The France Edition

Cafe de la Paix is absolutely gorgeous. It is opulent, beautiful and showcases Parisian grandeur. The food is of fantastic quality and the ambience is special. We would definitely visit again.

Berthillon, the family run artisanal ice cream shop in Paris is considered the gold standard and an icon in Paris. Founded in 1954 by Raymon Berthillon, Berthillon remains a family run establishment which has become a Parisian institution.

Hilton Paris Opera is nestled in a historic building just steps from Gare Saint-Lazare and is within easy reach of iconic Parisian attractions. We chose the Hilton Paris Opera because it was within walking distance to the Opera Garnier, Galeries Lafayette and Saint-Augustin church. Having both sights within walking distance and accessibility through the trains made Hilton Paris Opera a fantastic choice for us.

Musee Marmottan Monet is not one of those large museums. However, it has a spectacular collection and remains a very intimate place to explore the pieces of Monet. If you love impressionism and you love Monet's art, this is a great museum to be in. I thought it was a great supplement to Giverny to see some of how his works evolved and his inspiration translated.

InterContinental Le Grand Paris is a statement in Parisian history. It was commissioned by Baron Haussman and subsequently inaugurated by Empress Eugenie in 1862. To say this hotel dazzles is an understatement.

We visit the Catacombs of Paris and got access to restricted exclusive areas. Read all about the Catacombs and the tour we joined.

InterContinental Bordeaux fulfils the trifecta - fantastic location, great staff and comfortable rooms. We enjoyed our stay and it ended up being the perfect place for us before heading onwards to Paris after.

The exhibition at La Cite Du Vin Bordeaux was incredibly well thought out and there was something for everyone, regardless of age or prior wine knowledge. The exhibits were interactive and the audio guides worked very well. We learnt so much about wine, including impacts of climate change, the harvesting process, the varietals, the irrigation techniques through into experiencing the scents and smells.

Les Bassins des Lumieres was not just another art projection. It was breathtaking, immersive and unforgettable. Digital art of masters in a WWII submarine bunker - thats a perfect example of intersection of past and present. It was as educational as it was fascinating.

Located just outside of Bordeaux city, is Les Halles de Bacalan, a modern food hall that opened in 2017 and has quickly become a favourite amongst locals and travellers. It was a little of a foodie paradise for us and we were glad we were able to find some time before visiting Cite du Vin to visit this food hall.

The No Diet Club Bordeaux Food tour is a fantastic way to get oriented around Bordeaux if it is your first time. It is also a great way to speak to someone local and understand the history of Bordeaux as a port city and how that influenced the cuisine around. Whilst we wouldn't consider ourselves to have a sweet tooth, it was nice to indulge and never felt like too much. The quality of the food provided on this tour was high and with a small group of 4, our guide gave us plen

3 Rue de Prague, 75012 Paris, France I procrastinated on this post for a long time. 2 Michelin Stars and No. 3 on the World's Best Restaurant. The opening line should paint a picture of how amazing the restaurant experience was, and the accolades help guide a tourist in a new city. However, our experience was not great. There were no dishes that stood out and the flavours were average at best. It left us wondering whether we went on an extremely off day, or whether the standa