Alex Green

Writer of travels (en famille), foodie titbits and random thoughts.

United Kingdom

Award-winning travel writer*. Francophile and foodie.

A Notts lass turned Devon yokel, with a passion for the sea, the South West of England, France and Spain.

Writing about coastal adventures, slow and sustainable travel, foodie breaks, city escapes and campervan road trips.

Inspired by the words of Joan Miro:
"To be truly universal, you must start with the truly local."

*Best Family Break Feature, FTMAs, 2017

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FRANCE Magazine

08/01/2021

Basque in the Past

Step into the golden age of travel along the basque coast, a magnet for the great and the good since La Belle Epoque. Alex Green travels back in time to follow in their footsteps.

France Magazine

05/01/2020

Le Weekend in Bayonne

Alex Green is captivated by the cultural traditions, historic architecture and hidden heritage in Bayonne.

France Magazine

01/02/2020

Take a Stroll in Marcilhac-Sur-Cele

A walk through the pearl of the Cele valley is one of quiet contemplation, says Alex Green.

France Magazine

06/01/2020

Islands in the Stream

A mini break can feel like a great escape with these island hopping adventures

French Living

01/11/2019

Stephen and Anne Bateman’s desire to move to the French Basque Country was driven by their desire to scale back and semi-retire in this beautiful landscape. Alex Green discovers how it’s now become the backdrop to their hiking and yoga business.

Voyage Magazine

12/01/2019

On the Cocoa Trail

Chocoholics will savour a trip to Bayonne, the French capital of cocoa.

France Magazine

01/02/2019

Take a Stroll in Huelgoat and Valley of Saints

Voyage Magazine

01/11/2018

A Cultural Renaissance in Nantes

Perfect for a city break, Nantes has turned the tide of its industrial past thanks to the creativity and resilience of its people, says Alex Green

France Magazine

01/11/2018

Le Weekend in Saint-Malo

The best way to see Saint-Malo is from the water, says Alex Green as she sets sail to explore its seafaring heritage aboard a traditional Breton boat.

Voyage Magazine

03/03/2018

24 Hours in Zarautz

A road trip along the Cantabrian Corniche, taking in the biggest beach in the Basque Country.