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 it’s right on the North Sea coast, Knokke offers an irresistible blend of sea, sand, and … Continue reading Knokke-chic, Belgium 🇧🇪
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 🌷
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 🇫🇷
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 🇫🇷 Alesia & Flavigny-sur-Ozeraine
Charming, medieval and truffled. Sounds very Shakespearean! In reality, it is the perfect half-day trip destination. Tucked on a small hilltop village overlooking the surrounding landscapes. It’s known for its medieval stone streets full of history, encircled by beautiful castle walls with views over neighboring forests and endless vineyards. Add a handful of delicious restaurants! The name of the village is also of Celtic origin, … Continue reading Motovun, Croatia
Belgium is known for its charming towns and cities, and there are a few spa towns in the country that are popular for their wellness offerings and mineral-rich springs. One of the most well-known spa towns in Belgium is Spa itself, which is where the term “spa” originated. Overall, Spa is a charming Belgian town that offers a perfect combination of wellness, relaxation, natural beauty, … Continue reading Spaaaaaaaa
Still with the Olympics in my head, I landed to Mallorca. I left my brother at the airport towards Zagreb and took my finally greatly deserved vacation. I needed the sun, the heat, the food and some days to shake my head what was all that about! 🙂 Luckily, the environment was totally different and easy going so I had enough time to collect my … Continue reading Mallorca
Technically, or administratively, the city belongs to the state of Bavaria but truly there is nothing about Lederhosen, Weißwurst, Bier and Biergartens. Würzburg, the wine capital of Franconia in the northwestern tip of Bavaria, will show you that there’s more to life than beer and sausage. The dialect is different, the choice of sausage is Bratwurst and here you’ll find endless rows of vineyards and … Continue reading Exploring the Franconian wine capital of Bavaria: Würzburg, Germany
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