One of my favourite parts of travelling is bringing home the little things that remind me of the place - and Paris turned out to be particularly good for this. Of course I bought fridge magnets and bookmarks! But I also wanted small, useful, inexpensive things that I could actually fit into my … [Read more...]
Paris Metro Line 6: The Scenic Metro Ride You Shouldn’t Miss
When you’re sightseeing in Paris, some of the best experiences aren’t necessarily the ones you have to buy a ticket for. One of my favourite little Paris travel discoveries was on Metro Line 6 - a metro journey that doubles as a surprisingly beautiful sightseeing … [Read more...]
Colmar Between Trains: What a Half-Day Actually Gets You
Colmar sits on the main line through Alsace, so plenty of visitors arrive with a few hours between one train and the next. Those few hours are enough for the good bits, as long as you're not hauling a wheeled case over cobbles. Deal with the bag first and then forget about it for the rest of the … [Read more...]
The Secret Behind the Musée d’Orsay Clock: One of Paris’ Most Beautiful Views
If you've ever taken a cruise on the Seine, you've probably admired the giant clock on the façade of the Musée d'Orsay. It's one of those unmistakable Paris landmarks that catches your eye as you glide past. What many visitors don't realize is that you can actually stand behind that very … [Read more...]
La Caverne du Pont Neuf: Walking Through Paris’ Most Unusual Art Installation
During my recent trip to Paris, I had the chance to experience one of the city’s most talked-about temporary attractions - La Caverne du Pont Neuf (The Cave of Pont Neuf). Unlike museums or monuments that you can visit year after year, this was a fleeting work of public art that transformed one of … [Read more...]
My First Evening in Paris: I Went Looking for Peace at Canal Saint-Martin and Found the Whole City
I couldn’t have picked a more extraordinary time to visit Paris! When I landed in the French capital in late June 2026, the city was in the grip of one of the most intense heatwaves Europe has ever experienced. Temperatures climbed above 40°C (104°F), breaking June records across France as … [Read more...]