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A view of the roman amphitheatre in Arles

August 27, 2024

Les Rencontres d’Arles: An extraordinary photo festival in France

For many decades, the tiny city of Arles in the stunning Provence region of France has been hosting Les Rencontres de la Photographie d'Arles every summer. This photography festival has grown from a local affair to an internationally awaited event. Les Rencontres photo festival is an invitation to discover new limits of what photography can feel, look, and be like. It's a celebration of the struggles, joys, and pitfalls of this art of storytelling.

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Girl wearing white staring at Chateau de Chantilly grounds

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August 12, 2024

5 reasons to visit Château de Chantilly: A perfect Paris day-trip

Not only is Chantilly a welcome escape into the French countryside, but it is also an extremely important centre of French history, culture and art. Chantilly is also an ideal day trip from Paris. A 25-minute train ride will get you from Paris to the magnificent Château de Chantilly and its sprawling grounds.

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Monet's house in Giverny with a snapshot of blooming flowers in his garden

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August 9, 2024

A visit to Monet’s house and garden in Giverny

Monet's house in Giverny has a special place in the cultural landscape of France, and indeed, of the world. The reason is not just because Monet lived and worked here. But it is because the house and the surrounding magnificent gardens have been the inspiration behind some of the most iconic paintings by Monet. Read along to find out how to reach Monet's house and garden in Giverny, as well as what to expect. I

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Le Jardin Emotions with giant faces sculpted onto green bushes

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July 11, 2024

Les Jardins d’Étretat: An unusual place to visit in Normandy, France

Les Jardins d'Etretat combines artistic whimsy, with the surreal, sometimes melancholic, beauty of Normandy. The magnificence of the gardens, with its focus on being a space for creative expressions, makes it one of the most unusual, and beautiful places to visit in France.

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Hoi An Vietnam ancient town with tuktuks

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July 8, 2024

Stepping back in time in Hoi An, Vietnam: Things to do & see

Hoi An is strikingly well-preserved, with buildings bearing the clear vestiges of its Chinese, Japanese and French influenced architecture. Visiting Hoi An feels like time-travel. Here are some things to do and see in Hoi An plus some travel tips that will help you when you're here.

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Vietnam countryside aerial view of rice fields motorbike trip

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June 21, 2024

Cruising through Vietnam on a motorbike: During a heatwave!

My partner and I did a four-day motorbike trip through northwest Vietnam in the middle of a record-breaking heatwave. Here are some of the ups-and-downs of our trip, and my tips on how to do it without getting burnt to a crisp.

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A fountain with the backdrop of chateau de Versailles at night

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June 19, 2024

A night to remember at the Château de Versailles: Night Fountains Show

Every year, for a limited time, the Château de Versailles puts together incredible nocturnal walks with their night fountains and musical garden show. Called, Les Grandes Eaux Musicales, needless to say, it is no ordinary walk in the park. Here's what you can expect from the Versailles Night Fountains Show.

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May 15, 2024

Lac de Bethmale: An emerald gem in Occitanie, France

Lac de Bethmale is very often described as an 'emerald lake,' and that is no exaggeration. This surreal green-blue coloured lake in Occitanie is surrounded on all sides by dense forest. I would go so far as to say, if there was one place in the world where fairies and fishes might live together, this would be it.

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Gardens of Palais de la Berbie, Albi, France with a view of the palace

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April 23, 2024

Les Jardins du Palais de la Berbie: A ‘remarkable garden’ in Albi, France

Albi is a UNESCO world heritage city in the Occitanie region in the south of France. It is one of the most well-preserved episcopal cities of Europe. Overlooking the Tarn river, les Jardins du Palais de la Berbie is a testament to Albi's medieval history and a remarkable French garden.

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