So after the adventure that was Amiens, we hopped on the train to Lille. It was only about an hour and a half ride, and to be honest? It felt like stepping into a different world. Lille is in the very north of France, right near the Belgian border, and you can absolutely feel that …
I’m trying to get back into writing more. I am skipping the years of travel missed and moving right into this year (well, the second trip this year). I did have my hand surgery in February, and it’s healing as well as can be expected. The palm scar has mostly disappeared, but the writ one …
Yes, We’re Still Alive! First things first: I owe you an apology. I have all but neglected nextbiteoflife for well over a year, make that almost two, if we’re being honest. While I could spin some grand excuse, the truth is pretty simple: we’ve been busy actually living our lives, and I didn’t feel much like writing …
Aix-en-Provence beckoned us and we answered the call like many other travelers. We fell in love with its timeless charm and understated elegance. Our journey from Lyon was seamless, as we hopped aboard a train at Lyon-Part-Deux on a rainy morning and embarked on a scenic ride through the French countryside. We arrived at the …
Lyon is a delightful break indeed! After bidding adieu in our best French accents to the buzzing streets and neighborhoods in Paris, our journey through France continued as we boarded a train bound for Lyon. With a travel time of just two hours from Gare de Lyon train station, we enjoyed the scenic ride that …