The Best TRAIN-FRIENDLY Day Trips from Lille to Belgium
One of the best things about living in and visiting Lille is its proximity to Belgium. It is incredibly easy to visit Belgium for the day! Whether by car, train, or bus, there are many straightforward day trips from Lille to Belgium. Let’s take a look at the best and easiest day trips from Lille […]
5 things you should know when visiting Provence, France
Visiting Provence, France has been a bucket list destination for years! When I think of Provence, I immediately imagine rolling hills of lavender stretching out as far as the eye can see. This was the image I had in mind as I headed off on a 1-week long road trip in summer 2021. However, this […]
Top 5 things to do in Roubaix
When I moved to Roubaix, it wasn’t a town that particularly excited me. I thought it was just a place to live that was close to Lille. But Roubaix I’ve learned has a pretty incredible history which makes it an interesting place to visit and live. It actually has been one of the richest towns […]
How to make the most out of your visit to Gorges du Verdon
The Gorges du Verdon was a site that, as a foreigner, was completely new to me. It’s not the first name that comes to mind when I think of France, or Provence even for that matter! However, if you are planning to visit Provence, you NEED to add the Gorges du Verdon to your itinerary! […]
10 things to do in Bordeaux you’re going to LOVE
Planning a visit to one of France’s most underrated cities? Amazing choice! Here you’ll find a list of 10 things to do in Bordeaux that I think every first-time visitor should experience! I’ve been lucky enough to visit this city on countless occasions, mainly because my fiancee is from there and I’ve been toured around […]
Famous Cabaret Shows to see in Paris
When I picture a cabaret show in Paris, I immediately envision a line of beautiful women dancing the can-can. But little did I know that there is more to a cabaret than just the can-can. In fact, it is a huge part of French history and culture. If visiting a cabaret is on your bucket […]
BEST parks in Paris you NEED to visit
As we all know, Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world – it’s the reason why so many tourists flock to it every year! But surprisingly, the parks in Paris are not often included in a tourist’s itinerary. Paris is filled to the brim with history, people, fashion, and food – […]
Complete 1-week Road Trip Budget for Germany and Alsace
You know when you picture fairytales, with timber-framed houses nestled into rolling hills? Yeah, that’s Germany and Alsace – and they actually look like that!! One of the best ways to experience this cute little corner of Europe is by road trip. And I’m here to break down exactly our road trip budget for your […]
