Book lovers rejoice! These dreamy bookshops around the world will inspire your future travels. Plus, enjoy locally-inspired reads in each location. I once took a Kindle backpacking in an attempt…
A French Crepes Recipe to Bring Paris into Your Home
This French crepes recipe will inspire your wanderlust! Enjoy a taste of France in your own home kitchen, courtesy of Samantha from 9to5 Nomad. Are you ready to say ‘bonjour’…
Playdate in Paris: Tips for Traveling with a Child in the City of Lights
Three generations survive and thrive a hot summer week in Paris – with thanks to the Wanderful community.
How France (and French Food) Helped Me Work Through My Eating Disorder
When I see the word “France,” I am immediately transported to the Seine, strolling by the Eiffel Tower, biting into a warm, crispy baguette. I know I’m not alone. After…
That Time I Got Covered in Human Shit (and Other Travel Scams)
There’s really no words to adequately describe how it feels to be doused in human shit. Disgusting? Yes. Appalling? Of course. Horrifying. Humiliating. (Those last two get closer to nailing…
The Best City You’ve Never Heard of That’s Two Hours from Paris
If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to maximize your adventures by looping in every last stop on any trip you take. Wanderful women want the most bang…
For a Wandering Mind That Needs a Nature Getaway: “A Buzz in the Meadow” by Dave Goulson
Get buzzing about this delectable read. Image from Wikipedia. In 2003 entomologist and author Dave Goulson purchased a dilapidated farmhouse and adjacent meadow in the French countryside called Chez Nauche….
Thick and Thin: A Foray Into Europe’s Slimmest Country
Everyone loves good food, no matter their size. Image courtesy of Andrew Smith. I was a bit nervous about my trip to Paris. Not only is France known for having the…
You might not try these 5 global desserts when you know what they’re called
Do you have a favorite dessert? What’s one unusual food that your family makes for the holidays? Share in the comments! All illustrations by Sammi Lim. Featured image…
Paris Less Traveled: 4 Alternatives to the Mona Lisa and the Moulin Rouge
The City of Love… and plenty of alternatives. Image by Sammi Lim. Paris. Few cities have been so romanticized as the capital of France. Two months ago I sojourned to the…
“All Mushrooms Are Edible…”
A duo of wild mushrooms from the Vosges mountains in eastern France. Photo by Erin Brown. Nothing compares to the thrill of taking your life into your own hands, especially…
Christmas in France
Sapin de Noël in Cassis, amid the Platane trees. It is both exciting and saddening to spend Christmas in a country that isn’t your own. The prospect of learning about…
How to not feel like a complete idiot in France
Let’s face it: traveling can be hard on the ego sometimes. You’re in a new setting, with new norms and rules and etiquettes, and it’s easy to feel like you’re…
A Beginner’s Guide to Planète Mars
Old and new meet at Marseille’s Vieux Port, with the stately old Fort St-Jean shadowing the shiny new Mucem in the distance. It’s been over a month now since I…
Last Goodbyes and First Impressions
Is this real life? Is this just fantasy? The opening lyrics of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” may seem commonplace, but on the eve of my move to Marseille, they came to…