A collection of our trips around the world to enjoy authentic food and more.
🌊 Saint-Malo: Where Pirates Once Ruled the Waves On the rugged northwestern coast of France lies Saint-Malo, a small walled city facing the English Channel 🌊—a place better known not for saints, but for pirates. Saint-Malo’s story begins in the 6th century, when Britons fled political turmoil in Britain and crossed the sea to Brittany. […]
Brittany Part 2: Saint-Malo Travel Tips – Sights, Tides & Bites Read More »
Our final day in Shangri-La is marked by the grand finale, the crescendo of our week-long journey through this highland paradise – standing before one of the world’s most majestic and mysterious mountain ranges. The Unconquerable: Meili Snow Mountain 🙏 To be clear, this is not a climbing guide. The Meili Snow Mountains are, in
Shangri-La Day 6: Chasing Gods & Giants of Meili Snow Mountain and Shika Snow Mountain Read More »
Madrid is a city that wears its soul on its streets—loud, proud, and layered with history and modern energy. At its very heart lies – Gran Vía: the city’s most iconic boulevard. 📍 Gran Vía, 28013 Madrid🚇 Gran Vía metro station Unlike Paris’s uniform elegance or Rome’s ancient grandeur, Gran Vía proudly flaunts its eclectic mix of
Madrid Part 2: Iconic City Sights & a Feast at the World’s Oldest Restaurant Read More »
Long before Madrid became the dazzling capital we know today—buzzing with tapas bars, royal palaces, and sunset-lit rooftops—it was called Magerit, or “land of abundant water,” by the Moors. This poetic name hints at its origins: in 865 AD, Emir Muhammad I ordered a fortress to be built along the banks of the Manzanares River
After the trip to the misty heights of Qingcheng Mountain and the glowing “blue tears” of Dujiangyan, we decided to slow things down and explore within Chengdu’s city limits this time. Yes, Chengdu isn’t just pandas and mountains—this city has a long and rich history, especially when it comes to the legendary Three Kingdoms period
Chengdu Part 3 – Three Kingdoms Legends, Kung Fu Tea, Ancient Streets & Hotpot Tips Read More »
The last day of our Belgian trip led us to La Roche-en-Ardenne, a picturesque town located in the heart of Ardennes, as we made on our way back to Frankfurt. It was off-season, and breakfast spots were scarce, but we had prepared ahead, gathering simple provisions from a supermarket. Often considered one of the most
Discover La Roche-en-Ardenne: Belgian cuisine and a picturesque water town Read More »
We wake up in Dinant to a veil of mist rising from the river, swirling like smoke and casting an ethereal dusk over the Meuse River. In the background, the towering Rocher Bayard stands, its silhouette softened by the morning haze. As the fog begins to lift, the first strokes of blue sky paint the
Dinant, Belgium Part 2: From Stone to Spoon – A Journey Through Caves, Castles & Cuisine Read More »
Just 30 minutes’ drive from the center of Luxembourg City, Vianden Castle, perched atop a small hill, is like a portal to a medieval world. On the day of our visit, a light drizzle painted the air with a misty softness, blurring the edges of reality and casting an almost dreamlike veil over the scenery.
Medieval Mystique and Scenic Trails in Luxembourg: Vianden Castle, Echternach and More Read More »
Our visit to Luxembourg City is marked by serendipity—this season (early December) is typically the city’s rainiest, but we are greeted with the gentle warmth of sunshine breaking through the light drizzle. The sunlight reflects on raindrops and turns the mundane into something mystical, casting a golden glow over the city’s architecture. The cityscape of
Golden Hues and Multicultural Flavors: Our Luxembourg City Experience Read More »
Today marks the final chapter of our Lisbon journey. So we started the morning with our habitual Portuguese breakfast—eggs paired with crispy bacon or ham, simple, pleasant and satisfying. The sky was a vivid blue, a perfect backdrop for the day’s plan to explore Belém. This area is home to three iconic landmarks: Mosteiro dos
