Artistry Awaits: Your Essential Guide to the Louvre Ticket

Visiting one of the world's greatest museums may seem overwhelming. The good news is that preparing for a visit to the Louvre is easy. Given the museum's vastness, ... Read more!

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Ravenna Gorge Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide

Under the starlight, a Christmas market emerges in the heart of a mountainous valley, gracefully extending at the foot of a majestic railway viaduct. As night falls, the ... Read more!

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Watch a 5-minute escape in Provence!

During our 40-day stay in the Luberon, I took dozens of short films of our excursions. Back home in England, I selected a few of my best shots ... Read more!

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Christmas in Rothenburg ob der Tauber: A Discovery Guide

Step into the enchanting embrace of Christmas in Rothenburg ob der Tauber as this captivating German country town transforms into a winter wonderland, seamlessly blending centuries-old customs with ... Read more!

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Dresden Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide

Step into a winter wonderland as we embark on a virtual journey to one of Germany's most celebrated Christmas markets. The Dresden Christmas Market (or Striezelmarkt), with its ... Read more!

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Honey from the Luberon – A Visit to a Farm in Bonnieux

During a recent countryside getaway, we had the privilege of visiting Malvina, the curator of the family-run boutique at Clément and Malvina's farm. In 2014, this passionate couple ... Read more!

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Stuttgart Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide

Welcome to a journey through the enchanting world of the Stuttgart Christmas Market! In the heart of Baden-Württemberg's capital, Stuttgart, a timeless tradition comes alive every year, transforming ... Read more!

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My 50 most beautiful photos of Provence

As our time in Provence comes to an end after a delightful stay spanning over five weeks, anchored in the picturesque hilltop village of Bonnieux in the heart ... Read more!

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Cologne Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide

Cologne, Germany, is a city steeped in history and tradition. It transforms into a winter wonderland of sparkling lights, festive cheer, and the sweet scent of mulled wine ... Read more!

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Frankfurt Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide

The Frankfurt Christmas market draws approximately three million visitors and is one of Germany's largest Christmas markets. It starts, at the earliest, on the Monday preceding the first ... Read more!

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Munich Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide

When night falls, and the snow-covered roofs of the market stalls glisten beneath the radiant glow of numerous lights, Munich Christmas Market on Marienplatz reveals its most enchanting ... Read more!

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Nuremberg Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide

The Nuremberg Christmas Market is one of Germany's oldest and undoubtedly most famous Christmas markets. You'll find traditional Christmas decorations in the quaint wooden stalls, often handmade, and ... Read more!

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Heidelberg Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide

True to its student tradition, the Heidelberg Christmas Market serves as a global gathering spot, drawing students, friends, and families together, as well as a significant number of ... Read more!

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Provence under the Clouds: A Different Hue of Beauty

For the past three weeks, we've been blessed with radiant skies and the sun's golden rays. However, in true Provencal fashion, the weather took a turn, and the ... Read more!

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Freiburg Christmas Market: A Discovery Guide

The festive season in Germany brings to mind twinkling streets, the intoxicating aroma of mulled wine, shimmering lights, and charming stalls offering artisanal treasures. Every year, numerous German ... Read more!

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Exploring the Iconic Clock Towers and Campaniles of Provence

In the Luberon's picturesque towns and villages, I've been captivated by the towering structures that grace the skyline - the campaniles and clock towers and campaniles of Provence. ... Read more!

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Track your travels with the Visited travel app

As someone who often blogs about travel, I'm not used to using apps on my smartphone apart from Google Maps, online banking for my business and WhatsApp. But ... Read more!

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Strolling through 10 Villages of the Luberon

The villages of the Luberon are exceptional in many ways. Most are perched like a stone watchtower over the valley or plain. Some have been awarded the prestigious ... Read more!

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The Countryside of Bonnieux and Lacoste, A Provençal Exploration

Our accommodation is in a Provençal farmhouse in the middle of the Luberon countryside. This location is ideal for exploring the surrounding area without taking the car. For ... Read more!

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Père Fouettard: Unraveling the Dark Side of Christmas in France

When we saw his silhouette from afar, we were already terrified! As a child, I remember the visit of the sinister Père Fouettard. Fortunately for good children, Saint ... Read more!

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