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A city tour of Dublin, the capital of Ireland

January 17, 2019 by Maria Fernandez

Our 4-day trip to Dublin (Ireland), with tons of bridges, sun, churches, great food, a few lessons in Irish history, and a visit to gaol.

Filed Under: Abroad, Blog, Sightseeing, Tour Tagged With: City, Ireland

A tour of Nantes (Pays de la Loire, France)

July 5, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

A visit to the lively and beautiful city of Nantes, the final destination of our 2-week holiday in France.

Filed Under: Abroad, Blog, Sightseeing Tagged With: France

A visit to Quimper (Brittany, France)

July 4, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

A day enjoying life the French way: walking around in the sun, sitting in outdoor cafés and eating crêpes.

Filed Under: Abroad, Blog, Sightseeing Tagged With: France

Day 4 on the GR34: walking from Port du Loch to Audierne (Brittany, France)

July 4, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

Our fourth and final day on the GR34 coastal path, with a great breakfast, some beautiful beaches, cannons and lighthouses.

Filed Under: Abroad, Blog, Walk Tagged With: France, GR34, Walking

Day 3 on the GR34: walking from Pointe de Brézellec to Port du Loch (Brittany, France)

July 3, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

Our third day on the GR34 coastal path, with more cliffs, churches, no rain, little wind, and the striking Pointe du Raz.

Filed Under: Abroad, Blog, Walk Tagged With: France, GR34, Walking

Day 2 on the GR34: walking from Pointe de Beuzec to Pointe de Brézellec (Brittany, France)

July 2, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

Our second day on the GR34 coastal path, with an unreasonable amount of rain, a dramatic sky, and a blusterous thunderstorm in the distance.

Filed Under: Abroad, Blog, Walk Tagged With: France, GR34, Walking

Day 1 on the GR34: walking from Douarnenez to Pointe de Beuzec (Brittany, France)

July 1, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

Our first day on the GR34 coastal path, with more sun than we had bargained for, vertical cliffs, and breathtaking views.

Filed Under: Abroad, Blog, Walk Tagged With: France, GR34, Walking

Walking around Douarnenez (Brittany, France)

June 30, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

Our day in the French town of Douarnenez before heading for the GR34, the walking route along the Brittany coast.

Filed Under: Abroad, Blog, Sightseeing Tagged With: France

Cycling from Les Sables d’Olonne to Sainte Foy (Pays de la Loire, France)

June 28, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

An easy ride to a pretty town through some farms in western France, on a beautiful summer’s day.

Filed Under: Abroad, Blog, Day ride Tagged With: Cycling, France

Cycling to the marshes north of Les Sables d’Olonne (Pays de la Loire, France)

June 24, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

A flat ride to an intriguing spot, crossing the Tour de France route – a bit too early.

Filed Under: Abroad, Blog, Day ride Tagged With: Cycling, France

A week in Les Sables d’Olonne (Pays de la Loire, France)

June 22, 2018 by Maria Fernandez

The first week of our holiday in France – full of boats, great food, breathtaking views, and sun, a lot of sun.

Filed Under: Abroad, Blog, Sightseeing Tagged With: Cycling, Walking

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