It’s hard to narrow it down, and in France it’s basically a competitive sport to make their town as pretty as possible. But here is my top ten towns I visited on my 12 month working holiday visa.

A French Country Road Trip is surley as bucket-list worthy as it gets. October turns out to be one of the best times of year to hire a van and hit the road. Travelling from Paris to Provence in the South of France and out to the edge of the Alps to the “Grand Canyon” of France, this road trip has everything from adventure, history, wine and charming towns.

With over 1200 islands, the Croatia coastline is begging to be explored. Here are some top picks for islands such as Korcula and Hvar to visit on your trip without needing to join a tour group thanks to the easy and afforable ferries.