La Couvertoirade Roving Jay and Red
Posted in Europe France La Couvertoirade

Exploring the Ancient Castle of La Couvertoirade

We stepped back in time with a private tour of the fortified village of La Couvertoirade. This castle dates back to the Knights Templar.

Workaway through France video
Posted in Europe France

Video: Our Workaway adventure through France

10 weeks into 3 minutes. Watch our Workaway and Travel adventures through France. I made this virtual tour as a birthday gift for Red.

Us leaving our workaway gig in La Rochelle
Posted in Europe France La Rochelle

La Rochelle became our Workaway Heaven

We fell in love with La Rochelle during our Workaway Gig. Our volunteer assignment was varied and interesting, and even off-season, this town is open for exploration.

Praline of Lyon
Posted in Europe France Lyon

Our self-guided Walking Tour of Lyon

Lyon is a fabulous walking city, and we spent 4 days wandering around this gastronomy capital of France. Find out what we saw during our self-guided walking tour.

Typography objects flea market Marche au puches de la porte de vanves Paris
Posted in Europe France Paris

Exploring Montparnasse Paris and all it has to offer

During an overnight stay in the Montparnasse neighbourhood of Paris, we made the most of cafes, bistros and the local flea market.

Equipped with Oyster Catching Ile D'Aix
Posted in Europe France La Rochelle

Exploring the French Island of Ile D’Aix in Spring

Exploring the historic military stronghold of Ile D’Aix out of season? You’ll have the desolate beaches all to yourself and first pick of the oysters.

The sheep of Ireland
Posted in Europe Ireland UK

Inspiration and Ideas for your Ireland Road Trip

Are you looking for some ideas and inspiration about where to travel in Ireland? In honor of Saint Patrick’s day I’m sharing a roundup of travel articles from the Emerald Isle.

Saône river in Lyon
Posted in Europe France Lyon

Lingering in Lyon’s 1st Arrondissement

Only two hours from Paris, Lyon offers similar landscape and architecture, but not as many museums.

Safety first at The Mill France
Posted in Europe France Millau

Our Workaway at an 18th Century Flour Mill France

Our Workaway adventure volunteering at an 18th Century flour mill in southern France, near the Millau Viaduct.

Clermont Ferrand
Posted in Clermont Ferrand Europe France

Chilling in Clermont Ferrand

We spent two days chilling in Clermont Ferrand, exploring the old town area and eating Italian and Turkish food.

Trompe-l'œil in Montpellier
Posted in Europe France Montpellier

Meandering around Montpellier

A weekend break in artistic and creative Montpellier in the south of France. Wandering the cobbled streets of old town, meeting the locals and walking our socks off.

Gandi street art in Toulouse
Posted in Europe France Toulouse

Toodling around Toulouse

Exploring Toulouse, the pink city in January. A French cultural immersion and welcome hospitality from the locals.

French Railworkers strike about pensions
Posted in Europe France Paris Toulouse

French Train Strikes won’t stop us in our tracks

We weren’t going to let a French Rail Strike get in the way of our plans to travel around France for three months.

How Travel Bloggers can Leverage their Expertise
Posted in Online

How Travel Bloggers can Leverage their Expertise

Do you want to take your travel blog to the next level and earn some passive income for your efforts? Well first you’ll need to build brand awareness and grow your subject-matter expertise in your travel niche. 

Quirky People at Spitalfields Market London
Posted in London UK

London on a Budget is still possible

London may be one of Europe’s most expensive cities, but there are still plenty of budget options available to make sure your stay doesn’t break the bank.

Glamping yurt near Fethiye
Posted in Turkey

Glamping in Turkey to visit Tlos

Glamping in Turkey to explore Tlos near Fethiye. If you fancy staying in tree house of yurt, this glamping site in the foothills of the Pegasus mountains is a tranquil option.

Vathy wall art. We love Kalymnos Greece
Posted in Europe Greece Kalymnos

Day trip to Vathy on the Greek Island of Kalymnos

We took a day trip to Kalymnos to explore the eastern coastline and spend the day in Vathy, and discover an off-the-beaten path beach where the Greeks gather for family Sunday.

United Nations, Gift from Italy
Posted in East Coast New York US

Why you should visit the UN next time you’re in New York

Guest Blogger Nancy Hann shares all the reasons why you should include a visit to the UN the next time you’re visiting New York City.

Blue and White Mandala Wall Mural
Posted in Alzheimer's Bodrum Peninsula Turkey

Mandala Wall Mural to quiet the mind

Our Mandala bedroom wall mural, a joint effort that took a couple of weeks to complete but well worth the effort.

Cat on the chair Pet Sitting
Posted in Nomad

25 Questions to ask before you begin your Pet Sitting Assignment

Here’s 20+ questions you should ask before you begin your pet sitting assignment.

packing winter clothes away
Posted in Bodrum Peninsula Turkey

Our Turkish Return and Too Many Clothes

Returning to Turkey and a house full of clothes. I’m not sure whether to focus on unpacking or packing clothes away.

The Alhambra
Posted in Europe Granada Spain

Grabbed by Granada’s Moorish Moments

The Alhambra is an obvious place to visit in Granada, but this city with it’s Moorish heritage will grab your interest and keep you coming back for more.

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides near Seville Cathdral
Posted in Europe Seville Spain

Seduced by Sunny Seville’s Quirky Charm

Seville is full of Spanish charm and quirkiness, and has to be one of the most authentically Spanish cities. It’s easy to navigate and fun to cycle or walk around.

Triana Neighbourhood Seville Spain
Posted in Europe Seville Spain

Exploring Seville’s Triana Neigbourhood

The Triana neighbourhood was one of our favourite finds in Seville, and THE best place to enjoy an authentic flamenco show.