Bordeaux is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world, yet not long ago it wasn’t a place you came to for wine tourism. The gates to Bordeaux’s majestic chateaux were firmly closed and the majority of the wine is sold En Primeur (a system of pre-selling the wine long before its ever […]
Luxe Adventure Traveler’s Complete Guide to Northern Lights in Iceland
The Northern Lights are one of the biggest draws of visiting Iceland in winter. In all honesty, Iceland is also one of the biggest gambles when it comes to selecting Northern Lights holidays because of the island nation’s notoriously unpredictable weather. While there are statistically better chances to see the Aurora other places, Iceland is […]
5 Tips for Photographing Iceland’s Gorgeous Waterfalls
Iceland is full of drop dead gorgeous landscapes and countless take-your-breath-away waterfalls. It’s easy enough to snap a photo, but it’s the photos with the frothy water in motion that really draw you in. It’s those images with the blurred water that truly make you feel like you’re there; make you feel like you can […]
5 Things to Do in Tromso in Winter
Tromsø is touted as the Northern Lights capital of Norway, but as we’re always reminding people, there’s never any guarantee that you’ll see the Northern Lights. It’s a good thing, then, that it’s not just the Northern Lights that make Tromsø an excellent choice for a winter getaway. Between stunning fjords and the gorgeous Lyngen […]
How To Find an Apartment in France
And here I thought applying for my long stay French visa was tough. That felt like a walk in the park to navigate compared to finding an apartment in Bordeaux. I Googled endlessly and didn’t find any information that was actually helpful in this process, so you get to benefit from the tears shed, stress […]
Chateau Haut-Sarpe: The Versailles of Saint-Émilion
Chateau Haut-Sarpe is one of the oldest wine estates in Saint-Émilion. The chateau itself was modeled on the Petit Trianon at Versailles, otherwise known as Marie Antoinette’s cottage, and is set among vineyards and gardens. Living in Bordeaux, I can taste most of the regions wines at the various wine bars in the city. So […]
5 Reasons to Love Intercontinental Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a city that you just can’t help but feel regal in from the moment you set foot among its grandiose buildings and squares. There’s not another hotel better fit for a king or queen in Bordeaux Centre than the Intercontinental Bordeaux Grand Hotel and it’s certainly the place to stay when visiting the […]
La Cite du Vin: Bordeaux’s Wine Museum
When we tell people we live in Bordeaux, the response is “Great wine, but what city do you live in?” Bordeaux is indeed one of the most famous wine regions in the world, but it’s also a city. A gorgeous honey-colored neoclassical city married with the remains of a medieval town…but that’s a story for […]
5 Types of French Coffee, Explained
Once upon a time I wrote the still wildly popular guide to Italian coffees. After seven years of living in Italy and traveling around Europe, you think I’d be a pro at ordering coffee just about anywhere on this continent. But I’ve quickly come to realize that living in Italy only truly made me an […]
3 Luxe Splurges for Your Rome Holiday
When in Rome! Which, to us, means putting the guide book down and stepping off the tourist trail. There’s no doubt that the Colosseum (even I couldn’t stay away after five previous visits to it), Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain and all the other must-see Roman attractions should be included in your Rome itinerary. But adding […]
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