When the time comes to hang up your backpack, you don’t always have to do it in the place you first put it on. Why not move to one of the amazing places you visited while travelling; somewhere you love that really inspires you? For me, this was the wine-making region of Burgundy in central France. Why, you ask? Well, let me explain… My love of Burgundy goes back to when I was saving up for my travels. I wor ...

Nothing pleases me more than a good road trip with my man. Windows rolled all the way down, sun beaming off the dashboard, dreamy shoe-gaze lilting from the speakers and a whole web of unknown roads up ahead. The sense of discovery and surprise is tangible and I take great pleasure in the act of crossing boarders and entering the unfamiliar. However, when driving through Europe (France to Italy, to be speci ...

A large number of villages located at high-altitudes provide skiing between June and September. These villages are accessed by lifts and are great for skiing in the summer. It should be kept in mind that not all these places provide variety and the gradient may be insufficient. France The Tignes is a highly developed skiing area during the summer months in France. The drop is about 750 feet and you can ski ...

[caption id="attachment_7449" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="Courtesy of Arnaud Bachelard"][/caption] A journey to France was not complete until I visited the awe-inspiring and gigantic Mont Blanc and experienced Chamonix holidays.  I was not disappointed, with lungs full of alpine air I took in a vista of spring-time flowers and soft sunlight.  Faraway I gazed at the lilac horizon of crooked peak ...

The countryside of France contains almost one half of the total campsites in Europe, boasting over 10,000 registered camping locations that range from primitive clearings to fully equipped caravan parks. Referred as “le camping sauvage” by the French, outdoor campsites in France are rated like hotels with classifications ranging from one star to four stars sites. France has five National Parks in the Southw ...

If there is one place in the world I'd love to go back in the winter, it would definitely be Chamonix, France. Chamonix is a perfect ski holiday in France for anyone who loves winter sports and well, some adventure. Did you know Chamonix hosted the first ever winter olympics in 1924? Cool, eh! Chamonix is one of those ski resorts that can accommodate different types of travelers. You'll find your regular sk ...

France is a great destination for a family holiday. You can enjoy family bike rides through the stunning French countryside, take in a bit of culture, maybe head to the beach for some surfing, and of course sit down together for some delicious French cuisine. Activities and excursions are the cornerstone of family holidays, so it can sometimes be tricky to keeping the cost down. Here are four tips for a che ...

[caption id="attachment_5199" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="photo credit:caperfrasers.wordpress.com"][/caption] A few days ago I came upon an article about three small islands, that I actually had no clue even existed. You would think being a Canadian and all that I would have known that a few islands around Newfoundland existed. Although, the funny thing is these tiny collection of islands are not ...

As the summer approaches, many individuals start hitting up the cafes and beautiful pavement terraces. The sunny days bring more tourists and Parisians to their favorite coffee hangout cafes. But there are only hands full of Cafes in Paris that are extremely popular and where many Parisians will be disappearing. 1.Open all-day and night; this multi-culture café is filled with people all summer long. It is l ...

Once upon a time (in 2005), I was studying in Italy. If there is something that Europeans take for granted, it's the close proximity they have to different countries. On a 4 hour drive, you can manage to cross 2-3 different countries. It's insane! Anyhow, if there was one adventure I had to experience as a skier living in Europe was to ski in the Alps. Oh yeah, you read correctly! One Friday, a friend and I ...