Seeing I was already in Europe I could not resist an invitation from Marion, the first friend I met on my journey in the Amazon, to visit her in Paris. I had been to Paris before but never with a local. I was beyond thrilled to return to one of my favorite cities but it … More Journey of Paris, France: What to do in Paris after all the tourist stuff

Annecy is a modern town with a historical center on Lac d’Annecy, with views of the mountains, flowery lanes and romantic canals. The old town is split in two by the canal like Thiou River which just adds to the charm. Jon and I had one night here before our bus to Switzerland and we … More Journey of Annecy, France: A day on the lake

Chamonix with its immense snow-covered peaks and alpine adventures has been on my bucket-list for quite some time. With plenty of ski lifts and hiking trails the village is a magnet for visitors year-round. Our amazement of this area began with a stunning ride on the expensive, but worth it, glassed roofed train Mont-Blanc Express. … More Journey of Chamonix, France: Alpine exploration