For two or three years, Japan had been sitting quietly on my travel wish list. I kept returning to the idea, listening my husband’s stories about temples, markets, and distant cities whose names already sounded like small adventures. Still, I hesitated. December did not seem like the obvious time to go. Winter, shorter days, cold weather β I wondered if we would miss the country … Continue reading Japan – winter edition πΎ
Once upon a time…. no actually too many times by far… I have been to Paris and defo going back again and again. I have been blessed in my life to have the extension of the family that lives in le ville where everything is a fairy tale. I usually do not go back to places I have visited but Paris is Paris! And is … Continue reading πΌ to Paris, to Paris πΌ
In 2025 From the recent Cyprus travels, I got mesmerised and attracted back to the ancient glory times of Greece. In cold winter times, I usually make one hop back to the Mediterranean. This time, I revisited Athens. My landing was quite late on a Friday evening. What was supposed to be a quick drive to the hotel, turned out an escape from the traffic-blocked … Continue reading Athens, Greece
In 2025 This was a completely different visit, unlike the winter edition of 2018 – that you can see scrolling below. This was rather summer vacation with a bit of culture and history. I will start chronologically. π Landing was a bit late, so our morning start was a bit late as well. We were in Protaras – the eastern side of Cyprus. I was … Continue reading Cyprus β΅
In 2025 I will start with the refreshments. π It was a cold October morning and I have been driving for 2 hours to have my weekend trip. We parked right below the main square. Lille is one of those cities where you can still arrive to city center by car – although partially and then it brings you to the underground garage. If you … Continue reading Lille, France
Nestled at the northeastern part of Belgium, right beside the Dutch border, is the seaside resort of Knokke. An elegant coastal town, with very posh, elegant-dressed people, and full of skyscrapers that are trying to get some of the Belgian North Sea sun. A paradox in it. Given that itβs right on the North Sea coast, Knokke offers an irresistible blend of sea, sand, and … Continue reading Knokke-chic, Belgium π§πͺ
Delft breathes history through all its pores. I almost felt like I went back in time during my visit. This was thanks to Vermeer, who painted almost every corner of the city and is visible in every shop. Nevertheless, the city is perfect for a one-day trip. The city is very much like Amsterdam: canals, bikes, flowers, guilded houses, but much better version. No coffee … Continue reading Delft, Holland π·
In the valleys and slopes west of theΒ SaΓ΄ne, a tributary of theΒ RhΓ΄ne, the most famous wines are produced here, and are commonly referred to as Burgundies. π The route in this part of France is called Route des Grands Crus.Β It runs from Dijon in the north to Santenay in the south, traversing the CΓ΄te de Nuits and CΓ΄te de Beaune.Β This route was created inΒ 1937, … Continue reading Beaune – capital of Burgundy wines π«π·
Traveling through Burgundy in May, I passed by so many green hills decorated with cows and wheat fields. These will forever be my associations with this French region. After all, beef bourguignon is a go-to dish: a French stew of beef braised in red burgundy wine. And yes, Tiffany, I know I’ve accidentally taken a photo of sheeps next to millions of cows around. Before … Continue reading Burgundy along the route π«π· Alesia & Flavigny-sur-Ozeraine
This little Croatian adventure through Istria continued towards the seaside. As I set foot in Porec’s old town, it felt like stepping into a time capsule.Β This used to be a place where I waitered during the summer time as a student. Some lovely memories of sunbathing, wind on the terrace, swimming in the moonlight with other colleagues and lovely conversations with guests from all over … Continue reading PoreΔ, Croatia
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