GETTING HIGH IN CHAMONIX From our hotel room we can see the Aiguille du Midi (i.e. the Needle of the South), one of Chamonix’s most iconic landmarks. This 3,842m mountain is part of the Mont Blanc massif and towers above the town, drawing your eye where ever you […]
GRAPE EXPECTATIONS IN BEAUNE The region of Bourgogne (Burgundy) is famous for its good food and good wine. Wanting to enjoy both these things today, we started out with a morning visit to the Dijon markets, and then took a hike around the vineyards of the nearby Côte-d’Or. […]
HIKING THROUGH LUXEMBOURG’S KLENG LETZEBURGER SCHWAIZ “Little Switzerland”* is the nickname used to describe the South-Eastern region of Luxembourg. This corner of the country is said to have similar terrain to its namesake, hence the moniker; we didn’t really see the similarities during our day trip out there […]
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 […]
RAMBLING THROUGH THE COTSWOLDS Life seems to roll along at a mellow, unhurried pace here in the heart of England. We got to experience a slice of this for ourselves today when went for a wander through the Cotswolds. We passed through historic villages, scenic fields, woodland, and […]
Wandering Soles 