The Creuse is a region we’d be willing to bet you’ve not heard of. Located almost as though you dropped a pin in the very center of France, it’s nearly an equal distance from Bordeaux, Paris and Lyon. With a population of more cows than people, France’s Creuse is the perfect destination to get outdoors […]
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Le Lockdown: Living Through the Coronavirus Lockdown in France
What is there even to say? The world feels like its gone mad. China, Italy, Spain, now France – and many more to come – are in states of lockdown. Residents cannot leave their homes except for necessities like food and medicine. The phrase “social distancing” will no doubt be in Google’s annual Year in […]
Live Virtual Wine Tasting Experience
In Bordeaux, wine is a way of life. You don’t even have to be a wine drinker. This city was built on the wine trade and wine remains, to this day, an integral part of life in Bordeaux. Naturally, one of the things we miss most living in Bordeaux during this weird period of time […]
How to Save Money on Your Next Flight
After more than 20 years of sleuthing out the best airfare to destinations around the globe, I often find myself sharing my tips about finding great deals on airfare in various forums. I’ve finally compiled all those tips on how to save money on flights into one spot. Unfortunately, there’s no shortcut for finding cheap […]
Best Travel Gift Ideas for Travel Addicts
Whether it’s a gift for the holidays or you’re shopping for a special occasion like the birthday of the travel addict in your life, our travel gift ideas are ones any world traveler will love. After more than a decade of trying out countless travel products and gear ourselves as professional travel writers, we’ve curated […]
Mongol Rally: A 10,000 Mile Adventure from Europe to Mongolia
Called the greatest motoring adventure on the planet, the Mongol Rally is an annual car rally that begins in Europe and ends in Ulan Ude, Russia. Originally it ended in Mongolia, hence the name this rally earned when the inaugural one took place back in 2004. There’s basically three rules for the Mongol Rally: Mongol […]
12 Hot Air Balloon Adventures for Your Bucket List
I might be a little bit biased, but I think hot air ballooning over the world’s must stunning landscapes is one of the most romantic experiences you can have. After all, Tim and I were married in a hot air balloon…sort of. A hot air balloon wedding wasn’t always the plan. Actually, it was a […]
Chateau de Reignac: The Scent Garden Tour
The year is 2009. It’s a story worthy of a becoming a movie, just as Bottle Shock recounted the tale of a Napa Valley winemaker who beats every French vintner in the Paris Wine Tasting of 1976. Only this time, world-famous wine critics rank an AOC Bordeaux Supérieur above some of Bordeaux’s most renowned 1er […]
Vivanco: The Ultimate Wine Experience in Spain
Bordeaux’s La Cité du Vin may have been all the rage since it opened in 2016, but wine lover’s take note. There’s an even larger museum of wine and wine culture, and it’s located in Spain’s most famous wine region: La Rioja. While Spain sometimes flies under the radar compared to neighboring France, the Vivanco […]
How I’m Learning French: 10 Tips for Language Learning
When I moved to Bordeaux, France in 2016, I barley knew a dozen words. I could say the basics almost any tourist could say like bonjour and merci. It definitely wasn’t ideal for living in France. Most people and businesses that you interact with to do all the things you need to do in order […]
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