To truly immerse yourself in the culture of a new country you must experience their culinary traditions. If you have food allergies or sensitivities, or are just a picky eater, this can be truly terrifying. However, preparing your own food from what is fresh and local is one way to embrace this facet of travel….
Category: Our Views on Travel
Living Like A Local
Spending an extended period of time in any city in Europe allows you immerse yourself in the culture and landscape of your destination. You can move beyond the fast and furious pace of a tourist and embrace a more relaxed schedule. We spent 14 nights at an Airbnb in Florence. We didn’t want to…
Cezanne, Van Gogh and Art in the South of France
If you are a fan of Impressionism you will most likely have already seen the south of France. According to Fodor’s, “Artists have been drawn to the south of France for generations, awed by its luminous colors and crystalline light. Monet, Renoir, Gauguin, and Van Gogh led the way, followed by Léger, Matisse, Picasso, Chagall,…
Side Trips From Aix
With a whole week in Aix we had plenty of time to explore the entire Provence region. Booking day trips allowed for flexible, economical adventures with a return to our home base each night. Our first choice, because we were in Provence after all, was a wine tour. The region is renowned for its roses…
A Week in Provence
Last week I discussed the concept of home base travel, staying in a central location for a longer period of time and using day trips to explore the area. We put our own theories to the test when we booked a full week in Aix-en-Provence in May. We arrived in Aix-en-Provence by train from Brussels…
Belgium – Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent
From our home base in Brussels we were able to explore three of the countries important cities; Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent. Although easily and affordably available to explore on your own with a short train ride from the capital, we chose to do guided bus tours. Our choice of tour company was spot on as we…
Belgium – Brussels
We spent five days in Belgium, home basing out of Brussels and travelling by bus to visit the other major cities in this small country. It is a region full of history and art, excellent food and amazing people. It is easy to navigate with an excellent public transit system if you want to travel…
The 80th Anniversary at Juno Beach
Today many people will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the landings in Normandy. Few of the men and women who participated in the strike that brought about the end of the Second World War are still alive, so it falls to us to remember that it was their valour and bravery that allow us to travel…
The Troubled Past of Belfast
During our port stop in Belfast we wanted to find a meaningful way to explore the city. We considered and dismissed the breath taking nature of Giant’s Causeway and the well known history of the Titanic Museum, both of which we will see when we return. Instead we chose to do a walking tour that…