Are you planning a trip to Italy? If you’re travelling to Tuscany, think about spending at least one day in Lucca. This charming city has cobbled streets made for wandering and Renaissance walls you can cycle on top of. Just over an hour from Florence, it’s one Tuscan destination you won’t want to miss. Here’s […]
One day in Toronto
Toronto, Canada’s largest city, is vibrant, sophisticated and fun. But where do you start? If you’re planning a trip to Ontario, here’s how to spend one day in Toronto. The perfect one-day tour of Toronto If you plan to spend one day in Toronto, you’ve made a wise choice! Since no fewer than 25% of […]
One day in Biot, France
If you’re travelling to the South of France, consider a day trip to Biot, France. A stunning medieval hilltop town just four km from the Mediterranean coast, Biot is famous for its glassmaking, its impressive museum dedicated to the Cubist artist Fernand Leger and for its fascinating -and notorious – heritage. Here’s my experience and everything you […]
One day in Marianske Lazne, a Czech spa town
With its elegant Neoclassical architecture and graceful colonnades, the Czech spa town of Marianske Lazne, or Marienbad, is one of the most appealing spa towns in Europe. If you’re going to spend one day in Marianske Lazne, here are the top things to do. A historical Czech spa town Ever since my first visit to Marianske Lazne, when I discovered the […]
Things to do in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
If you’re looking for things to do in Karlovy Vary, also known as Carlsbad, search no further. An elegant spa town in the Bohemia region of the Czech Republic, Karlovy Vary has a rich history, steaming mineral springs, woodsy walking trails and plenty of upscale shops, cafes and spas. Spending one day in Karlovy Vary is a great addition to […]
One day in Loket, Czech Republic – a celebrity hot spot
The oh-so-pretty town of Loket in the Czech Republic makes a great day trip from Karlovy Vary, or even from Prague. With a 12th-century castle, medieval town centre and dramatic natural setting, it’s a movie location dream. If you want to spend one day in Loket, read on to learn about its top attractions. Who knows? You might run […]
One day in Evian-les-Bains, France
Travelling to France or Switzerland? Spend at least one day in Evian-les-Bains, a scenic French spa town on the shores of Lake Geneva and just a short ferry ride from Lausanne. If you’re planning a trip there, here are 10 top things to do in Evian. One day in Evian-les-Bains If you’ve ever tasted Evian […]
What to do in Pezenas, France: Follow the Moliere Trail
Pezenas is a honey-hued town in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of the South of France. Once considered the Versailles of Languedoc, it’s filled with historic mansions, winding lanes and one-of-a-kind shops – and if you’re wondering what to do in Pezenas, France, you can follow the Moliere trail. Pezenas, France – the Moliere town “Pezenas is the Moliere town,” said our guide, Matthieu, […]
Things to do in Narbonne France
There are plenty of things to do in Narbonne, France. This appealing city of 50,000 in the Languedoc Roussillon region of southern France has a Roman heritage, a 13th-century Archbishop’s Palace and makes a great day trip if you’re cruising on the Canal du Midi. Narbonne day trip There’s no way you can see everything […]
One day in Annecy, France: things to do, how to get lost
Just 41 km (26 miles) south of Geneva, the lakeside town of Annecy makes a terrific day trip. Here’s how to (or how not to) spend one day in Annecy, France. Outdoor adventure in Annecy, er, make that misadventure “Are we lost?” I stopped my bike and glanced back at my husband, Mark. He gave me a […]
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