She is Lost Around the World

I visited Nice while traveling through the French Riviera because I wanted to visit Monaco as part of my goal of visiting every country in the world. Since Monaco is one of the smallest countries in the world, staying in Nice made the most sense, so I spent three days there and also took a day trip to Menton. Before arriving, I honestly wasn’t sure if Nice would just be another overrated tourist city. It gets so much attention that I expected it to be crowded, expensive, and maybe not as special as people make it sound. I was mostly looking at it as a convenient base rather than a…

One of the biggest reasons I enjoyed staying in Nice so much wasn’t actually the city itself—it was how easy it was to explore the rest of the French Riviera. I only stayed there for three days, but using Nice as my base meant I could easily visit both Monaco and Menton, two places that had been on my bucket list for a long time. What I quickly realized is that those aren’t your only options. There are so many amazing day trips from Nice that you could honestly spend over a week here without running out of places to explore. Whether you’re looking for colorful villages, glamorous cities, beautiful…

I visited Menton while exploring the French Riviera, and I’ll be honest—I thought I’d spend a couple of hours there before moving on to the next town. That definitely didn’t happen. Menton ended up being one of my favorite places on the Riviera. It’s colorful, relaxed, right on the Mediterranean, and it feels completely different from places like Nice or Monaco. I could easily picture myself coming back just to spend a few slow days here. Even though it’s a small town, there are actually plenty of things to do in Menton. You can wander through the Old Town, spend the afternoon at the beach, eat some amazing Italian food,…

When I visited Menton during my French Riviera trip, I quickly realised you don’t need a complicated plan to enjoy it. It’s a small town, everything is within walking distance, and that’s honestly part of its charm. Whether you’re visiting Menton on a day trip or staying a few nights, having a rough itinerary helps you make the most of your time without feeling like you’re rushing from one attraction to the next. This Menton itinerary is exactly how I’d plan my trip if I came back. It starts with exploring Menton itself and, if you’ve got more time, adds some of the best nearby villages and towns that are…

I stayed in Nice while exploring the French Riviera, and from the beginning I knew I wanted to visit Menton. I’d seen photos of the colorful Old Town for years, and it looked exactly like the kind of place I’d love. It ended up being one of my favorite villages on the French Riviera. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to get there. Menton is only around 40 minutes from Nice by train, which makes it one of the easiest day trips you can do while staying in the city. I visited Menton for the day, explored the Old Town, walked along the beach, got lost in the little streets…

If you’re planning to spend a few days in Menton, don’t just stay there the whole time. As much as I loved Menton, one of the best things about it is actually its location. You’re right on the French-Italian border, just minutes from Monaco and within easy reach of some of the most beautiful places on the French Riviera. Most of these day trips from Menton are incredibly easy to do by train, but you can also drive or book a guided tour if you’d rather not organize everything yourself. Whether you’re looking for glamorous Monaco, colorful villages like Èze, beautiful beaches or even a quick trip into Italy, there…