The Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the most epic treks in the world! This post is about our lessons learned and what we wish we knew before tackling it. For more of a day-by-day itinerary, full of stats and trail photos, go to my Instagram TMB highlights. I also have a Guide on …
A Wednesday in Provence: Ménerbes
This dreamy little village of Ménerbes will whisk you away into a fairytale of your own! Map to Ménerbes Let’s take a walk! Visiting this village enchants you with views of vineyards at the foot of the Vaucluse Mountains in the Regional Natural Park of the Lubéron. The village was named after Minerva, the Roman …
Christmas in Alsace
Craving Christmas markets, choucroute, castles, churches, and rolling hills with vineyards? Then, Alsace is a perfect Christmas adventure! I’d love to show you some of my favorite places in this region! Some of which are castle ruins, churches, boutique hotels, and of course, Christmas Markets! There are so many Christmas Markets, so in this post …
A Sunday in Provence: L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Avignon, & Pont du Gard
A guide to an ambitious Sunday in Provence: L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue antique market, medieval city of Avignon, & 1st Century Pont du Gard! Road trip Travel Logistics The best way to get around this region is by car! Our itinerary begins in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue before continuing onto Avignon, and finally Pont du Gard. This would not be possible …
A Monday in Provence: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Les Baux-de-Provence, & the Camargue
This itinerary includes visiting Van Gogh’s asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, fortress ruins in Les Baux-de-Provence, & flamingos in the Camargue! Road trip Map Click on the locations below for a brief summary! For more information about how I would recommend getting here, check out A Tuesday in Provence linked at the end of this post. For …
Historic Hilltop Village of Gordes
Gordes, in the Luberon region of Provence, is where architectural and natural beauty blends with an intense history. As one of my favorite locations in Provence, Gordes is the perfect home base for exploring this region! About an hour from the city of Avignon, Gordes could not be in a more perfect location. For our …
A Thursday in Provence: Château de Fonscolombe
The dreamy 18th-century Château de Fonscolombe, 5-star hotel in the heart of Provence, will make all your fairytale dreams come true! Getting Here The best way to get to Château de Fonscolombe would be to fly to Marseille and rent a car from the airport. It is about half an hour away! If you are …
A Saturday in Provence: Apt, Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt, & Goult
How to spend a Saturday in Provence starting with the biggest Provençal market in the Vaucluse region, then explore cute villages nearby! Getting Here Provence is a beautiful region of France for those seeking a taste of the slow life. If you love wandering through markets in the prettiest villages, exploring castle ruins, drinking Rosé …
A Friday in Provence: Lourmarin & Bonnieux
When in Provence, visit Lourmarin & Bonnieux! These villages have that perfect market ambiance, village charms, and unparalleled views. Getting Here Provence is a beautiful region of France for those seeking a taste of the slow life. If you love wandering through markets in the prettiest villages, exploring castle ruins, drinking Rosé wine, then you …
Gorges du Verdon: France’s Grand Canyon
If you are planning a road trip from the Cote d’Azur into Provence, you must make the Gorges du Verdon a stop on the way. It is a destination for campers, boaters, hikers, and everyone who loves the great outdoors! We hopped into our rental car from Saint-Tropez and headed north 2.5 hours into the …
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About how Escape in her Travels came to be and what this travel blog will focus on. Move to Travel Blog from Health & Fitness Traveling has become a method of healing for me. It pushes me out of my comfort zone by learning a language, a culture, attempting a challenge, learning something new about …