Crossing Border Festival: A border where music & words meet
We live in a world of constant distraction. Email. Twitter. Facebook. Instagram We watch TV on the tablet or laptop. We play games on…
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Day trips from Paris: Lille
Despite being the capital of Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France’s northern-most region, and France’s fifth largest urban area, Lille is often overlooked by tourists. Truth is, Lille…
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Video: What is San Sebastian like?
Community. Amazing. Civilised. Cultural. Gastronomy. There are many ways you can describe San Sebastian in just one word. Following my recent guide of 40…
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Paris, in 15 Short Films
Paris has obviously featured in everything from blockbusters to European art-house films, but it has also inspired a lot of short-form video work –…
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Don’t forget Paris. Keep travelling.
On Mondays, over the last few weeks, I’ve been publishing articles about Paris on the blog thanks to an exciting new collaboration with Paris…
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Cheap eats guide to Amsterdam
Visiting Amsterdam on a budget? Besides this recently updated guide to the best cheap eats in the city ( compiled with the help of…
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Day trips from Paris: Rouen
Just over an hour from Paris by train, Rouen is the capital of Haute-Normandie and the perfect town to visit if you feel like…
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Vincent Van Gogh, in 40 pictures & 20 songs
This year I turned 36. I am a year younger than when Vincent died. This year marks 125 years since his death: 30th July,…
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Is London the best value family destination in the world?
When you think about taking the kids for a holiday, the first thing that crosses your mind is getting value for money. You…
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5 Things to do in Paris this Fall
The crowds are smaller, the days are shorter and the weather’s chillier – it’s time to get out your umbrella and enjoy Paris in…
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