Tag: Road Trip

Les Baux-de-Provence, France

Les Baux-de-Provence, France

Les Baux-de-Provence is an adorable French town built onto the side of a hill and capped with a castle. By some accounts it is the cutest town in France. We found some beautiful French towns, but agree it is a not-to-miss spot when exploring the 

Visiting the Carrieres de Lumieres in France // Photo

Visiting the Carrieres de Lumieres in France // Photo

Any description you read of the Carrieres de Lumieres just will not do it justice. We actually almost skipped these illuminated caves in our planning because the new installation was opening on the last day of our trip and we weren’t sure how to fit 

Touring the Roman Ruins of Orange, France

Touring the Roman Ruins of Orange, France

This post contains affiliate links.  We headed to Orange, France to check out the Roman Theater. While the Roman Theater is the main attraction in this Provence town, Orange is as cute as any other town in the Provence region and worth spending a bit 

Exploring Avignon, France with Kids

Exploring Avignon, France with Kids

Avignon, France has so much to offer families. I had an entire day planned in the city involving renting bikes and tooling around Barthelasse Island, checking out a few of Avignon’s historic buildings and visiting the market hall for lunch. Then we woke up and 

Arles, France with Kids

Arles, France with Kids

This post contains affiliate links.  Arles, France is sure to delight everyone in the family. With blockbuster Roman ruins and a Van Gogh trail, you can satisfy historical buffs and art fans during a visit to Arles. The city is home to a Roman arena 

Visiting Pont du Gard with Kids

Visiting Pont du Gard with Kids

Pont du Gard has been on my bucket list since we moved to Europe. I just knew I had to see the three level, Roman aqueduct in person. Our winter visit provided us with cooler temperatures and no crowds, making our visit to Pont du 

Exploring Enniskillen in Northern Ireland

Exploring Enniskillen in Northern Ireland

We ended up in Enniskillen at the end of our Northern Ireland trip because we were staying at the Manor House Country Hotel for a bit of a rest at the end of the trip. We had been on the go for most of the 

Ulster American Folk Park in Northern Ireland

Ulster American Folk Park in Northern Ireland

We’ve visited quite a few open air parks on our travels. The Ulster American Folk Park in Northern Ireland has been the easiest to relate to as it follows emigrants from the town of Ulster through to their eventual arrival in America. You’ll spend your 

The Point Bar in Limavady, Northern Ireland

The Point Bar in Limavady, Northern Ireland

The Point Bar is the town pub on Magilligan Point in Limavady, Northern Ireland. The weather was dreary and we needed a bit of a drive to kill some time. The Point Bar had excellent online reviews and maybe even a ferry over to Ireland, 

Londonderry / Derry, Northern Ireland

Londonderry / Derry, Northern Ireland

Londonderry is the second largest city in Northern Ireland. It is full of charm and a must on any Northern Ireland itinerary. It is easily combined with a dip over the border into the Republic of Ireland to see a stone fort. Londonderry is full