Paris Travel Hacks: The best travel tips for travelling to Paris + How to win a holiday to Paris!
If you’re travelling to Paris for the first time then I’ve got some great travel tips to make your trip is a breeze! Paris is a bustling city and it can be overwhelming! I remember my first solo trip to Paris and there was so much
A Mini Guide to Mont Saint Michel: A real-life Harry Potter town!
I’d seen photos of Mont Saint-Michel before but, if I’m honest, I didn’t know much about this incredible island in Normandy, France. I didn’t know a lot about it other than the fact that it looked like a magical town that would fit perfectly between the pages
Saint-Cast-le-Guildo, France: Get this place on your French bucket list!
Saint-Cast-le-Guildo was one of those places we accidentally stumbled across and then wondered how we'd never heard of it before. We visited on our final day during our French road trip with Les Castels and I hadn't done much research for this part of our trip. We'd
A mini guide to Dinan in Brittany, France
Dinan is the kind of town that is so pretty and so quaint I didn't actually believed existed in real life. Sure, towns like this exist in Disney films and between the pages of fairytales but in real life
The Perfect Itinerary for a Weekend in Southern France
Last summer, Monica and I travelled to Southern France for four days. We travelled to France by train but then went our separate ways once we arrived in Paris so we could cover as much ground as possible. I had no idea we'd each see and do
An off the beaten track weekend in Southern France: Balazuc, St Martin, Avignon + Isle sur la Sorgue
Last summer Elle and I travelled to Southern France. We visited charming little villages, vineyards, gorgeous countryside and amazing restaurants. We were amazed by how much there was to see and do in Southern France. We were expecting to find bright purple lavender fields, world-class wine, and classic French
Travel Journal: My French road trip with Les Castels – Part 2
Following on from part 1 of my Les Castels travel journal from my trip to France
Travel Journal: My French road trip with Les Castels – Part 1
Did you see Tuesday’s post with an introduction to the French campsites, Les Castels? Check it out if you’ve never heard of Les Castels before. Les Castels are gorgeous camping grounds all around France set within the grounds of stunning chateaux’s. Last summer I travelled to France
An introduction to Les Castels, France: My favourite family adventure of 2016
At the end of last summer I took my favourite family holiday of the year. It was a one-week glamping adventure in France staying at three different Les Castels campsites around the country. Before this trip I’d never heard of Les Castels, but I was soon to
10 ways to have a relaxing weekend in Paris
Paris is the perfect city for a weekend break, especially for us Brits who can get there in a hop, skip and a jump. The French capital is one of the most famous and popular tourist destinations in the world. It’s one of the top five
5 Things to See in Nîmes, Southern France
I arrived into Nîmes as the sun was going down. The golden light reflected off ancient Roman buildings, the warm air carried smells of dinners being served closeby, and the square I walked through to find my hotel was filled with strolling couples, laughing kids and a
Discovering Uzès: A Gem in Southern France
Have you ever experienced the real France? I'm not talking about the sidewalk cafes of Paris, the Eiffel Tower, or candy-coloured pastries stacked prettily in a window. What I'm referring to is the baguette-in-a-handbag-on-the-way-home-from-the-markets kind of France, usually found in tiny towns in the countryside. And one town
Falling in love with Avignon and 10 unmissable things to do
During my recent trip to Southern France I spent an amazing day in Avignon in Provence. I fell head over heels in love with Avignon and it's now firmly on my list of 'Places I need to go back to ASAP!' (Yes, I actually have this
Pont du Gard and Canoeing on the Gardon River
Deftly straddling the Gardon River, the Pont du Gard is an aqueduct that was built by Romans in the first century. The three-tiered, arched bridge dates back some 2,000 years and was created to carry water from the source in Uzès to the cosmopolitan town of Nîmes, where
The best food and drink in Southern France
It's no secret that France excels when it comes to food and drink. In fact, for many people (myself included) it's one of the reasons I visit the land of fromage et pain. I knew I'd eat well throughout my recent journey to Southern France
