Japan – winter edition 🗾

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 — I wondered if we would miss the country … Continue reading Japan – winter edition 🗾

Beaune – capital of Burgundy wines 🇫🇷

In the valleys and slopes west of the Saône, a tributary of the Rhône, the most famous wines are produced here, and are commonly referred to as Burgundies. 🙂 The route in this part of France is called Route des Grands Crus. It runs from Dijon in the north to Santenay in the south, traversing the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune.  This route was created in 1937, … Continue reading Beaune – capital of Burgundy wines 🇫🇷

Poreč, Croatia

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. 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 Poreč, Croatia

Cinque Terre 💕 Italia

The five Cinque Terre villages are situated in northern Italy on the Mediterranean Sea, just 3 hours by train from Milan, Pisa and Florence. I have arrived by car and totally enjoyed the national park that spreads across the five villages. La Spezia My journey started in La Spezia. This was the very first stop as I was climbing up the Liguria region, having the view over … Continue reading Cinque Terre 💕 Italia