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Amsterdam – The best to do in the capital of the Netherlands
Welcome to Amsterdam, the vibrant capital of the Netherlands! With its picturesque canals, historic architecture, and lively atmosphere, Amsterdam offers a plethora of exciting activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy. From exploring world-class museums like the Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House to taking leisurely canal cruises, indulging in delicious Dutch cuisine, and…
Exploring the History and Mysteries of the Chateau d’If: A Fortress Prison off the Coast of Marseille
Chateau d’If is a famous fortress located on the island of If, which is situated off the coast of Marseille, France. The fortress was built in the 16th century and served as a prison for political and religious prisoners for many years. It is most well-known for its inclusion in Alexandre Dumas’ novel “The Count…
Brussels Bucket List: A Must-Do List for Exploring Belgium’s Vibrant Capital
Welcome to Brussels, the heart and soul of Belgium, where rich history, mouthwatering cuisine, and architectural marvels collide. Embark on a journey through this cosmopolitan city and discover its unique charm as you check off the must-do experiences on your bucket list. Get ready to be captivated by the enchanting blend of old-world charm and…
La Ciotat – Unforgettable Getaway on the French Riviera
La Ciotat is a charming town located on the Mediterranean coast in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur region of southeastern France. It is situated between the cities of Marseille and Toulon and is known for its beautiful beaches, picturesque harbor, and rich cultural heritage. La Ciotat has a long history dating back to pre-Roman times and has…
Discovering Martigues: The Venice of Provence
Martigues is a picturesque town located in the Provence region of southern France, known for its charming canals and bridges that have earned it the nickname “The Venice of Provence.” Situated between Marseille and the Camargue region, Martigues is a popular destination for visitors who want to experience the beauty and culture of southern France…
Visiting Aigues-Mortes: Exploring History, Culture, and Nature in Southern France
Aigues-Mortes is a fortified medieval town located in the south of France, near the Mediterranean coast. The town was founded in the 13th century by King Louis IX as a port for the Crusades and was surrounded by walls and towers for protection. Today, while visiting Aigues-Mortes we can explore the well-preserved ramparts, towers, and…
Discovering the Hidden Gem of the French Riviera: Exploring the Seaside Town of Cassis
Cassis is a beautiful seaside town located on the French Riviera, in the south of France. It is known for its picturesque harbor, crystal-clear waters, and stunning limestone cliffs. Cassis is also renowned for its wine, particularly the white wine made from the local Marsanne grape.
Discovering the Best of Marseille: A Bucket List Guide to France’s Vibrant Mediterranean City
Marseille is a bustling port city located on the Mediterranean coast in southeastern France. The city boasts a rich cultural heritage, with stunning architecture, a vibrant arts scene, and delicious local cuisine. Marseille is also known for its beautiful beaches, picturesque harbor, and panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Today, Marseille is a dynamic and…
The best things to do in Bastia
There are many things to do in Bastia. We will speak about the second largest and most important city in Corsica.
Corsica Bucket List – Top 5 Places To Visit
Corsica has many things to offer for its visitors. Here you can read our Corsica Bucket List with the Top 5 best places that you cannot miss visiting once you’re on this French island.
We have spent a couple of days this August on the island of Corsica. We have arrived at Bastia airport and based there for…
A day trip to Bonifacio, Corsica
We have spent a couple of days this August on the island of Corsica. We have arrived at Bastia airport and based there for our entire stay. However we definitely wanted to visit other places on the island, such as the famous Bonifacio on the south. So we planned a day trip by car and…
Discover Wales: A day trip to Cardiff – Cardiff Bucket List
Discover Wales with us! Let’s see our Cardiff bucket list, what to do during a day trip to Cardiff. We review the best places and activities!
Bath in a day: A complete Bath itinerary – Bath Bucket List
In 1987, Bath was named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, making it the only UK city with that prestigious title. The honour was not surprising given that Bath is home to such a richly unique history and culture. Let’s see now our complete Bath itinerary, what you can do in a day in this…
Discover Wales – The Castle of Criccieth
Criccieth is a beautiful seaside resort town on Cardigan Bay, on the Southern side of the Llyn Peninsula. Known as the ‘Pearl of Wales on the Shores of Snowdonia’, this attractive Victorian seaside resort is popular with tourists for its fantastic beaches and its traditional Welsh charm. It gives home to the Castell of Criccieth,…
Our top 20 places in 2021 – how & to where we were able to travel during the second year of Covid-19…
pandemic. Travelling was not easy in the beginning of 2021 either. The question and even the opportunity to travel during a pandemic was kind of impossible for the majority. Most of the countries were still in complete lockdown. Borders were closed, therefore we also focused on in-land travelling and kept exploring beautiful Spain. Later, during…
Best photo spots in Paris – Paris Bucket List
Are you looking for the most instagrammable spots in Paris? A perfect background for a selfie? Here you have our bucket list of the Paris best photo spots. From the most classic and must-do ones to some alternative places you must go, visit and take pictures of them. Â
Toulouse in 1 day
We have spent couple days in Carcassone, a place 100% done for tourists, and after it, it was great to see Toulouse, a vivid and real city, so likeable and mixed of cultures, with many imprints of history. Let’s see how we spent Toulouse in 1 day!
