Get a feel for France profonde an hour away from Paris in Santeuil (Val d’Oise). Take this Paris hiking trail in the Valley of the Viosne. Have a break from the shopping and sight seeing you’ve done in the City of Lights and breath the French countryside.
Have you read our post on transport tips? Then, you will have safely arrived at your destination. Now you will need to look for a place to stay. Accommodation Tips if Hiking in Germany If you are following one of the major German hiking trails, this will generally not require too much of a logistical…
Where to Go in Germany Goslar The Hexenstieg in the Harz, Germany’s northernmost mountain range, is one of the country’s top hiking trails. During the Cold War period, the Iron Curtain (aka the frontier between east and west Germany) ran right through the heart of the Harz, and the region (a restricted zone in the east,…
What to See in Germany While I don’t think it is slanderous to call most, perhaps all, of its cities ugly, Germany’s old industrial heartland of the Ruhrgebiet is still a great place to visit. Mainly for two reasons: One, the Ruhrgebiet landscapes are nearly always interesting and can, occasionally, be downright idyllic – something that people…
Day Trips from Paris The Hiking Trail in Versailles This time, Monsieur et Madame Easy Hiker continue their exploration of the hiking trails near Paris, this time in the Forest of Versailles. One of the most attractive features that a hiking landscape can have is a lake. Think about it: when did you last encounter…
No matter where your personal preferences may lie, the French Riviera is a great area for hiking. There are short and dramatic trails as well as long and epic ones, trails through lush coastal scenery as well as through lunar landscapes higher up the mountains. There is, however, one type of walk that is nearly…
A guest post by Richard Davidian Ph.D. How to Choose an Easy Hiking Backpack Every sport has its equipment. Some sports have very little equipment to choose from. Other sports have long lists of items that vie for your attention. Hiking and backpacking fall into the latter category. There are many things to choose from…
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Leigh, that was taken over this week-end during our day hike in Santeuil an hour away from Paris. We’ve been enjoying a long stretch of warm spring days. Sorry to hear Vancouver is still grey. But spring will get to you, not to worry.
I don’t know when you took that picture but it sure looks pretty and peaceful – oh and sunny too – something we haven’t seen for what feels like months in grey and rainy Vancouver.