Staying in France

4 Experiences You Can Only Find in the French Pyrenees

The French Pyrenees are a mountain range unlike any other. Situated along the French-Spanish border, these mountains have a distinct medieval history. Although they are less famous than their...

5 Reasons to Hike the Tour Du Mont Blanc

Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the most classic hiking trips in the world and it has earned that veneration. The tour was originally created by linking a series of high alpine huts and...

Compensation for delays with Thello trains

If you booked a Thello train between France and Italy, you are entitled to compensation if your train is more than 1 hour late, according to the following table: Fill this form to get reimbursed...

Phrasebook: Basic French for travel

These are a few key words and expressions that have come in very handy while travelling. Try to learn these -or the ones that most apply to your situation- when visiting France or another French...

Cheap transportation in France

Ouigo is a low-cost train service offering tickets departing from non-major train stations. Official website here. Blablacar.fr allows users to find car sharing rides (or propose some). Pretty...

Fall MTB Frisco, CO

Mountain biking is better…when you are actually in the mountains! The biking we do at home in Michigan, at sea level, on dirt trails with no rocks, on gently rolling hills, I pondered. Is that...