We have never enjoyed holidays with fixed itineraries, which leave days packed from start to finish with activities. We have always preferred a much more gentle approach, allowing the days to flow gently by, filling our time with walking, cycling and simply sitting and watching the world pass by.

We love the process of getting somewhere, almost more than we enjoy simply being there, and time slips easily by, as we get under the skin of new, and different places.

Most of our travels are around France, and into Italy, but we have also spent a magical 6 weeks, exploring the countryside of Japan, in a camper van.

If you are seeking information on the best restaurants, attractions, or places to be seen, then you won’t find it here. But if you want to explore away from the well-beaten path, ambling around pretty villages, then hopefully you will find some inspiration here.