5 things to do in Ardèche, Southern France
Ardèche in Southern France may not be an area of France you're familiar with. Ardèche wasn't on my radar until I visited last week and was absolutely blown away by how beautiful it was. A combination of dramatic scenery and quaint villages had me in love with
I’d like to introduce you to Balazuc and the beautiful Chateau de Balazuc
Balazuc, in Ardeche, Southern France, is the kind of village French dreams are made from. The medieval village has been named a ‘Village of Character’ and officially classified as one of the ‘Most Beautiful Villages in France’. If I asked you to picture a typical French village
What to look for when booking a family ski holiday
Making the transition from a ‘young, carefree and boozy ski holiday’ to a ‘family ski holiday’ can seem a little bit daunting. You don’t want to miss out on your annual ski holiday but bringing young children along seems like more hassle than it’s worth, right? You
A Mini Guide to Skiing in Tignes
I've just returned from a one week trip skiing in Tignes. I'm not the most experienced skier but this was by far the best place I've ever skied in Europe. I already know I want to go back next year, and recommendations don't get much better
Ditching my snowboard and learning to ski
For the past 5 years I’d been doing my best to convince myself I enjoyed snowboarding. Everyone likes snowboarding and I felt almost guilty about not joining in with the snowboarding excitement. I tried so hard to like it but having a board strapped to me
Swapping après ski for afternoon tea: What it’s really like to go skiing with a baby with Mark Warner
Last week I travelled to Tignes with Mark Warner for a family-friendly week in the snow with my guy and our one year old son. Here’s what it’s really like to take a baby skiing
Going ashore with Silversea: How to spend one day in Marseille
MARSEILLE, France – France’s second largest city is known for having dirt under its fingernails. Founded by the Greeks some 2,600 years ago, it has uncoiled itself inland from gritty docklands over the centuries and grown a reputation as port with a seedy character. The Marseille I saw
Provence Road Trip IV – Crillon le Brave
For our last stop in the South of France we made our way through the narrow roads east of Avignon, climbing higher and higher until we came across a fairy tale-like village, Crillon le Brave. Hotel Crillon-le-brave is situated high above town with eight buildings providing
Provence Road Trip III – Market Day in Aix-en-Provence
Having spent a few days in the countryside we were ready for the bustling of a bigger city. We arrived in Aix-en-Provence and instantly felt as though we'd found a Mediterranean Paris. In fact, Aix is known as the 21st arrondissement of Paris because of its
Provence Road Trip Part 2 – Vaucluse + Chateau de Mazan
As we pulled into Mazan, located in the valleys of the Vaucluse region, we quickly spotted Chateau de Mazan, a charming hotel towering high above the rest of town. Mazan was laid out with a circled wall of buildings that dated back to the 14th century.
Travel Wish list: Picardy, France
Here at The Travel Hack we like to think we’re great at digging out unusual destinations to add to your travel wish list. We love cities like Paris, Barcelona and London but there’s nothing like visiting a quieter and less known destination for a more authentic
Provence Road Trip Part 1 – La Bastide de Marie + The Luberon
I have wanted to visit Provence in the South of France for some time now. The vineyards, the stone farm houses, the colorful shutters, the hilly countryside, and the amazing food have been calling my name for years. When my husband and I decided to take
24 hours as a millionaire in Paris
I couldn’t help but giggle as I sat on the Eurostar with a glass of champagne in one hand and over €3,800 in cash in the other. I couldn’t believe this was actually happening and I couldn’t believe how lucky I was to have been selected
An Insider’s Guide to Chatel and the French Alps
Today's post is by Lizze Benton as she gives us an insider's guide to the gorgeous village of Chatel in the French Alps. I don't know about you but this really makes me want to grab my skis and spend a week feasting on cheesy fondues! 1.
Luxury in Paris at Citadines Suites Louvre Paris
Is there anything better than being greeted at a hotel with a beautiful bunch of fresh flowers and a box of macaroons? I was being given a tour of my Citadines Suite when I spotted them and got a delightful waft of sweet and floral scents. I