Anybody that prefers a homely atmosphere and friendly welcome with their pampering will enjoy a stay at the Chalet les Mazots in Chamonix, France. I’ve had the opportunity to stay in a number of self catered chalets in several alpine resorts but have to admit a catered chalet has them beaten hands down. This chalet [...]
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Living like a Parisian with Wimdu
Staying in a cosy little apartment in Paris should appeal to the romantic side of us all, even for just a few days. It can be preferable to staying in a large, luxury hotel; there is a sense of ownership, it belongs to you for the period of the stay. Therefore when offered the opportunity [...]
Paris; Eiffel’s Tower and Suburbs in the Mist
Springtime in Paris is often touted as the best time to visit and on a murky January day it was hard to disagree with this logic. The sky was grey and slightly misty, the summit of the famous Eiffel Tower playing hide and seek within the clouds. The chance of some great views over the [...]
France, Lyon; Postcards from the Upmarket Market
Markets are one of my favourite places to spend a few hours, especially if there is a chance to buy a coffee or possibly something stronger. I might even buy something! The market in Lyon in the Rhône-Alpes region of France goes one better; serving oysters and champagne to those with a taste for an [...]
Grenoble; Culture in the Mountains
Arriving in a destination on a cold, wet December evening can be enough to dampen the enthusiasm of any traveller. This can be especially frustrating in a city such as Grenoble which located in the Rhône Alpes region of France is surrounded by mountains. Built in a glacial valley on the confluence of the rivers [...]
Ile d’Aix; A Little Peace of France
Before I get slaughtered for my proofreading, the title of this post is a deliberate play on words and not merely a typo. Ile d’Aix is located in the Poitou-Charentes maritime region of France and at least at the time I visited in September was very peaceful indeed. Stepping off the late afternoon ferry which [...]
I’m a rehabilitating Adventure Snob
Earlier today in a social media conversation I caught myself posting in a manner which is slightly disappointing. The discussion was regarding skydiving; a pursuit which terrifies and excites many people in equal measure. During my military service I jumped out of planes on a regular basis amassing a great number of jumps from a [...]
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