Located in an elegant bourgeois townhouse on quai des Bateliers in Strasbourg, Le 1741 (1 Michelin star) offers an extraordinary culinary experience. The restaurant is named after the year that the Palais Rohan – located right across the river Ill – was built. The establishment reopened in August 2023 after 8 months of renovations. The […]
Due to the current prevalence of digital communication, finding a mailbox in the city can sometimes prove to be a bit of a challenge, almost like a treasure hunt. In order to save you some time if you plan on sending a postcard or a letter, we’ve made a list of mailboxes in the center […]
While we had been sailing onboard the Norwegian Coastal Express for several days, the experience of passing through the Magerøya strait (70º58’N), just a few kilometers from the North Cape, felt like being on the North Pole on a beautiful winter’s day. We were in the middle of the polar night. At this time of year, the sun […]
To start off the new year, rather than set a series of resolutions we’ll have forgotten by the 20th of January, we’ve decided we’d rather daydream a little and write a list of our travel dreams Every new place we explore is a bubble of inspiration, energy, and temporary escape that we truly make the […]
Visiting Uzbekistan had been a dream of ours for many years: to explore this vast country in the heart of Central Asia, at the crossroads of so many cultures and traditions, and meet the people there. Discover its architectural treasures – a mosaic of blues – and its legendary cities, like Samarkand or Bukhara. Walk […]
The magic of Christmas returns to Strasbourg from the 24th of November to the 24th of December 2023. For a whole month, the Capital of Christmas will be decked out for the festive season. The delicious scent of mulled wine, coconut macaroons, and tarte flambée will be wafting from stalls in every square, and as soon as it […]
Japan is a complex and multi-faceted place. Its ancestral heritage and age-old traditions are the foundations of its rich culture. Some of the distinctive characteristics of the Japanese archipelago pose a striking difference to the European continent, and to France in particular. As a complement to our Travel diary, we’ve made a list of uniquely […]
Hotel Maison Rouge is the epitome of modern, elegant, and welcoming luxury in the heart of Strasbourg. Ideally located in the pedestrian city center, 100 m from place Kléber and just a few minutes from la Petite France and the Cathedral, this exclusive establishment is the perfect base for exploring the city’s many treasures. After […]
Strasbourg is our home base. But also, and more importantly, it is a beautiful city (objectively speaking, of course!). It attracts visitors from all over the world no matter the season, and not just for the famous Christmas Market. Strasbourg also has a rich cultural heritage: the Grande Île, which is the historical city center, and […]
PURO is a contemporary boutique design hotel in the center of Warsaw. It is located just a stone’s throw from the famous Palace of Culture and Science. JEMS Architekci are behind the conception of the modern and geometric seven-floor building, while the decor was imagined by London design studio De Salles Flint. The interior designers […]
From the cobbled streets and colorful façades of the Old Town, the booming business district dotted with modern skyscrapers, the young and artistic borough of Praga, the lush royal Łazienki park, and a wide array of museums, Warsaw is looking to the future while remembering its history. Warsaw takes you by surprise. It is the embodiment […]
The Orangerie park is the oldest and largest public park in Strasbourg. Locals love to recharge their batteries in this 64-acre green lung, located right next to the European institutions. Visitors particularly appreciate the park’s long, shaded walks, the gardens, the Pavillon Joséphine, the Temple of Love, the lake lined with weeping willows, and the […]
Are you planning a weekend in Strasbourg? We’ve prepared a 48-hour itinerary that will allow you to soak of the atmosphere of the city’s different neighborhoods, explore the must-see sights, and make the most of your stay. Check out the summary of the itinerary below. Day 1: the Cathedral, the city center & la Petite […]
We created Strafari five years ago, on the 15th of august 2018, with the aim to (re)discover Strasbourg, reconnect with our city and see it from a different angle, like travelers in search of new discoveries… We made this bilingual French and English blog in order to share our discoveries and best tips in Strasbourg. […]
Hotel J is located on the waterside at Nacka Strand, east of Stockholm, and was named after the J class sailing yachts of the America’s Cup. The decor is consistently nautical, throughout all the rooms and common areas. The pared-down style combines Scandinavian design with elements inspired by Newport yacht clubs: a palette of white, red, […]
Exploring Japan was one of the most memorable travel experiences of our lives. We were inspired, bewildered, enchanted, and fascinated, all at once. Our first trip captivated us so much that we chose the same destination for our honeymoon the very next year. Several years later, we still love taking a walk down memory lane, […]
Strasbourg is a comfortably sized and accessible city that is perfect for a city trip or a weekend stay. Since the city center is largely pedestrian with a well-developed public transportation network, it’s very easy to walk around from one neighborhood to the next. You’ll have no problem finding a neighborhood that suits your wants and needs […]
Insieme is a Neapolitan pizzeria just a stone’s throw from Saint-Maurice church and the Botanical Garden, in Strasbourg’s Neustadt quarter. On the menu, you will find antipasti, salads, 14 different pizzas – or rather pizze, with either burrata or mozzarella di bufala – as well as homemade desserts. Drinks-wise, the aperitivi, cocktails, wine, beer, cola, lemonade, and coffee […]
Munich is world famous for the Oktoberfest and for its many breweries, its baroque churches, and its legendary football (soccer) club, which recently won the Bundesliga championship. A stay in the Bavarian capital allows you to go beyond the stereotypes and see its true colors. The name Munich comes from a monastery that was founded there in the […]
Neustadt is the former imperial German quarter of Strasbourg and a UNESCO World Heritage site. This “new town” was built between 1871 and 1918 to turn Strasbourg into a showcase of Prussian power, at a time when Alsace was a part of the German empire. The borough is the result of an ambitious town planning […]
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