The notebook of Mayi
A blog for travellers who like to look a little closer.
SecretMoona is a travel blog for cultural travellers who love beautiful cities, hidden corners, art, food, photography and slower travel. Created by Mayi, a Paris-raised, London-based traveller, it shares first-hand guides to France, Japan, Europe and beyond.
The blog began with a solo trip to Japan in 2017 and has grown into a space for city breaks with character, medieval towns, Riviera escapes and thoughtful itineraries. France is at the heart of SecretMoona, with guides to hidden gems, weekend escapes and places that reward a slower pace.
France sits at the heart of the blog, from medieval towns and Riviera escapes to weekend itineraries, hidden gems and places that still feel like a discovery. Alongside France, you’ll also find guides to Japan, the UK, Portugal, South Korea and other European and Asian destinations.
Every post is written from real experience and focuses on practical, personal travel advice. SecretMoona is for travellers who prefer cobbled streets, peaceful gardens and memorable local moments over rushing through a checklist.
What you’ll find here
Culture & heritage
Museums, architecture and history, told on location.
Off the beaten path
The neighbourhoods and villages the guides forget.
Food
Good tables and local addresses, no fuss.
Photography
Image journals to spark wanderlust.
Mayi
Parisian at heart · based in London