Segovia is a charming Spanish city. It is famous for its stunning architecture, its gorgeous views, and its culture. In Segovia, it is easy to feel transported back to the past. The cobblestone alleyways and …
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The dreamy Lake Como area / Autour du Lac de Côme qui fait rêver
This summer, it felt like everyone was in Italy. Or maybe that’s just my Instagram feed. Anyway, I also stopped quickly in Italy after exploring the Baltic states. Italy is one of my favorite countries …
Summertime in Riga / L’été à Riga
Riga, the capital of Latvia, is a true hidden gem. While visiting this summer, I found it to be a city full of life. Yet, it never felt crowded like some of the other European …
Street Art tour in Shoreditch / Visite Guidée de Street Art à Shoreditch
Shoreditch is an edgy neighborhood in East London famous for street art. I visited the neighborhood for the first time in November 2022. As I was spending a few days in London, I wanted to …
Wine tasting in Tuscany / Dégustation de vins en Toscane
I was getting a spa service the other day, and the conversation turned to my provider’s daughter and her college options. I immediately perked up and told her that no matter what her daughter decided …
Exploring Ancient Greek history at Delphi / Histoire de la Grèce antique à Delphes
Going to Greece is a dream for many lovers of history, culture and architecture.When I went, I made sure to see many different sides of the country. As excited as I was to visit Santorini, …
What I thought of Stonehenge / Ce que j’ai pensé de Stonehenge
I visited Stonehenge on my first trip to England, back in 2012. This was during my very first solo trip. Stonehenge is one of those places I had read about while growing up, so naturally …
Oh, Venice / Ô, Venise
I am going back to Italy for the first time since the world shut down. I am so giddy and filled with excitement. While I will not be heading to Venice, this upcoming trip has …
Auschwitz-Birkenau, a solemn moment / Auschwitz-Birkenau , un moment sombre
While my blog posts are usually about places that have brought me joy, I cannot bring the same carefree happy go lucky attitude with me when writing about that day. Auschwitz-Birkenau is a depressing place, …
A little bit of Bilbao / Bilbao en bref
Bilbao is a city in Northern Spain considered the capital of the Basque Country. It is a city full of museums, architecture and history, and it is a popular tourist destination. The Basque Country (also …
