Hyeres les Palmiers
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Hyères-les-Palmiers: A unique destination on the French Riviera

Living in the South of France has its perks. I can easily take a train to explore places I’ve always wanted to see like Villefranche or Beaulieu sur Mer. Reading a post about Hyères-les-palmiers by Betty Carlson author of France in Between, renewed my interest in exploring this town again.
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Nancy, France: Discovering the Heart of Lorraine’s Culture and History

Nancy is a medium city in the North Eastern France. It also serves as the capital of Lorraine, which it was formerly known for being home to ancient duchies and kingdoms alike. Nancy has risen up 16th on the list of French towns with 100k population but that’s not all! I’m inviting you out there so we can explore together this “Little Paris” called Nancy. You will be taken over by the building developed in very Parisian architecture style and the Place Stanislas highlight.
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The Joy of Shooting with a 35mm Analog Rangefinder Camera

Rediscovering the Magic: The Joy of Shooting with a 35mm Analog Rangefinder Camera. In an era dominated by digital photography, there’s something undeniably magical about revisiting the world of analog. Recently, I rediscovered the joy of shooting with a 35mm analog rangefinder camera, and it has reignited my passion for photography in ways I never expected. From the tactile satisfaction of loading a roll of film to the anticipation of developing those precious frames, the entire process is an adventure in creativity and patience. Join me as I explore the timeless allure of analog photography and share why picking up a forgotten camera might just be the best decision you make for your artistic journey.

Discover Colmar Old Town: Charming Spots in Alsace’s Fairytale City
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Discover Colmar Old Town: Charming Spots in Alsace’s Fairytale City

In this post I take you on a tour to Discover Colmar Old Town. Colmar is one of the main cities in Alsace. It is located next to the German border in North-Eastern France on the main road between Strasbourg and Mulhouse, surrounded by vineyards and the very picturesque wine road.
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Hidden Gem: St Cyprien-Plage, Affordable French Riviera Paradise

The French Riviera is a place where the rich and famous come to enjoy their wealth. The shiny, apartment buildings are lined with palm trees and designer shops. But there’s an alternative to the bling of Cannes or Nice – St Cyprien-Plage and the Languedoc Roussillon. It ‘s certainly glamorous but it has something that many people miss when they visit France: living like the locals.
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Scenic Rhine River Cycling: Alsace to Basel Adventure

Cycling along the Rhine River. Since cycling past the cycle path sign, Basle 100km, while holidaying with the family at my parents last year in the Centre of Alsace, I was determined to cycle from Benfeld to Basle, and this year we set the project to completion. I love Basle in the summer, as amazing as it sounds, people are bathing in the Rhine river and letting themselves drifting through the current with their belongings protected in colourful bags around their bodies.