The Vibrant Palette of Alsace Explore the most colorful region of France The medieval Alsace region in France is suddenly in the spotlight. Take a leisurely stroll on the cobblestone streets and look up in admiration at the brightly colored half-timbered houses. It’s no wonder that the ...
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Where to Stay in Paris: Hôtel Gabriel Paris
Hôtel Gabriel Paris is a 3-star boutique hotel located in Le Marais, the 11th arrondissement of Paris. I stayed here for a week in the summer and had a lovely stay. I would recommend this hotel for comfort, convenience, and location. Here's my Hôtel Gabriel Paris review. Hôtel Gabriel ...
Cruising on the Majestic Princess
The Majestic Princess was launched in Spring 2017 and sailed its inaugural voyage from Europe. The 143,700-tonne ship is part of the Royal Class, joining the Royal Princess and Regal Princess. The interesting fact about Majestic Princess is that it was built for the Chinese luxury market, ...
Visiting Monet’s Gardens in Giverny
It's highly likely that you've laid eyes on Monet's water lily paintings either at a gallery or through reproductions on umbrellas and mugs. The pastel-colored water lilies have a mass audience appeal and have become iconic examples of the entire Impressionist movement. Because of his success, ...
JY’S: 2-Michelin Star Restaurant in Colmar
France's Alsace region is well known for its gastronomic achievements. This region of France has the highest concentration of Michelin Starred restaurants in the world. When I learned of this fun fact, I just had to schedule a Michelin dining excursion into our itinerary! ...
Exploring Venice Photo Diary
Exploring Venice Photo Diary Every twist and turn through the narrow streets of Venice yields new colours, smells, and sounds. This was only my second visit to Venice, but I already want to go back to the interconnected maze of bridges and canals to get lost all over again. The floating city is ...
How to Spend a Weekend in Venice
Venice is easily one of the most romantic cities in Europe. The city makes you want to share a bottle of wine on the Rialto Bridge, take a gondola ride for two, and watch the sunset on St. Mark’s Square. But you’ve got it wrong if you think Venice is only for lovers! This floating city is the ...
First Paragliding Experience in Interlaken
What better way to overcome a fear of heights than to have my first paragliding experience in Interlaken?! Look up from anywhere in Interlaken and you'll see tiny parachutes drifting in the sky. Located in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland, Interlaken is THE place to visit for extreme ...
How to Stay Healthy When Traveling
When planning a trip, the last thing on your mind is getting sick. Getting sick while traveling is the worst feeling ever. Realistically, anything can happen when you're on the road. Especially when going to a new environment or a developing country, you could catch a stomach bug, be exposed to ...
Self-Guided Trip to Lake Como
Self-Guided Trip to Lake Como It's so easy to fall in love with Lake Como's beautiful landscape. Framed by the foot of the Alps and the glistening water, Lake Como has a distinctive inverted "Y" shape that was carved out of the mountains by an ancient glacier. Photographs don't do justice to the ...