When I first started traveling across France, I was guilty of booking the usual chain hotels—safe, reliable, but often soulless. Toulouse, however, taught me something new. The “Pink City” isn’t Continue Reading →
I still remember the first time I stepped off the plane at Toulouse–Blagnac Airport and felt the warm southern breeze. The “Pink City,” as it’s often called because of its Continue Reading →
When I tell people that I once booked a short-hop flight from Bordeaux to Toulouse, I usually get raised eyebrows. After all, it’s a mere 250 kilometers between the two Continue Reading →
There are many ways to fall in love with Bordeaux. Some people lose themselves in the cellars of Saint-Émilion, glass of Merlot in hand. Others fall for the grandeur of Continue Reading →
I’ve always believed that a city reveals itself best when you experience it slowly — not from the backseat of a taxi or even from the window of a tram, Continue Reading →
Travel is often about contrasts — the elegance of sipping a Grand Cru in a château, the rustic charm of walking through medieval alleys, the salty wind on your face Continue Reading →
When people hear “Bordeaux,” the word wine usually comes first. And that’s understandable — this city is the global capital of wine. But after living and traveling here multiple times, Continue Reading →
When most people hear “Bordeaux,” they immediately think of wine — vineyards stretching to the horizon, châteaux with centuries of history, and glasses filled with ruby-colored elegance. And yes, wine Continue Reading →
There are two things I always look forward to in a new city: architecture and food. Bordeaux, often called La Belle Endormie (the Sleeping Beauty), delivers both in overwhelming abundance. Continue Reading →
Bordeaux isn’t just about wine (though let’s be honest, the wine alone is worth the trip). For me, every great city has its personality written into its markets, shopping centers, Continue Reading →