Grenoble in France is a pretty town that’s surrounded by mountains. With so many fun things to do in Grenoble France knowing where to start can be tricky, especially since you’re likely spending just a few days there, or using it as a base for a budget ski holiday in France. During my university degree,…
On a trip to the Dordogne Valley, I flew in and out of Brive from London. We spent a bit of time exploring this pretty, small town and despite the fact that it’s not well known, it has quite a lot to offer visitors. I spent a couple of days being guided around Brive, exploring…
I was amazed on a trip to the Dordogne Valley. I’ve been to France many times for family holidays, and university ski trips and I even lived in Grenoble for 9 months too. I thought I knew what to expect from France, but I was totally unprepared for the beauty of the Dordogne Valley. Over several…
There’s just something nice about catching the train and having it transport you to another destination without having to worry about long queues at security nor having to hang around for a few hours in an airport lounge with no seats (I’m looking at you Stanstead!). When an email from Eurostar flashed up on my…
Saint Malo in Brittany France is the perfect destination for a weekend trip from the UK. For many British people, the region of Brittany in France is associated as a place you go when you’re a baby (it’s easy for your parents to take you to), or a place you visit when you’re older and…
Summer’s great and all but you can’t go skiing in the summer and that’s just one of the reasons I love winter. I’ve been fortunate to go on skiing holidays in the Alps with family, Canada, university and on my own. I’ve skied in some of the most popular resorts in the Alps but the quieter…
If you’re visiting Grenoble and want to do the Grenoble Bastille hike there are definitely some things you should know beforehand. The Bastille is a small hill that sits as the backdrop to Grenoble and is where you’ll find a fortress (fort de la bastille Grenoble France). A trip to Grenoble is not complete unless…
Skiing is fun. It’s fast, it’s frightening and addictive. It’s also bloody expensive. Ski passes alone cost upwards of £150 for a week and that’s before you’ve factored in the costs of getting there, accommodation, ski hire, ski gear, all the food you’ll be eating after all that exercise, and of course the alcohol consumed…
When I used to live in Grenoble, taking a day trip to the cute town of Vizille France and its castle was one of my favorite things to do on a nice day. This is definitely one of the best day trips from Grenoble, another would be planning a trip to Lyon, or Annecy. Between…
I’ve visited the city of Lyon in France several times now. Most of these were when I lived in Grenoble. I’d spend a few hours here every now and again since it was so easy to get to by train, and took weekend trips with friends and when family came to visit. Though I enjoyed…