Tag: Off the beaten track

Things to do in Hastings, East Sussex

October 8, 2020.Reading time 23 minutes.
Hastings seafront - Things to do in Hastings - SecretMoona

Hastings has been on my mind for a while. If like me, you are looking for a nice post-lockdown getaway, look no further than Hastings. The historic and quintessential British seaside resort town is perfect for a staycation. Even though the weather might be on the colder side right now, it is still good for […]

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Hidden gem guide to little-known Paris 19eme

August 31, 2020.Reading time 15 minutes.
Bassin de la Villette, Paris 19eme

Paris 19eme – I wouldn’t be surprised if you say you have never thought of exploring the 19th arrondissement of Paris. After all, it doesn’t have the top attractions in tourists’ itineraries: no Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Arc de Triomphe or Marais. The fact that it doesn’t have the famous attractions doesn’t mean that it is […]

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Exploring the Rhuys Peninsula – A weekend getaway in the Gulf of Morbihan, Brittany

August 21, 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

Here, I am again in the Rhuys Peninsula, having been 2 years ago. When my friend invited me to join her for a long weekend in the Gulf of Morbihan, I couldn’t refuse. The idea of admiring the sunset, eating lots of seafood and taking a boat trip were the only things on my mind. […]

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Ikseon-dong: Strolling Seoul’s offbeat neighbourhood

January 31, 2020.Reading time 13 minutes.

Ikseon-dong (in Korean, 익선동) is a trendy area for young Seoulite as well as international tourists. We were lucky to stumble into this arty portion of traditional Insadong. If you are looking for Instagram-able cafes and tea-houses, Ikseondong is for you. You might have to battle with tourists in some areas to take photos of […]

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