Mountain Hiking in Aulus-les-Bains, France
I haven’t done any serious hiking since I was a Boy Scout. But when I visited Aulus-les-Bains, in Midi-Pyrenees, France, I couldn’t resist the lure of nature.
A Day-Trip to Ile Madame, Poitou-Charentes, France
Lying just off the coast in Poitou-Charentes is Ile Madame, a small island packed with history, charm, and… oysters!
The Cliff Chateau, Maison Forte de Reignac, in Dordogne, France
The Maison Forte de Reignac, in Dordogne, France is one of the most unique châteaux we’ve ever visited – it’s carved out of a cliff!
Tasting Organic Cognac at Brard-Blanchard, in Poitou-Charentes
Tasting Organic Cognac in Poitou-Charents
I don’t know much about Cognac, but I know I like it. So I was thrilled to visit organic Cognac producer, Brard-Blanchard, during our recent visit to Poitou-Charentes, France.
Puy de Dome – Climbing a Volcano in Auvergne, France
In the heart of France lies Puy de Dome, an inactive volcano. It is actually one of a chain of volcanos making up Auvergne’s Regional Natural Park of Volcanos. Surprised there are volcanos in France? I was too.
Visiting World War II Museums in Normandy, France
It’s been 70 years since the defeat of Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany. Today, it’s hard to imagine what it took to win the war: the human sacrifice, the technology, and the planning. Visiting Normandy and the D-Day landing beaches can help put it in perspective.
On Conquering Fear
I just watched a video that revealed the one thing standing between people and their dream is fear. It resonated with me, because lately, fear is a big topic of discussion in our house.
Brewery Tours in Belgium for Individuals
Belgium’s 80+ breweries produce almost 1000 varieties of beer, but visiting one isn’t simple. To make it easier, here is our list of Belgian breweries open for individual visitors.
How to Budget for a Year of Travel
What does it cost to quit your job and live full-time in a motorhome while slow travelling around Europe for a year? Honestly, we don’t know exactly, but here is how we made our estimate.