Destination: France

First Proper Day

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 | By tomvasey | Views [465] | Comments [2]

My first proper night's sleep in a tent on this trip was light, and broken. But long, and in the morning accompanied by 2 hours of very pleasant dozing. At 10, I decided it was time to get up, and make something of the day. But I didn't realise the ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

My First Day

Mon, 3 Sep 2007 | By tomvasey | Views [645] | Comments [9]

I woke up way too late, about 10:30 if I remember correctly. But hey, I'm on holiday right. Repacking was a very good idea, as I needed some space for some food, plus my bike would be on the road, so I needed to make sure that my panniers sat right. ... Read more >

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Paris 2002, Part 4 - More Than This

Mon, 3 Sep 2007 | By ericroa | Views [691]

It was the start of a beautiful spring day in Paris. The sun was out but the wind still had a slight chill. Every day seemed perfect for both Dulce and I. We had spent the past two days since our arrival taking in whatever the City Of Light had to ... Read more >

Tags: Family

Paris 2002, Part 3 - An Early Paris Morning

Mon, 3 Sep 2007 | By ericroa | Views [512]

Dulce and I decided to take the Metro instead of a taxi to visit the Eiffel Tower. We quickly departed after having our free breakfast at the hotel cafe. In our excitement, we forgot to ask the concierge as to where the Metro station was and at ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Paris 2002, Part 2 - The Teahouse Of Babel

Mon, 3 Sep 2007 | By ericroa | Views [365]

Dulce and I had an early lunch in one of the Chinese teahouses that commonly found around Paris. We were on a tight budget so we planned to have our meals at the cheapest places we could find. This particular teahouse, the first of many that we would ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

Paris 2002, Part 1

Mon, 3 Sep 2007 | By ericroa | Views [371]

When Dulce and I reached Paris, France, we didn't know what to expect. Sure, the obligatory visits to the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre were to be...obligatory, but we wanted a very personal exerience, no guided tours; just walks across that wonderful ... Read more >

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Lyon!

Mon, 3 Sep 2007 | By gemma | Views [838] | Comments [2]

I'm in love with this city!  Why would anyone want to go to Paris when they can go to Lyon?  It's so beautiful here, I don't want to leave.  I know I'm gonna live here at some point in  my life.  Glad to have left Paris and the CELTA behind and it's ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Gallery: Paris

Sat, 1 Sep 2007 | By adventurergirl | Photo Gallery

Gallery: France

Sat, 1 Sep 2007 | By hannah-may | Photo Gallery

Paris

Sat, 1 Sep 2007 | By adventurergirl | Views [327]

We've been so busy...It's difficult to find time to write anything...Here we are... So much to tell you...We can't find words to describe how amazing this city is...during the day and at night...Went on a midnight bike tour, visted museums, churches, ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

The Pilgrim's Place

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 | By cam2yogi | Views [2442] | Comments [1]

Who’s Guiding Whom Upon The Way? T he moment I stepped into Cahors the clouds opened their hulls. Cargos of rain poured as I laggardly entered civilization and sought shelter within a phone booth. Inside the one-man encasing, its’ glass shielded ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

paris; take 2

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 | By hannah-may | Views [619]

the (not so challenging) challenge for this french holiday was to try a new cheese every day.  mission accomplished

Tags: Food & eating

le mans

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 | By hannah-may | Views [572]

in search of the perfect crepe pan!  ie. weightless, free and takes up no room in my pack

Tags: Shopping

la cote sauvage

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 | By hannah-may | Views [529]

sunday driving in the wild west

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

France

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 | By fionaanderson | Views [388]

Bonjour,   This is difficult as the keyboard is upside down, not a 'werty' keyboard as its known and spelt along the top, but a 'azerty', not easy or quick!   My week has gone well for my recce, the scenery is amazing and the castles totally spectacular ... Read more >

Tags: work