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Jan 3

From the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame: what is Paris’ most famous landmark?
By Dave and Vicky

Paris is undeniably home to some of the most iconic and instantly recognisable landmarks in the world. From the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, the city’s architectural gems attract visitors from across the globe. But with so many internationally renowned landmarks to choose from, just…

The Romance of Paris
Sep 4

The Romance of Paris
By Dave and Vicky

If you ask most people “What is the most romantic city in the world?” more often than not the answer you’ll get is “Paris”. Renowned as one of the most beautiful, romantic and fashionable cities; Paris is actually the most popular tourist destination in the…

France Wrap Up $62 per day
Aug 29

France Wrap Up $62 per day
By Vicky

We spent 26 days in France. Here is a collection of our impressions, travel tips, and the cost break down. Schedule Paris 9 days Paris is simply a magical city with no shortage of things to do. To get ourselves acquainted we started with a…

Learning about the Battle of Normandy in Caen and the American Cemetery
Aug 24

Learning about the Battle of Normandy in Caen and the American Cemetery
By Vicky

Our main reason for visiting the town of Caen in Normandy was to go to the Memorial for Peace –  an enormous World War II museum that took me over 5 hours to get through. Dave had to get back to do some work after a couple hours so…

Couchsurfing and Exploring Normandy France
Aug 21

Couchsurfing and Exploring Normandy France
By Vicky

After over a week in Paris and our driving tour through France we were ready to explore a different region. Normandy seemed perfect. Easy to get to from Paris and with a slew of different picturesque towns and villages to explore and some vital World…

Costs of a One Week Driving Tour in France
Aug 14

Costs of a One Week Driving Tour in France
By Vicky

If you were traveling for 8 days in France, would you think to rent a car or go straight for the train/bus option?

Driving Tour Through France
Aug 8

Driving Tour Through France
By Vicky

My mom joined us in France and though she was only coming for 10 days we planned an incredibly ambitious driving tour around the country. Thinking about it now she should have flown into the south or we really should have chosen only one part…

Romanticized Travel:  Activities You Should Do When Visiting Paris
Aug 7

Romanticized Travel: Activities You Should Do When Visiting Paris
By Dave and Vicky

“We’ll always have Paris.” This is one of the famous movie quotes about the city of the romantics – Paris. Casablanca and romantic movies after it have romanticized Paris; now it’s known as one of the most romantic places here on earth. No wonder it…

Fat Tire Bike Tours In Paris
Aug 2

Fat Tire Bike Tours In Paris
By Dave

If you haven’t heard, Paris is a pretty big city – definitely not meant for walking, unless you want to see only a small fraction of it. And who wants to choose between Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower? That’s why Vicky and I jumped…

Cook’n With Class Review
Jul 30

Cook’n With Class Review
By Vicky

After many different cooking classes in Asia I couldn’t be more excited to finally be able to take one in Europe. Of all the places in Europe my first class would be in Paris. This wouldn’t be your standard appetizer, main course class. For the…

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