The city of Nice is often used as a jumping-off point to explore the French Cote d’Azur, but that does not do justice to Nice. Because it is so close to the Italian border, the city is a charming combination of French class and Italian liveliness. I loved seeing the elegant buildings, strolled through Vieux-Nice with its warm yellow and orange colored houses, walked along the Promenade des Anglais, and visited beautiful museums. In this…
While searching for city trips close to the Netherlands, the French city of Lille caught my eye. Located just over the border from Belgium, it is easily reached…
My last visit to Paris was as a young twenty-something. Still a student, not a lot of money, and eager to travel outside of my own country. Years…
Bali is awesome for beach lovers, but if you are like me and get bored after a few hours of lounging in the sand, no worries! There are…
Ubud is known as the arts and culture heart of Bali, Indonesia. But as is often the case, when a place is discovered by mass tourism, everything changes.…
I’m a culture lover, and the Indonesian island of Java has plenty to offer in that regard. But even for spectacular nature, you’re in the right place here.…
Malang may not be as famous as Yogyakarta, but you still might have seen it on social media. In Malang, you’ll find one of Indonesia’s most colorful neighborhoods:…
Yogyakarta was my first introduction to Indonesia. It’s a place with streets that feel small and cozy like a village, yet it stretches out incredibly far. It’s not…
