My favourite things to do in La Rochelle, the ‘White City’
Nestled on the southwestern coast of France, is the charming fishing town of La Rochelle. Characterised by a rich maritime history, La Rochelle’s roots…
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My favourite things to do in Cognac
Just a 40 minute train ride from Angoulême (Ticket prices from €5, via SNCF-Connect.com ) and 2 hours from Bordeaux, Cognac still remains under…
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Where to eat in Copenhagen on a budget: 18 tips ( Updated October 2023 )
Famous for being home to Noma, the world’s best restaurant and a leader in the New Nordic cuisine movement, Copenhagen has the reputation of…
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Things to do in Angoulême, the international capital of comics
Angoulême was the star of Wes Anderson’s brand new masterpiece, ‘The French Dispatch.’ He visited the city in 2018 and it is easy…
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12 best things to do in Bordeaux
Bordeaux is the capital of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, but is perhaps better known as the wine capital of the world. Surrounded by some of…
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A visit to Bordeaux- a city looking towards the future
“Species that survive are not the strongest, nor the smartest species, but the ones that best adapt to change.” Charles Darwin I had no…
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Discovering Basel without guidebook, just a deck of cards
One of my takeaways from the pandemic was that you don’t have to go far or try too hard to find adventure, even in…
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Best things to do in Bochum – where to eat, drink and party
Bochum’s beauty lies in its honest, understated charm. This former industrial mining town is undergoing some major changes but even in the current state…
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9 things to do in Dortmund
Located in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of the country Dortmund proudly boasts its status as the country’s football hauptstadt. However, this former industrial…
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Where to eat in Thessaloniki, food capital of Greece
We came to Thessaloniki to eat and work. Plus to enjoy the warmth. It was late October and still a perfect 24c. Over…
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