Whenever someone finds out you’ve been to France, the first question is always “did you go to Paris?” — as if the Eiffel Tower is the only proof of entry stamped into your passport. Meanwhile, an entire coastline of pastel towns, blue lounge chairs, and questionable Michelin-starred lunches is sitting there in the south, mostly…
Paris has a funny way of making first-timers overachieve. You land in the City of Light with a mental checklist the length of the Seine—Notre-Dame, Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, pastries, more pastries—and suddenly you’re speed-walking like it’s an Olympic sport. So here’s the plan I always recommend for a first visit: 4 days in Paris (enough to hit the classics without collapsing),…
France stole my heart long ago — not just for the ✨Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, but for its slower rhythms, sacred apéro hours, late dinners, Sunday family traditions, and that simple but powerful word: bonjour.
Traveling here isn’t just about ticking landmarks off a list — it’s about understanding the culture, booking ahead, embracing long meals, navigating strikes with grace, and remembering there’s so much more beyond Paris.
A little preparation, a little French, and a lot of curiosity — that’s the real secret to falling in love with France 🇫🇷🤍
When I hear the word Province what comes into mind is rolling lavender field. The Provence lavender fields are among the best in the world, and they’re certainly among the most famous. The lavender fields of Provence represent a change of seasons, a ripening of the earth, and a time where life slows to the…
A stone’s throw from Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer is a picturesque seaside village tucked into a bay between Cap Ferrat peninsula and Cap de Nice. Its colorful old town cascades down a hill, culminating in a waterfront lined with restaurants looking out on traditional boats dotted across the water. Historically, Villefranche-sur-Mer was more of a sleepy fishing…
Èze village is a stunning medieval village on the top of the rocky hill in St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. It looks like the eagles nest in shape, located on the top on the hill and overlooking the Mediterranean sea. Èze dated back as far as 2000 BC. The land was occupied by both the Romans and the Moors…
Nice (pronounced “Neese”) is located right on the Mediterranean Sea, in a region of France known as the French Riviera, or the Cote d’Azur. Nice comes in at the 7th largest city in France, and while definitely not a little town, it has a much more laid back and relaxed vibe than larger cities like…
Monaco is the second-smallest country in the world, right behind Vatican City. It is known for being glamorous and extreme wealthy country with 30% of the population being millionaires. Monaco is its own country, separated from France, despite technically being in a location surrounded by France. It’s filled with fantastic scenery, tropical vibes, and luxury…
Our second-week holiday to South of France coastline started in Menton. the last French Riviera resort before Italy. Menton is one of the most beautiful corners of the country. Here, the sleepiness of the French Riviera remains, with its shuttered villas, terracotta roofs, dreamy beaches, palm trees, and lemon gardens. Because of its close proximity…
Both kids were thrilled when I told them we had one day in Paris where we can go to Disneyland Paris. They liked visiting well-known Paris destinations like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame and Arc de Triomphe, but in the end, Disneyland Paris was their favourite day of the trip. With so many great…