The medieval town of Carcassonne – It’s more than a board game
The medieval town of Carcassonne is a fabulous place, it looks like a perfect castle coming right out from a fairy-tale. Carcassonne is best known for La Cité, a double walled old castle, with massive ramparts and strong fortifications. We had the chance to visit the medieval town of Carcassonne in November 2021, on a long…
About the Paris syndrome
This article is about the Paris syndrome. The Paris syndrome is a sense of disappointment, when ones are visiting Paris. Who feel that the city was not what they had expected. The condition is as a severe form of culture shock.
The 10 most romantic places on the earth
Looking for the perfect scenery? You are the right place, here we are listing you the 10 most romantic places on the earth.
Pézenas in one day
What to do in Pézenas in one day? Pézenas captivates visitors with its history, culture, ancient architecture and great craftsmanship. Sculptors, potters, cabinetmakers, glassblowers and many others contribute to the rich heritage of the region. Nevertheless, the character who stands out in the history of the town is Molière. Pézenas has as well an excellent…
The perfect London Bucket List – The top 70 things to do in the capital of UK
This is a London bucket list which includes the top 70 things to do in town by categories of activities. The best experiences Catch a cab We will start with a classic. A visit to London wouldn’t be complete without choosing a very authentic public transport. The centre of London has a terrifying among of…
Our top 20 places in 2020 – how & to where we were able to travel during the year of Covid-19…
2020 was not the year of traveling. Neither for us. We, who usually take every occasion to travel, whose everyday life looks like continuously checking options, calendars, travel deals, flight schedules, we also found ourselves in a new reality. The old days were gone, when ever we had free time, we just went to explore,…
8 amazing non-capital cities to visit in Europe
Have you already visited all the big capital cities in Europe?! This is great! But let’s not forget that capitals are usually multinational melting points, and regardless of the amazing sightseeing spots, you can face many catchy tricks, standardized offers, a crowd of tourists, and less authenticity. As they say, to understand the real sense…
The 15 most romantic islands in the world
Looking for a romantic trip idea or the perfect island vacation? This list is not in order of preference, but obviously includes all our favorites, all the romantic, dreamy and lovely islands from all over the world that we love. So let’s review the 15 most romantic islands in the world – according to Besides…
Iparralde: the 6 best towns and what to do in the French Basque Country
This article is a review of our six more recommended towns and what to do in the French Basque Country: Bayonne, Biarritz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Hendaye, Espelette and Ainhoa. Here you will find what to expect from this region of the country as well from the mentioned spots and how to reach them. Basque Country overall is…
My favourite Liverpool
What were the places we visited when we went to this fantastic English city? Liverpool is a big city. It is the historic Beatles’ city. They are one of the city symbols and just at the airport, there is a good representation of their song Yellow Submarine. So that city is a good place for music lovers. If…
Liverpool, más que Beatles
¿Qué es lo que tenemos que ver y vivir en esta fenomenal ciudad Inglesa? En la gran ciudad de Liverpool, la histórica ciudad de los Beatles, esta banda es una seña de identidad. En el aeropuerto hay una buena representación del Yellow Submarine. Pero esta ciudad también es un buen lugar para los amantes de…
Liverpool en un Plis Plas – Visita rà pida a la ciutat dels Beatles
Què és el que hem de veure i viure en una visita rà pida a aquesta fenomenal ciutat Anglesa? A la gran ciutat de Liverpool, la històrica ciutat dels Beatles, aquest mÃtic grup són els embaixadors. A l’aeroport hi ha una bona representació del Yellow Submarine. Però aquesta ciutat també es una bona ciutat pels amants…
About the ‘shiny’ expat life
A shiny expat life and its stages. When I was a kid and my parents were traveling abroad without me and my brother, and when they came back home and told us all the stories from their trip and brought us Toblerone (!) that was not available in Hungary then (I’m talking about the years…
