We Are at WAR
On 12 March 2020 the French President went on television. Two speeches later, France was in lockdown and at war with a virus, and nobody could go further than 1…
Camping In France
We ditched the rental gear for our own — then took the new kit for its first spin at a Vosges campsite, followed by three days of hiking through the…
Summer in Alaska
Nine days in Alaska, from Anchorage to Denali and Kenai Fjords — three grizzlies, a last-minute camping scramble and a very wrong camera bag.
Champagne and Wine Road & Bike Trip
Two days driving, two days cycling — our first road trip in our own car took us from Champagne's vineyards to Alsace's Wine Route, past closed villages and brutal climbs.
Cherry Blossoms
You do not need a flight to Japan to see cherry blossoms in full bloom. Just outside Paris, Parc de Sceaux hosts a Hanami festival every April, complete with taiko…