Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace, is a beautiful city with many historical and architectural heritage. Planning a wider trip? Start with my France travel guide for regions, itineraries and hidden gems. For several years, the Alsace region, particularly Strasbourg, had been on the list of places I wanted to discover. Wanting to avoid the crowd…
Annecy is a lakeshore city located between Lyon and Geneva. Annecy is a peaceful yet vibrant town with a mountain backdrop, quaint shops, and a crystal-clear lake. An ideal destination for cultural travellers and adventure lovers, Annecy and its surrounding lake offers beautiful villages to explore and activities including paragliding and hiking. No matter the…
Do you want to explore a different side of France? With travel rules relaxing a little, now is a great time to explore Lyon. As the third-largest city in France, Lyon has many unique activities and things to do to ensure you have a wonderful time. Lyon has everything to please all kinds of travellers:…
Planning a trip to Lisbon, Portugal? Here is an itinerary for a 3 days trip to Lisbon with things to do and see in the Portuguese capial. Ahh Lisbon! Overlooked for years, the Portuguese capital is now topping the list of places to visit. Last year, I visited Lisbon for the second time, first time being 10 years ago. I loved it so much that…
Kamakura is a beautiful town located on the Shōnan coast of Kanagawa Prefecture. It’s very popular with Tokyo residents because of the seaside. Thanks to its location close to Tokyo (about an hour) the coastal town of Kamakura makes a perfect destination for a day trip from Tokyo. The many Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, green…
