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Tips, Trips, and Stories From Our Worldly TravelsLa Colle-sur-Loup: A Peaceful Provençal Village Between the Sea and the Hills
Tucked away between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and the Gorges du Loup, La Colle-sur-Loup is one of those Provençal villages that many travellers pass without realising what they are missing. Unlike some of its more famous neighbours, it has remained largely free from mass...
Biot et les Templiers: One of France’s Finest Medieval Festivals
Every spring, the quiet Provençal village of Biot, just a few miles from Antibes, is transformed into a thriving medieval town during Biot et les Templiers, one of the largest historical festivals on the French Riviera. For an entire weekend, the narrow streets fill...
Saint-Paul-de-Vence: The Hilltop Village That Inspired Artists
Perched on a rocky hill between Nice and the Mediterranean, Saint-Paul-de-Vence is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Completely enclosed by sixteenth-century ramparts, its narrow cobbled streets, stone houses and flower-filled courtyards...
Bouzigues: France’s Oyster Capital on the Étang de Thau
Nestled on the northern shore of the Étang de Thau, Bouzigues is one of the most distinctive fishing villages in southern France. Although small in size, it is renowned throughout the country as the birthplace of modern oyster farming in the Mediterranean. Colourful...
Figueres: Beyond Dalí – The Capital of Alt Empordà
For many visitors, Figueres is synonymous with Salvador Dalí. While the surrealist genius undeniably transformed the town into one of Catalonia's most famous destinations, Figueres has a far richer story than its extraordinary museum alone. As the historic capital of...
Radio Liberty at Pals: The Secret Cold War Station on the Costa Brava
Today, visitors walking along the peaceful beach at Platja de Pals would never imagine that this stretch of the Costa Brava once played a crucial role in one of the greatest geopolitical conflicts of the twentieth century. Between the dunes and the Mediterranean stood...
Palafrugell: The Cultural Heart of the Costa Brava
While many visitors head directly to the beaches of Calella de Palafrugell or Llafranc, the inland town of Palafrugell offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and traditions that shaped the Costa Brava long before tourism arrived. Surrounded by Mediterranean...
Pals: A Medieval Hilltop Village Overlooking the Costa Brava
Perched on a hill just a few miles from the Mediterranean, Pals is widely regarded as one of the finest preserved medieval villages in Catalonia. Unlike many historic towns that have gradually merged with modern development, Pals has retained its fortified character,...
Sant Feliu de Guíxols: The Historic Heart of the Costa Brava
Among the many seaside towns of the Costa Brava, Sant Feliu de Guíxols stands apart for the remarkable way it combines history, maritime traditions and spectacular coastal scenery. Unlike many resorts that expanded only with modern tourism, Sant Feliu has been an...
Vidreres: A Practical Stop Between the Motorway and the Costa Brava
Most travellers know Vidreres simply as a place they pass on the way to the Costa Brava, yet this small Catalan town has a history stretching back many centuries. Surrounded by forests, farmland and gentle hills, it developed as an agricultural community long before...