Blogs from France, Europe - page 1251

Last month in Dijon Well, what a month december was, it jsut seemed to fly by for me. Everything was potential last time things to do in Dijon. People were gradually leaving to return home. And above all Christmas Hype started to hit, the christmas lights were turned on, might ahve already mentioned this... the ice rink opened and everyone started to feel festive. The past couple of weeks have been even more hectic though as we've had exams to study for as well as doing all my christmas shopping, finding gifts for my flatmates as well as some friends from ESC. Exam study went well... it wasnt very productive though as me adn Paige spent most of our study time in Grand Cafe... we started with coffee and then graduated to Monacos (pink beer!) so ... read more

Justin’s Travel Journal I have been traveling in Europe the last six months. It was very interesting. I saw many things of historical interest as well as really cool stuff. The food in some countries was good, especially Italy and in other countries like Hungary it was not so great. The best part about my trip was gong to the water parks in different parts of Europe, like Aqua Blvd in Paris and Park Wodny in Krakow. The not so great part about my trips was the long car rides. They seemed like they were every other day and totally boring. Tower of London (June 21-25, 2007) When I went to London I visited the Tower of London. I think it was a great place to go because I learned lots about it. The London ... read more

Spoilt for choice Struggling to select a destination for your skiing holiday? The French Alps offers an almost limitless choice of resorts, from traditional to modern, and terrain to suit all levels of skier. This region is home to some of the largest expanses of ski domain in the world, including the vast Paradiski area which boasts 425 km of pistes and serves a wide range of resorts - from traditional hamlets to the purpose-built giants of Les Arcs and La Plagne. Both these resorts comprise, in fact, a cluster of centres at varying altitudes, each with its own character and accommodation of all types - from chalet to self-catering apartments and hotels. If you’re thinking of exploring Paradiski, it pays to research which centre best suits your needs in more detail. If you’re seeking beauty ... read more

Let it snow! Are your nerves still jangling after Christmas and New Year? If you were prudent and managed to resist all the commercial hype, the chances are you’ll still have cash in the bank, so why not treat yourself to a complete change of scenery? You might consider taking skiing holiday in the French Alps - even if you haven’t skied before. It’s the perfect time of year to enjoy an exhilarating break in breathtaking surroundings. Whatever your family makeup - whether a couple seeking a romantic break away from it all or parents with young children or teenagers - a skiing holiday could be the perfect antidote. It offers challenges which you won’t find on any other type of holiday and, while admittedly it can be pricey, the holiday is guaranteed to be one ... read more

All set for champagne. Ooh not so easy. From the moment I touched down in Paris I knew I was in trouble. The girl at the info counter was aloof & unfriendly. Finally made my way to the train station and asked about getting a ticket to reims, champagne. Was told that it would be a 2 hr wait, so try to kill time at a freezing cold cafe (no heater). At 4.45 I decided to ask which platform I would have to take the 5.27pm train from, only to be told that I had to make my way to Paris to take the train to reims. PANIC!!!! Anyway what followed in the next hr was possibly the WORST time I've had on my trip so far. It involved lugging my 25kg bag up & down ... read more