Europe
I was sitting at the top of a calanque, eating my potato chips. Deep blue-emerald water overlooked the steep-sided valley. Down below where the glistening Mediterranean sea meets the white limestones, there was a tiny town with a tiny dock, booming with many yachts and cruises. Our picnic view “This view is magnificent!” exclaimed Venise,… Continue reading Discovering “The Port City” Marseille, France
As an art and book lover who has picked up a couple of Dan Brown novels over the years, I knew I had to include Florence in my itinerary when visiting Italy. It is apparently the Italian Renaissance city where all the great minds of the time rubbed shoulders. During its heyday, Florence was the… Continue reading Walking in the steps of Renaissance men in Florence
When I tell people that I’ve lived and studied in the Netherlands, they usually ask if I stayed in Amsterdam. I’ve been to Amsterdam several times and while I love this city, other Dutch cities are usually forgotten. Having the opportunity to visit many cities in Netherlands, I can safely say that each one has… Continue reading My Journey Hopping Cities in Netherlands
The chilly breeze of the Atlantic Ocean sent shivers down our spines as we set foot on Albert Dock. The former brick-and-mortar warehouses were once one of the busiest ports in the world, but are now hosts to world-class museums and galleries. We are in Liverpool – a coastal British city that takes much pride… Continue reading Ticket to Ride: 11 Things to Do in Liverpool
Forget Paris. The cosmopolitan capital bears little resemblance to France’s smaller cities, where people walk more slowly and smile more. There are so many things to do in France that I thought it would be a pity to confine myself to Paris. A 2.5-hour train ride from Paris, Nantes is a charming medium-sized city in… Continue reading Escaping Paris to Nantes, France’s most offbeat city
Stained glass windows and stately statues — besides being sites of worship, some churches around the world have also gained attention for their aesthetic intricacies. They draw crowds beyond church-goers and have come to be appreciated as works of art. From a renowned work of Renaissance architecture in Rome to a fairytale-like structure in Russia,… Continue reading Famous Beautiful Churches Around The World
Many of you know Belgium for its beer, waffles and chocolate, but there’s more to the country than that. From architecture to museums to outdoor markets in the summer, this charming country has a lot to offer. While you can find similar offerings in cosmopolitan European cities nearby such as Paris and Amsterdam, they aren’t… Continue reading Insider’s Guide: Conquering Belgium’s Top Cities on Foot
Rotterdam is the modern city cousin of Amsterdam. With eccentric architectural marvels such as the Cube Houses, Markthal, Witte Huis, and Euromast, Rotterdam is every architect’s dream. Beyond the innovative buildings and skyscrapers, Rotterdam’s calendar is full of festivals and cultural events. Fun Things to Explore Rotterdam 1) Indulge in Surinamese-Indonesian fusion food on Witte… Continue reading Rotterdam: The Eccentric Hidden Gem of Netherlands