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Free Things to do in Paris

Paris is notoriously regarded as one of the most expensive cities in the world to visit. Personally, I didn't find it quite as bad as people make it out to be and I found prices were similar to most popular European cities. That being said, if you're on a tight budget, you are certainly going [...]

By |2018-06-05T15:58:18+10:00October 5th, 2016|Budget Tips, Destinations, Europe, Featured, France, Travel Tips|34 Comments

Beautiful Scenes from the Seine in Paris

The river Seine is undoubtedly at the heart of Paris. The true essence of the city. It meanders through the city and its banks are lined with beautiful French architecture that oozes with history. At the heart of the city, the two islands of Ile de la Cite and Ile Saint Louis provide a beautiful [...]

By |2018-06-11T16:45:24+10:00June 19th, 2016|Destinations, Europe, Featured, France, Photo Essays|0 Comments

Notre Dame on the Seine at Night in Paris

Today's travel photo is of Notre Dame Cathedral from the Seine at night in Paris, France. I took this photo after going for a late night walk around the city after dinner one night. The night air was cool and the city was all lit up, making it even more beautiful. River boats were still [...]

By |2018-06-11T16:48:26+10:00June 16th, 2016|France, Photos|0 Comments

Day & Night at the Eiffel Tower, Paris

If you've never been to Paris, what is the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of the city? The Eiffel Tower, right? You're not the only one, and it seems that most people head straight to this iconic landmark as soon as they get to the city, and understandably so. Of [...]

By |2018-06-12T17:06:26+10:00May 15th, 2016|Destinations, Europe, Featured, France, Photo Essays|18 Comments

Hunting for Treasure at Marché aux puces de la Porte de Vanves Flea Market in Paris

Veronika loves things; in particular, old things that have a story and possess a certain charm and character that seems to have been mostly lost in modern design. Because of this, I often find myself tagging along with her to op shops and antique stores in search of something a little different. It's never with [...]

By |2018-06-12T17:58:37+10:00April 17th, 2016|Destinations, Europe, Featured, France, Photo Essays|3 Comments

Farmhouse in Marie Antoinette’s Estate at Versailles, France

Today's travel photo is of an old 18th century farmhouse in Marie Antoinette's Estate at Versailles, France. Marie Antoinette, Queen of France at the time, wasn't fond of the court at Versailles. She much preferred the country life, so in 1783, she ordered the construction of her own secluded estate, with her own small palace and [...]

By |2018-06-12T21:46:28+10:00March 17th, 2016|Destinations, Europe, France, Photos|10 Comments

Eating Escargot in Paris

One of my favourite things about travel is trying new food and experiencing local cuisines. When I travel to a new country I try very hard to eat only the local cuisine while I'm there, which I usually find is delicious. In some places around the world, however, the local cuisine does come with some [...]

By |2018-06-13T09:57:16+10:00March 13th, 2016|Destinations, Europe, Food and Drinks, France|4 Comments

The Catacombs of Paris

Being a more adventurous traveller, I usually find myself seeking out unusual things to do and to wander the path less travelled, rather than just sticking to the popular tourist attractions. Even in a city such as Paris - one of the most visited cities in the world - I was determined to get away [...]

By |2018-06-26T17:22:30+10:00January 22nd, 2016|Destinations, Europe, Featured, France|4 Comments

Narrow Street in the Latin Quarter, Paris

Today's travel photo is of the narrow street of Rue Galande in the Latin Quarter of Paris. The Latin Quarter is one of my favourite areas in Paris, filled with picturesque streets with lots of interesting shops and cafes to discover. It is down little lanes and alleys like this that you discover Paris' hidden [...]

By |2016-02-02T12:46:40+10:00January 5th, 2016|Destinations, Europe, France, Photos|2 Comments

Gargoyles and Grotesques: The Towers of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

We fell in love with Notre Dame Cathedral on our first day in Paris. It was a dream come true for my wife and something that I knew we would remember forever, but we weren't yet done with Notre Dame. Although we had explored the interior of the church, we wanted to get up amongst [...]

By |2018-06-26T17:37:53+10:00December 23rd, 2015|Destinations, Europe, Featured, France|1 Comment
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