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view over mountain landscape in Gorges d'Heric

Great Hikes Near Montpellier, France

On: February 23, 2022

“So far, the hikes around Montpellier have not disappointed. There is a great range too, from leisurely walks to challenging and technical routes.” Continue Reading

Northern Italy: Like Nothing I’d Imagined

By: Claire

On: August 24, 2019

In: Italy

I couldn’t pick just one thing to write about and I don’t really do brief summaries, so here’s an enormous pile of word-scramble. Continue Reading

2-Day Colca Canyon Trek: Self-Guided Tour

By: Claire

On: June 30, 2017

In: Peru

“The surrounding scenery was incredible, kind of like being in a landscape snow globe before the scene is sealed in with glass.”Continue Reading

Claire Naughton

Hi! I'm a current US expat and longtime traveler based in Strasbourg, France. I'm here because I fell in love with a Frenchie, and I think and write a lot about the identity implications of loving someone so much that you make lasting changes for them. But that's just part of my story. I have deep backpacker-adventure roots and love hiking and sports, including running, horseback riding, and soccer. In recent years, I've also developed a taste for slow city travel and never take for granted an opportunity to explore a new place and indulge in a delicious meal. Finally, I am also an enormous animal enthusiast and adore opportunities to safely and responsibly interact with them. Nothing puts this complex and beautiful world we all share more into perspective than being in nature.

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Claire Naughton