008 - Jennifer from Luxe Adventure Traveler and Bordeaux Travel Guide

Jennifer is an American writer and blogger living in Bordeaux.  We go behind the scenes and learn the origin story of Luxe Adventure Traveler and Bordeaux Travel Guide.  

We discuss why it has been challenging in the past to find tourism information on Bordeaux in English, and how that’s been changing in recent years.

Then we dive into Jennifer’s best insider tips for travel to Bordeaux!

How Many Days Should I Spend in Bordeaux?

• Why travelers should spend more than one day in Bordeaux (if they can!)
• Things to do in Bordeaux and the Gironde if you don’t drink wine
• What to do Beyond Bordeaux

https://bordeauxtravelguide.com/things-to-do-in-nouvelle-aquitaine/ 

What is the Best Part of Bordeaux to Stay In?

• Jennifer’s recommendations for hotels inside and outside the city
• Luxe accommodations and how to stay inside a wine vat!

https://bordeauxtravelguide.com/the-best-places-to-stay-in-bordeaux/ 

Where to Eat and Drink Wine in the City of Bordeaux?

• Bordeaux’s thriving food scene, including Jennifer’s tips on where to get wine for One Euro a glass

https://bordeauxtravelguide.com/eat-drink-in-bordeaux/ 

Best New Thing to Do in Bordeaux?

• The world’s largest digital arts space in Bordeaux - Bassins de Lumières

https://bordeauxtravelguide.com/best-things-to-do-in-bordeaux/ 

What is it Like to Live in Bordeaux?

• Expat life in Bordeaux
• Life as a travel blogger during the pandemic - pivots and silver linings (and a puppy!)

Jennifer’s Insider Tips for Visiting Bordeaux

• The #1 Mistake visitors make when coming to the region (24:25)
• How one can get a taste of Bordeaux if you have only one night in Bordeaux
• Best times of year to visit Bordeaux
• Shopping in Bordeaux
• Biking rentals and trails in Bordeaux and the region

Check out Jennifer on Instagram

#luxeadventuretrvlr, #bordeauxtravelguide, and #cocotravelingsamoyed

Get great tips on Bordeaux Travel from Jennifer at

https://luxeadventuretraveler.com/

https://bordeauxtravelguide.com/

And email Jennifer at info@luxeadventuretraveler.com

Destinations mentioned in this episode:

https://bordeaux.intercontinental.com/en/

https://hoteldesquinconces.com/en/homepage/

http://www.coup2foudres.com/ 

https://www.maxbordeaux.com/vin-au-verre/?lang=en

https://www.culturespaces.com/en/sites/bassins-lumieres

Cheers!