Videos

Vennbahn - daytrip by bike!

Come along on a day-trip from Aachen for a cycle ride along the Vennbahn - a geo-political anomaly with dragons’ teeth!

Vincent van Gogh's Arles

What was it about Arles in France’s Provence that inspired Vincent van Gogh to paint some of the world’s best loved art? Let’s go see!.

Avignon - let's explore!

Let’s explore Avignon and see why it’s a world heritage gem.

Morning on the Camino

Ever wondered what walking the Camino is like?

Carpentras for foodies!

Let’s go see why Carpentras is a go to place for foodies and a great place to pop to by train.

Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon

If, like me, you like to travel and use trains as part of a low-carb travel diet, you may well need to cross Paris to get from one station to another.

Dali Museum Figueres - what's on the outside?

Come with me and art expert Anna as we take a stroll through the surreal world of Salvador and explore the too-often-overlooked outdoor artworks at the Dali Theatre Museum in Figueres.

Figueres is a great place to come to when travelling to Spain by train. I attempt to answer a question that’s been keeping me awake at night. Why do the bells ring every few minutes - even through the night…

Girona night time stroll

Let’s go on an evening walk around the medieval quarter of Girona and see the El Call - the Jewish quarter, and the Cathedral which provides a backdrop to Game of Thrones.

Llançà - let's explore!

Let’s catch the train to Llançà on the Costa Brava and explore a curious feature on its crinkly coast - a little bit of the P-Line, Franco’s version of the Maginot Line and Siegfried Line.

Nimes - let's explore!

Nîmes is a great place to stop when taking train to Spain. Let’s go for a walk from the Gare de Nimes and walk towards the Roman arena and then stroll through the town to the other Roman sites like the Maison Caree and the Tour Magne.

Pamplona - let's go see!

I’m in the lively old city of Pamplona that’s brimming with things to explore and to help me find my way around the place, I’ve met up with local guide Mikel who’s been giving me some insider-info on how to make the most of my time here.

Portbou - let's explore!

I’m in Portbou, a small Spanish border town that I’ve stopped off at on my way to Spain by train. I’ve come here to see a memorial to the eclectic thinker and flaneur Walter Benjamin.