When Jackie Grandchamps and Valerie started to organized cultural tours for women in France in 2004, they did not know that their business would expand to other countries in Europe and the USA. And despite the international destinations now proposed, they have kept their business name, French Escapade. Not only the size of the company has tremendously grown for the past decade, but they now mainly target painters. Most of the 25 … [Read more...]
Girls Guide to Paris
Doni Belau lives between New York and Paris. After a career as a not-for-profit consultant, travel has overtaken her life as a way of helping her live in two places and to share her passion for France. She loves Paris in particular and offers a series of tours through the year throughout France. Doni has written several books including Eat in Paris, an e-guide book and the first ever book on the new Paris Craft Cocktail movement - Paris … [Read more...]
Best Single Day Cycle Routes
I love cycling, though confess I am mostly on an electric bike. I love that you are moving faster than walking, but not so fast that you miss things. I love that a little effort is used, but not so much that you are so sweaty you can't stop for a drink along the way without having to apologise. Here are a few hints for some of Europe's best day rides.... Thanks to Ireland WalkHikeBike for this infographic … [Read more...]
Tuscany with a group of your girlfriends – this could be it
Gather a group of girlfriends and embark on a unique journey of the Tuscan region of Italy with Australian based Tours of Tuscany. Your touring experience will be an immersion into the daily life and culture and each day you will enjoy spectacular scenery, the beauty of the masters of art and culture, wonderful shopping and savour the most delicious food and best wines the region offers. Your accommodation will be a Tuscan villa (nearby the … [Read more...]
Discover the Magic of Swedish Lapland
Gather 6-8 friends together, and you can share this magical 6 night/5 day winter wonderland trip in Swedish Lapland with Women Adventure Travel Sweden email Tatiana now! Travelling through Sweden is a unforgettable experience not only just for its beautiful nature but also for it's culture, contrasts, climate and people. Winter is a great time to experience unique adventures such as, ice fishing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, Sami … [Read more...]
Greenland Arctic Discovery Tour – with Lyn Taylor
Lyn Taylor's adventures are taking in the world - in August 2020 join her in this trip across the Arctic. Book early and get a 10% discount on this magic experience. Join Lyn on this small group luxury expedition ship and experience the trip of a lifetime in the awesome landscapes of Greenland and Norway's amazing coast. Discover lakes, fiords, rolling hills of open grassland. Cruise through Spitsbergen’s narrow sheltered waterways and … [Read more...]
5 funny lessons from a Girls Iceland road trip
No matter how hard you try, life gets into that monotony even without you realizing it. So when a friend suggested a girls Iceland road trip, I was in. An old friend from another city called up one fine day and said she would be dropping by. What better excuse than this, to bunk work and the hundred other adult responsibilities you have? Note, this was the same girl I had bitten as a child because she ate my grape. Life is weird that way, … [Read more...]
A Pedestrian in Paris – book Review
The Most Beautiful Walk in the World - a pedestrian in Paris, by John Baxter, Harper Perennial Reviewed by Ceridwyn Parr What is the most beautiful walk in the world? For ex-pat American John Baxter who has chosen to live in Paris- sigh- the most beautiful walk is down his street. His street happens to be Rue de l’Odean, in St Germain –des-Pres. This is where Scott Fitzgerald wrote The Great Gatsby, where Gertrude Stein lived with Alice B … [Read more...]
Women Adventure Travel Sweden
Northern Lights to Midnight Sun - womenadventuretravel.se Tatiana Rynbäck had been working in tourism almost 20 years in different areas (as a guide, leader, marketing manager, etc) getting a wide knowledge of the business and most of all the feeling of sharing experiences and friendship with new people. During all this years I have been travelling around many countries my focus has been nature, adventure, culture, food , local people and new … [Read more...]
Croatia – join Jazz musician Briar Ross and fall in love with Croatia
If you fancy splashing your feet in the crystal cool Adriatic while sitting on turquoise cushions, sipping champagne along ancient cobbled streets and piazzas, and exploring one of the most picturesque towns and provinces in the Mediterranean… Briar Ross is a Jazz singer and usually lives on Waiheke Island in the North Island of New Zealand. She has recently discovered a new passion - Croatia. She just keeps going back and for the past few … [Read more...]
