where to stay in Strasbourg for Christmas, a view of the canal

Where to Stay in Strasbourg for Christmas: Best Areas

Strasbourg is a truly beautiful city at all times of year, but it really comes alive at Christmas. As the self-appointed "Capital of Christmas", you'll find markets dotted throughout the city, decorations on every half-timbered house, the smell of cinnamon and gingerbread in the air, and everyone looking just that...
a group of half-timbered buildings in Rouen, Normandy

How to Spend a Perfect Day in Rouen

Earlier this year, I spent the day in Rouen, in Northern France. I've been to English port towns such as Southampton and Dover, neither of which could be described as beautiful. When I heard we were docking in Le Havre as part of a cruise, I was pretty keen to...