Cap Ferret is the headland of the Arcachon basin in France. It’s famous for its oyster farming, lighthouse, pine forests, beautiful beaches and extensive cycle paths. Enjoy a day cycling through the pine forests, eating a shellfish feast, and relaxing on the beaches.
The Aran Islands in Ireland represent important elements of Celtic culture due to their geological formation, historical monuments, and their linguistic and cultural heritage. Visiting these stark, beautiful isles is like stepping back in time.
There is nothing more frustrating than trying to cut food with a blunt knife. Learn how to maintain and sharpen your knives, including both Asian and European and American style knives, using professional techniques or easy sharpening using equipment that takes 5 minutes and little to no skill.
Is your food processor or food blender struggling to chop? Is it roughly tearing up the contents instead of slicing through it? Don’t waste money on buying expensive new blades, instead, follow these easy to follow instructions to sharpen your food processor blades.
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect souvenir, looking for gifts for family and friends, or wanting to add some of the latest fashion and accessories to your wardrobe, Dublin, Ireland has an abundance of quality, unique stores. You will find a wonderful collection of items including those made by talented Irish designers and craftsmen.
Carcassonne is a historic town in the Languedoc area in southern France. It’s home to the famous UNESCO World Heritage medieval citadel which features an impressive fortress with watchtowers and fairy tale style castle with pointed turrets. It sits on the hill above the beautiful historic town and canal which connects to a 360 km network of navigable waterways.
Toulouse is in the Occitanie region and is referred to as ‘La Ville Rose’ or The Pink City, for its many pink-hued brick buildings. It isn’t a particularly large city, but it does have a lovely historic city centre with some beautiful Gothic architecture.
Even if you don’t like skiing, there is still so much to see and do in and around the beautiful ski resort village of Chamonix in the French Alps. Take the train up the mountain to Montenvers and see the glacier and ice cave, take a cable car up to the highest point of Aiguille du Midi at 3842m and step into a glass void, visit neighbouring Italy and enjoy a relaxing day at an Italian spa, and discover your inner thrill seeker with a ride on the luge on rails.
Chamonix in the French Alps is an amazing place to visit for a winter ski vacation. Not only is it cheaper than the Swiss Alps, but they also have a wide range of ski areas to choose from which cater to all abilities. I also loved the it was easy to get around without needing to hire a car. There is regular transport to the slopes and attractions. In this post I’ve tried to provide you as much practical information as possible to plan your ski holiday in Chamonix.
Planning a day out on the slopes for the first time? This guide provides a detailed list of essential ski clothing and ski gear that you will need for a days skiing, as well as what to pack in your day bag.