With that unmistakeable glass pyramid, The Louvre is one of the most iconic attractions in Paris. Because of this, it is incredibly popular with tourists, attracting 7.3 million people per year, so you can expect to be fighting your way through the crowds to catch a glimpse of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous Mona Lisa painting. …
My first trip to Paris was in September 2006. I was at university at the time and went there for a weekend with my best friend Elle. Out of all the activities we did there, the thing I remember most is our night at the Moulin Rouge! We hadn’t actually intended to see a show …
After the Travel Bloggers unite conference in Porto this summer, I decided to catch a cheap flight to Toulouse, then take the train from there to Nice. I spent a week on the French Riviera, exploring the towns of Cannes, Antibes, Nice, Villefranche, Cap d’Ail, Eze Village and Monaco. It’s a beautiful part of the world, and definitely one …
The South of France is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been in Europe, but it can also be rather expensive to stay there. That’s why I decided to stay in Nice, which offers the perfect base for exploring the French Riviera by train or bus, while offering a number of inexpensive …
One of the things I remember most about my trip to Paris was the incredible views. The city has so many world famous landmarks, but it wasn’t enough to just stand at the base, I had to climb on top of them. I remember so many exhausting climbs, but every time I arrived breathless at …
Paris. Je t’aime. One of the most famous and romantic cities in the world, it’s easy to fall in love with Paris. With an overwhelming number of landmarks, sights and attractions, if you haven’t got that much time to explore the city it can be difficult to know where to start. On my visit to …
