Articles written by Geneviève L. from Cleebourg, France
Sisteron is about 240km north of Nice, situated in the Alpes de Haute Provence. It is known as the pearl of the Upper Provence. It is a medieval town with narrow streets (many too narrow for cars) lined with old houses, small squares with charming fountains. There is a cathedral, (Notre Dame des Pommiers, Our…
You missed this year’s Tour de France? Geneviève guides you along at a more leisurely pace. Start at the Promenade des Anglais and soak up the town atmosphere. It is 7 km long and good for people watching. Located directly on the Mediterranean Sea it is a good start to discover Nice and the town life. It…
We took the bus from Punakaiki to Greymouth, where we boarded the Tranzalpine Express from Greymouth to Christchurch, from the west coast to the east coast. For the fans of Lord of the Rings, the line crosses a few places where the films were made. New Zealand has three passenger train lines. The Tranzalpine Express and…
After our exciting stay in Franz Josef, it was time to go to our next destination, Punakaiki. It is 217 km further north, and much of the road leading there is along the west coast. The weather had turned again, and the sea was rough. Rain and a violent storm had even destroyed the bridge…
Geneviève continues on her travels around New Zealand. We left Wanaka in the early morning for a very long trip. It was a day trip travelling through the mountainous area in Mount Aspiring National Park. Originally, Wanaka was called Pembroke. In 1940, it was renamed Wanaka. It means sacred knowledge or place of learning in…