If you love street art, you will really love the amazing frescos in Beziers. For a fun way to explore the town, pick up a map at the tourist office or download this one here and let yourself be guided through the city’s historic centre by the many trompe-l’oeil frescoes of Béziers. The colourful wall […] The post See The Incredible Trompe-l’Oeil Frescoes In Beziers  appeared first on LifePart2andBeyond.com ..read more

Béziers is a gorgeous city in the south of France, in the Occitanie region, and I was fortunate enough to spend a week house-sitting there and looking after two lovely cats.  It is one of the oldest cities in France, and people have been living there since 575 BCE!  To give you some context, the […] The post Best Things To Do In Beziers, France appeared first on LifePart2andBeyond.com ..read more

Angoulême, a charming French city located 130 kilometres northeast of Bordeaux, made for a delightful stopover on my journey to a house-sit in the little town of Chabanais. Although I had only an afternoon and evening to spare, I seized the opportunity to discover the town’s attractions. While I would suggest allowing more time to […] The post An Afternoon In Angouleme appeared first on LifePart2andBeyond.com ..read more

  Córdoba is a lovely, walkable city with a rich history and culture, and it is a must-visit for anyone visiting the Andalucia region in Spain.  And did you know that with four UNESCO world cultural heritage sites, Córdoba has more listed heritage sites than any other city in the world? Yes, even more than […] The post What To See In One Day In Cordoba, Spain appeared first on LifePart2andBeyond.com ..read more

Known in Italian as “Genova”, the lovely city of Genoa is the capital of Italy’s Liguria region. Despite being Italy’s sixth largest city, most visitors arriving in Genoa tend to bypass the city and all its highlights, moving on quickly to other destinations along the Ligurian coast, such as Cinque Terre, Portofino or Sestri Levante. […] The post Is Genoa Worth Visiting? Most Definitely! appeared first on LifePart2andBeyond.com ..read more

Sestri Levante is a beautiful small town on Italy’s Ligurian coast.  The resort of Sestri Levante, located roughly halfway between the more famous towns of Portofino and Cinque Terre on the Gulf of Tigullio, is one of those places that the Italians have managed to keep to themselves and it is not so well known […] The post The Best Things To Do In Sestri Levante, Italy appeared first on LifePart2andBeyond.com ..read more

Fes or Fez, once the capital of Morocco, is still considered to be the country’s cultural and spiritual centre. It’s hectic, busy, and noisy, but what a fascinating city to explore.  One day in Fes will give you enough time to explore the wonderfully chaotic medina, lose yourself in its narrow alleyways, see traditional handicrafts, […] The post One Day In Fes Morocco appeared first on LifePart2andBeyond.com ..read more

Located on the Road of 1,000 Kasbahs, Ouarzazate is the location for Atlas Studios, Morocco’s desert-based Hollywood. Atlas Studios, located just outside the centre of Ouarzazate, has been churning out Hollywood blockbusters since 1983. More than 200 movies have been filmed here – everything from biblical tales to ancient Egyptian fables. In fact, since so […] The post Visiting Atlas Studios In Ouarzazate -The Hollywood Of Morocco appeared first on LifePart2andBeyond.com ..read more

Tours  Thanks to its central location and excellent train connections to the nearby towns, Tours makes an ideal base to explore the Loire Valley and discover the chateaux of Loire.  But not only is it a great base, the town of Tours itself is also beautiful to explore.  And with so many bars and restaurants, […] The post Really Easy Day Trips By Train Around The Loire Valley From Tours, France appeared first on LifePart2andBeyond.com ..read more

Umbria, the green heart of Italy, with undulating hills, vineyards, and fertile landscapes, interspersed with picturesque hill towns and villages, is a wonderful region to explore.  Add in some of Italy’s finest wines and delicious foods, and you’ll understand why I totally fell in love with Umbria.  Here are some of the best towns in […] The post 9 Beautiful Towns And Villages In Umbria Italy appeared first on LifePart2andBeyond.com ..read more