Naturally we are getting a lot of questions about the coronavirus outbreak and how it will affect peoples travel plans. This article from ABC highlights some important points that we have all noticed coming forth from recent news items and … Read more
The incredible 100th year commemorations of WW1 and the battles in the region of Flanders is over. However, for history buffs the theme now is looking at the rebuilding of the towns, villages and commerce of the region. … Read more
I am sure readers are following the news on this event. Perhaps many of our non Australian resident readers are aware of the advances made for a vaccine here in Australia. Our headline image comes from our Mongolian partners and … Read more
Time Your Visit Around These Special Exhibits and Events What is there to say about Paris that hasn’t already been said? The City of Light it is one of the world’s most dreamed about cities. From the Eiffel Tower to … Read more
If you have a ticket already, be careful and consider a backup. Flybe is often linked with an arriving international flight to take the passenger onward to a domestic destination. British Airways often have these interline arrangements. If you have … Read more
Some images sent to us from member of our school group currently on a 6 week exchange immersion with French families. This is a sure way to improve ones spoken French. This also shows that there is much to see … Read more
BGS (Balcombe Grammar School) French Exchange arrives in France! In early December 7 senior French students travelled to Paris to participate in the school’s first ever French Exchange. After an exciting week exploring the capital, students travelled to Lyon where … Read more
This writer has been fortunate enough to visit France on many occasions and Paris in particular. We used to indulge weekends away from London! I always noticed a more aloof attitude towards tourists if one did not at least attempt … Read more
Oh Venice! Venice! when thy marble walls Are level with the waters, there shall be A cry of nations o’er thy sunken halls, A loud lament along the sweeping sea! If I, a northern wanderer, weep for thee » Lord Byron … Read more