Finding the Universe
Travel tales, photography and a dash of humor
We've taken multiple Seine dinner cruises in Paris. Here's our guide to which is worth booking, what to expect, and how to pick the right one for your trip. Read More...
Practical guide to Paris transport from someone who's used it all. How to buy tickets, which pass is best, and what to watch out for. Updated for 2026. Read More...
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A tested 2 week Europe itinerary covering London, Paris, Barcelona, Venice and Rome, with personal hotel picks, tour recommendations and money-saving tips. Read More...
We've visited Paris more times than we can count. Here's our plan for one day in the city: a seven-stop route, a map, and what the tickets actually cost. Read More...
Our 3 day Paris itinerary, built from years of weekends: what to see each day, which pass to buy, the Louvre and Versailles booking calls, and where to eat. Read More...
We've spent years of weekends in Paris. Here's a realistic 2-day itinerary: the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, what to skip and which pass to buy. Read More...
We spent two days in Normandy pairing Mont-Saint-Michel with the D-Day landing beaches. Our day-by-day itinerary, where to stay, and how to make the drive work. Read More...
I've been photographing Paris for over 15 years. Here are my 9 favourite photo spots, with exact shooting tips, lens choices, and timing for each location. Read More...
Thoughts on staying with Homestay in Paris Read More...
A detailed guide to visiting the Moulin Rouge in Paris, with everything you need to know to plan your own visit, including ticket options, getting here and more! Read More...
12 Things to Bring Back from Your Road Trip to Gascony Read More...
Pierre Soulages: The Painter of Black Read More...
Advice on avoiding the more common scams in Paris, including the ring scam, the friendship bracelets, the cup and ball game and the petitions. Read More...
10 Gorgeous Photos of Paris to give you reasons to visit, including Notre Dame, Montmartre and the Eiffel Tower Read More...
What to see and do in Angouleme - capital of France's Charente region! Read More...
A trompe l'oeils takes up a whole wall of Angouleme in France's Charente. Read More...
Ideas for things to do in Perigueux, Dordogne Read More...
Comparison of five European cities including Paris, Rome, Venice, London and Berlin Read More...
A guide to visiting the village of Oradour-sur-Glane in France, home of the worst civilian massacre in wartime France. Tips and practical information for your visit. Read More...
Visiting Paris? Here's our detailed guide to what to do in Paris so you don't miss any of the highlights of this wonderful French city! Read More...
