Paris is always a good idea, Audrey Hepburn once said. And even in the cold freezing Paris winter, I can hardly beg to differ. I’ll take Paris rain or shine, in the autumn or the summer, with or without the Parisians (but mostly without, please). In fact, I’ll gladly take Paris just the way it is, anytime. This is probably the most photos I have ever published in a single post,   Read More ...

The French Alps are always a good idea, right? Certainly. It doesn’t really get better than this! Back in the 1960s, Val Thorens went through a big transformation to be upgraded from a small mountain village into a legendary ski resort. And today, with over 70% of visitors coming in from outside of France to experience these high quality pistes and après-ski experience, I think it’s fair to say: mission accomplished.   Read More ...

Of all the places I could’ve gone wine tasting, I ended up in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. One of the most prestigious names in the oenology world! Go big or go home, people. Mind you – I know nothing about wine. I happened to be in Chateauneuf-du-Pape just in time for vintage season, but it wasn’t planned at all. I just wanted to taste a few rosés, take my favorite home and cross   Read More ...

Despite its relatively small size, Alsace is one of the most famous French regions, and rightfully so. I mean, just look at it. It’s kind of pretty, right? How can you NOT want to go there? Especially considering just how many sights and things to do there are in the area, you’d be crazy to say no. I think a roadtrip is the best way to explore the region, because   Read More ...

Haaa, la vie de château. If there is one country in the world that is blessed with an insanely high amount of castles, and is highly notorious for it, it’s France. According to scientific sources that go by the name of Wikipedia, there are more than 6000 castles spread across the Hexagon. 6. Freaking. Thousands. That’s enough to keep you occupied for a lifetime! During my stint as an expat   Read More ...

While most people think of New York City or London when it comes to street art, Paris is surprisingly full of great pieces, either in plain sight or in a secret corner. Just another reason why walking in Paris is the best way to discover it! And I’m not talking about the obscene gangsta yo-yo graffitis here. These should be eradicated! I’m not a big fan of visual arts in   Read More ...

I’ve been to Paris a few times already, but during my last trip, I wanted to cover an area I had never been to before: La Défense. La Défense is Europe’s largest purpose-built business district, and, not unlike Canary Wharf in London, is holds some of the country’s most prestigious headquarters within its tiny 1.6 square kilometer area. Hop on the metro, direction: the end of line 1. And when   Read More ...

One of the main points of attraction in France, outside the cheap wine and cheeses, is the Renaissance castles. Nowhere else in the world can you find such a high concentration of castles in a small area like the Loire Valley, just two hours south-west from Paris. There are a few hundred castles in the area, some big, some small, but all incredibly beautiful. There are 5 obvious castles that   Read More ...