BABOONS IN THE BATTLEMENTS IN BESANCON! Venturing a little further afield today we caught the train to Besançon, a small university town about 100km East of Dijon. Tucked away in the hills in far Eastern France, Besançon is right near the French border with Switzerland and is famous […]
A DAY TRIP TO LA ROCHE-EN-ARDENNE The Ardennes region is renowned for its thick forests, jagged cliffs, and many charming villages nestled in picturesque river valleys. The countryside is this area is popular with hikers too thanks to its hilly terrain and great views. After visiting so many […]
WE DINANT KNOW BELGIUM COULD BE SO PRETTY! Keen to explore more of the Ardennes around Namur we set out this morning to see Dinant, one of the regions most widely praised little towns for anyone that likes castles, churches, and river cruises. Throw in a Belgian waffle […]
NAMUR EXCUSES – WE HAVE TO HEAD SOUTH… Leaving Brussels and its gritty inner city vibe behind this morning we found our way to Namur, a small town on just 110,000 people in Belgium’s forested South. We’ve chosen Namur as our base for the next few days as […]