Hi, we’re Julie and Andy & 35 years ago, we fell in love with the Luberon and Provence, after stumbling across it while ambling around France in a borrowed caravan. Expecting to stay for a couple of days, we found ourselves leaving with just enough time to get back to the Ferry. We were hooked.
A few years ago, we finally achieved our dream of making it our permanent home, renovating our house, and getting further under the skin of the area that we love.
Join us as we travel slowly through Provence, France, and further afield, by bike, on foot, and in Fifi (our vintage Citroen 2 CV).
We hope you enjoy the regular postcards from our life, and slow travel adventures.
Our most recent postcards
- A Slow Day in Lisbon – A Change of Pace After Walking the Fishermen’s Trail
After 14 days walking Portugal’s spectacular Fishermen’s Trail, we swapped the coastal paths and steep climbs for a slower exploration of Lisbon. With no kilometres to cover and nowhere particular to be, we spent a gentle day wandering the capital’s historic streets, soaking up its atmosphere and simply enjoying taking things slowly. A change of pace, but another chance to explore Portugal on foot. … More A Slow Day in Lisbon – A Change of Pace After Walking the Fishermen’s Trail - Rota Vicentina Day 14: Luz to Lagos – An Emotional End to an Incredible Journey
Our final day on the Rota Vicentina began with a beautiful sunrise as we walked from Luz to Lagos for the last stage of our 14-day adventure. After two weeks of dramatic cliffs, wild Atlantic beaches, challenging climbs and unforgettable moments, reaching Lagos brought a mixture of joy, pride and also sadness that our journey is over. One final walk, a thousand memories, and an emotional end to an incredible adventure along Portugal’s spectacular coast. … More Rota Vicentina Day 14: Luz to Lagos – An Emotional End to an Incredible Journey - Rota Vicentina Day 13: Salema to Luz – Not the Easy Walk We Imagined!
Day 13 of our Rota Vicentina adventure takes us from Salema to Luz, and we’re soon discovering that this isn’t the easy day we imagined! More steep climbs, challenging ups and downs, with spectacular views of the Algarve’s rugged coastline The scenery is magnificent, but Portugal’s coastal trails certainly know how to test our legs! … More Rota Vicentina Day 13: Salema to Luz – Not the Easy Walk We Imagined!
