War Walks: Canadian Newfoundland WW1 Memorial, Somme, France

By zara On September 27, 2017

A recent visit to the Somme area of northern France gave us the opportunity to do this Great War battlefield walk which included a visit to the memorial of the Canadian Newfoundland regiment.

By the Baie – Exploring the Baie de Somme, Picardie, France (September 2017)

By zara On September 19, 2017

The Baie de Somme is a huge bay only one hour south of Calais, France. With its wonderful space and light it is an intriguing place to visit, and there are charming towns too.

Walking the GR10 in the Ariege, France (4 – Flouquet Ruins→Clot du Lac)

By zara On September 13, 2017

On this section the GR10 continues on an upward trajectory with a stunning walk to some of the nicest cabins in the Ariege.

Walking the GR10 in the Ariege, France (3 – Col de l’Arech→Flouquet Ruins)

By zara On September 13, 2017

A lovely downhill section of theGR10, zig zagging through ferns on the open hillside and then into a beautiful beech forest to the quiet Orle valley.

Walking the GR10 in the Ariege, France (2 – Eylie d’en Haut→Col de l’Arech)

By zara On September 11, 2017

From Eylie, the GR10 climbs steeply to the spectacular wide open scenery at the Col de l’ Arech, coinciding in places with old mining pylons.

Walking the GR10 in the Ariege, France. (1 – Etang d’Araing→Eylie d’en Haut)

By zara On September 11, 2017

The GR 10 is one of France’s iconic walking tracks. From Hendaye on the Atlantic to Banyuls-sur-Mer in the Mediterranean, it follows the Pyrenees for 866 km, or 536 miles, in a spectacular succession of little villages, valleys, high cols and wild mountain scenery.

My 5 Favourite Troughs in the Ariege, France (September 2017)

By zara On September 5, 2017

Straight from the horse’s mouth: Otter tells us all about his life, and favourite watering holes, in the Ariege, France.

Crustades in the Couserans: a corner of the French Ariege (September 2017)

By zara On September 3, 2017

The Ariege is an oft-overlooked department of France, containing the Couserans region: nestled in the fresh mountain landscape of the Pyrenees, it has a timeless beauty and charm all of its own.

A Very Small Capital City: Exploring Vientiene, Laos (December 2016)

By zara On August 28, 2017

Vientiene is the low key capital of Laos. Situated on the banks of the Mekong, with handy overland links to Thailand, it is a pleasant introduction to the country with some interesting sights.

Cycling in the Pyrenees, Ariege, France – 6 Great Circuits (August 2017)

By zara On August 19, 2017

The Ariege is a sleepy backwater in the heart of the French Pyrenees: its principal town is St. Girons, about 2 hours south of Toulouse. The Tour de France regularly visits the department and there are many great circuits to delight both the professional and the amateur rider.

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