The night we are due to leave Switzerland for France we watch the news for the first time in days. The main headlines mention chaotic scenes in Paris and many…
We have just arrived in Italy and no kidding both my handbag and shoes have just broken. Handbag yesterday. Shoes today. Obviously some retail therapy god is looking over me…
Arles amphitheatre
For the past six days Arles a city full of Roman treasures located in Provence, Southern France has been living up to its reputation and providing us with glorious…
Oh Bordeaux! An edifying two night visit to the city of wine and we have come away not only more knowledgeable about this nectar but so very impressed with this…
I think we have stumbled into castle wonderland and no - that's not the rosé talking. Last week we caught the super fast TGV from Paris to Bordeaux. It took…
We have been in Paris for 5 days now and our ears have become immune to the constant wail of sirens. As I type - Frances' new president - Emmanuel…
Its Wednesday 10th May and we have just arrived in Paris. The past week has been spent enjoying the amazing hospitality of family - and catching up with "the kids"!…
Anyone who has ever travelled overseas soon realises how ridiculously confusing (and expensive) it is ensuring you stay connected once you leave Australian waters. Staying on our current plans (Telstra…