Day Trips From Lille: Nature Escapes Just an Hour Away

When I first moved to Lille, I expected to fall in love with its Flemish façades, the bustling Grand Place,…

Cycling Through Lille: Scenic Routes for Every Level

When I first thought about Lille, cycling wasn’t the first image that came to mind. I imagined cobbled streets, Flemish-style…

When I first landed in Lille, I wasn’t expecting to spend so much of my time outdoors. I thought of…

When I first planned my trip to Lille, I thought of estaminets, waffles from Meert, and the city’s vibrant Flemish…

Lille Through the Lens of a ShopperI’ll admit something up front: whenever I travel, I never come back with just…

When most people hear the name Amiens, their minds immediately jump to the towering Gothic cathedral that dominates the skyline,…

When most people think of Amiens, their minds go straight to the magnificent Gothic cathedral or the charming floating gardens…

When people think of northern France, Paris often steals the spotlight, but Amiens — with its Gothic cathedral, floating gardens,…

Cycling has always been my way of feeling a city’s pulse. Cars isolate you, walking can sometimes be too slow,…

Every city has its heartbeat. In Paris, that heartbeat doesn’t just come from the crowded cafés, the smoky jazz bars,…