Just a block or two back from the grand tree-lined avenue of the Champs-Elysées and a short stroll to the banks of the Seine, the Hotel de Sers is the perfect way to experience Paris in boutique luxury. What does ‘boutique luxury’ mean in hotel terms? To me, I guess it has to fulfil these … Read more
After more than two and a half years of no international travel—we arrived home from overseas only days before Australia closed its borders in March 2020—we’ve finally left the country. Almost two months later, we’re back in Sydney. Here’s a quick rundown of where we went and what we did. This trip was ostensibly a … Read more
There’s a reason why 83 million visitors flock to Paris every year. It’s beautiful, enchanting and incredibly romantic. But what happens when you hire a car in Paris and explore beyond the City of Lights? Brought to you by Miles Car Rental Paris & Viajemos.com It’s hard to get bored of Paris. It would be a … Read more
High in the hills above the tourist towns of the Cote d’Azur sits the village of Gorbio. It’s as picturesque as any of the tourist spots, but there’s something different about Gorbio, and there’s a restaurant here that just sums it up. Peeping out from the majesty of the French Alps, just a quick drive … Read more
Europe’s coastline is home to some of the most spectacular places on earth. We travel from Provence in France down to Naples in Italy to take in the Riviera. Here’s our 2-week itinerary. Europe is such a beautiful place to travel through. Not only is the mix of cultures, scenery and climate a traveller’s paradise, … Read more
Imagine the romance of train travel coupled with the sights of the Italian and French Riviera going past your window. This train journey from Genoa to Nice has to be the best way to travel between Italy and France. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own … Read more
5 things you must do in St Tropez A visit to the Cote d’Azure in France isn’t complete with a day in St Tropez. There’s more money floating in this harbour than you could believe of a town so tiny. St Tropez is expensive so maybe don’t stay here if you’re on a budget. I … Read more
The Marche aux Fleurs et Oiseaux is one of the oldest markets in Paris. In the middle of the Seine on the Ile de la Cite, the flower markets are just down the road from Notre Dame and have been there for over two hundred years. On Sundays the bird markets open and the cut flower vendors take a rest … Read more
*The most exciting thing about He Said, She Said is wondering if we’ll still be married by the end of each post! We both write on the same topic but only get to read the other’s work after it’s published.* He said: That stuff’s for girls… isn’t it? She said: Paris is for lovers. What’s … Read more
Let’s face it, when you go to France, you’re not expecting any bad meals, are you? In the south-west of France – in Provence – it’s like they invented eating or something. Point in case, I was watching that awesome Japanese show Iron Chef the other day and I realised it’s always poor old Iron Chef … Read more