s the city’s smallest neighbourhood. Despite … Continue reading Paris’ 2nd Arrondissement Guide: Bourse, Sentier & Montorgueil
Choosing where to stay in Paris can be overwhelming, with 20 arrondissements to choose from and major sights scattered all over the city. Whether you’re planning your first trip to Paris or a return trip, I hope this guide helps you find the best area to stay in Paris for your trip. I’ve visited Paris five times, and have explored all of the city. The … Continue reading Where to stay in Paris: 10 of the best areas to stay for visitors (& where to avoid)
Le Marais is one of the best neighbourhoods to visit in Paris, with charming medieval streets, dozens of independent boutiques and vintage stores, and a vibrant, village-like atmosphere. Le Marais is one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Paris, home to some of the city’s best designers and shopping. The best things to do in Le Marais include some beautiful historic sights like Place des Vosges, … Continue reading Le Marais Guide: Paris’ 3rd & 4th Arrondissement (2025)