Travel blog of a digital nomad.
See four cities in one day and save on high speed rail reservation fees. One of the things I love about having a Eurail Pass is being able to jump onto almost any train and go. While there are some train services that require a reservation fee, this can be avoided by taking local trains. [...] Read more »
Intricately carved figures above the main entrance to the Amiens Cathedral, France. Travel Photos: Amiens Photo Gallery Read more »
[A classic view of the Eiffel Tower from Pont Alexandre III.] While travelling through France via Eurail I had to consider whether to pass through a city I have visited many times before. Oh Paris, how could I go not go back and have another look. I just wanted to make sure that my mind [...] Read more »
The Christmas market tradition began in Germany and Austria but markets can be found all over Europe. The markets feature stalls that sell nativity scene pieces, Christmas tree decorations as well as hand craft items. Spending time in these markets I felt a stronger sense of the true meaning of Christmas than I feel in [...] Read more »
Villefranche-sur-Mer is about 6 km east of Nice and is on the train line between Nice and Monaco. [Train at Villefranche-sur-Mer] For much of the way from Nice to Monaco the train runs along the coast, with views of the Mediterranean and the mansions that cling to the cliffs along the way. If you plan [...] Read more »
Whale tail seat, Beaulieu-sur-Mer – France. Travel Photos: Beaulieu-sur-Mer photo gallery Read more »
Nice is famous for it’s beach, so I was surprised when I first saw it that it was a beach of pebbles (like that in Brighton, England). The beach here is more about a way of life than the beach itself, and if you are here in the off season you would wonder what the [...] Read more »
Notre-Dame de la Garde sits on the highest point of Marseille and is the dominant landmark of the city. [Notre Dame at Station Steps] Getting to the Notre-Dame There is a bus that goes to the top of the hill, or you can take the walk through the city. [Steps to Notre Dame] [Montee Notre [...] Read more »
Flight: Ryanair FR6012 Date: 25 Nov 2008 From: Nador (NDR), Morocoo To: Marseille(MRS), France When I’m in Europe I always look at the Ryanair map and see if there are any airports near where I’m going to be. It’s a fun map to play with because they have so many destination airports. [Ryanair Destinations 2008] [...] Read more »
Stylish pedestrian crossings in Paris. [Walk Man] [Don't Walk Man] Read more »