Europe

10 amazing day trips from Munich by train

10 amazing day trips from Munich by train

Munich counts among the 10 most livable cities in the world. Bavaria’s capital certainly is amazing, but it’s the sheer endless amount of day trip options that are the deciding factor. The mountains are just an hour away, there are three large lakes just as close, […]

The Fab Five: Tips for Cinque Terre

The Fab Five: Tips for Cinque Terre

When we think of Cinque Terre, we see colorful houses built in terraces on the steep cliffs on the Ligurian coast. Picturesque villages with narrow alleys, small fishing boats in the harbors, idyllic views of the turquoise-green sea, seafood specialties and Dolce Vita – this […]

Tips for your city break in Porto

Tips for your city break in Porto

Fascinating and vibrant Porto in the north of Portugal by the river Douro is the rising star among European cities. It is smaller than Lisbon but in no way inferior. Check out my tips for Porto and your awesome city break The heart of Porto […]

Christmas in Vienna

Christmas in Vienna

The Christmas season in Vienna is full of coziness, and the thriving Austrian capital is pulling its strings when the cold weather comes. Vienna is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful capitals in Europe and a place where festivities and Christmas celebrations are taken seriously. […]

Italy in a nutshell | 10 day Italy itinerary

Italy in a nutshell | 10 day Italy itinerary

Italy is one of my favorite countries. I’ve visited many parts of the country and yet there are still so many places I want to discover. To me, Italy is the epitome of the dolce vita. It is the food, the people, the language, the […]

A Marais district guide

A Marais district guide

Covering the 3rd and 4th arrondisements, one of the neighborhoods I enjoy meandering around the most in Paris is the Marais. The dining and shopping here is some of the best in the city, not to mention the winding cobblestone streets and its architectural charm. […]

A northern Sicily itinerary

A northern Sicily itinerary

For the perfect northern Sicily itinerary, it’s best to start high in the North, in Palermo. The Italian city is the capital of Sicily and lies right on the coast. As there are some fascinating historical sights to visit here, I recommend to allow enough time […]

Quick guide: Things to do in Palermo

Quick guide: Things to do in Palermo

Palermo surprised me in a positive way. From the 1st minute on I felt completely safe and really good in this filthy city with so many wrecked buildings. Yes, dirty and decayed. Or quite simply edgy. The city has its edges but it has one […]