Lille is the capital of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region in northern France, near the border with Belgium. A cultural hub and bustling university town today, it was once an important merchant center of French Flanders. Many Flemish influences remain in the city’s culture, cuisine and architecture. The historic center, Vieux Lille, is characterized by 17th-century brick […]
We’re excited to have arrived in Reims by train ready for our private Tour of Taittinger Champaign house curtasy of a family friend from NZ. The region is beautiful and feels very different to Paris. The tour started with a video explains the history of the company, after which we were taken for a tour […]
If ever there was a city worth visiting solely to see a piece of architecture – it would be Paris. I have 3 must-see items on my list for this trip to Paris: The Louvre, Notre Dame, The Eiffel Tower. Paris, France’s capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy […]
Intrepid traveller who enjoys unique, obscure and off-the-beaten track locations to traditional 'hot-spots'. Seeking out lesser-known eateries while abroad to ensure an authentic local experience. LAST SEEN: Building a Mud House & Volunteering in Kenya. NEXT STOP: Kalkan on the Turkish Mediterranean coast
