It has become a tradition of mine to dedicate a couple of days around the turn of the year for looking back on the travels of the previous 12 months. Many of us travel so often these days that it can almost start feeling mundane, so it’s good to take time to appreciate that traveling is,… Continue reading Meeting Her Majesty the Queen and Other Travel Highlights of 2017
Category: Paris
Monthly roundup: September 2017
Colourful leaves, chilly mornings, hot chocolate and chestnuts? Not quite. September was still a full-on summer month: I got to experience some of the hottest days of the year and wear the sundresses that had remained in the closet during the colder-than-expected Northern summer. It was a busy month both for me and for the… Continue reading Monthly roundup: September 2017
Off the Beaten Path: The Secret Paris
If you know me, you must know that I adore Paris. I’ve been drawn to its bohemian vibe ever since I first visited the city aged 19 (or perhaps even earlier than that, perhaps it was since I first watched Amelie). Thanks to the convenient train connection and budget-friendly accommodation options, we now try to visit… Continue reading Off the Beaten Path: The Secret Paris
Postcards from Paris: Eurostar to the French capital
I still find it hard to believe that you can hop on a train in central London and find yourself standing in the middle of Paris just a couple of hours later. No stress, no hassle, no getting stuck on the Piccadilly line on your way to the airport. Even better, no wasting your precious… Continue reading Postcards from Paris: Eurostar to the French capital