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Exploring Stockholm: our best things to do

Like several major cities in Northern Europe, Stockholm is an incredibly underrated destination. In fact, the capital of Sweden is neither sleepy not boring – this beautiful city offers a well-balanced mix of tradition and modernity, nature and urban life. One of Stockholm’s distinctive features is the fact that it’s there is water pretty much […]

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Stresa: a gem on Lake Maggiore, Italy

Stresa is a peaceful little town on the banks of Lake Maggiore, in the Piedmont region of Italy. Between the Borromean Islands and the backdrop of Alpine peaks, Stresa offers a picturesque setting ideal for relaxation. Whether you take a leisurely stroll along the panoramic lakeside promenade, explore the charming cobbled streets, or enjoy some […]

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Bergen: so much more than the fjord capital of Norway

Bergen has the second largest population in Norway after the capital, Oslo. It’s located between two of the country’s most famous fjords (the Sognefjord and the Hardangerfjord), giving it the nickname “Norway’s fjord capital“. Bergen’s second nickname – “the city of seven hills” – is due to the seven hills surrounding it. Among these is […]

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Exploring Edinburgh: our best things to do

Between the medieval castle perched atop a volcanic rock, the winding alleys of Old Town, the grid street plan in New Town, the wild nature around the peak of Arthur’s Seat, and the cool seaside borough of Leith, Edinburgh is where the centuries converge.  Ever since she discovered Edinburgh as a student, Stéphanie had dreamed of going […]

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Oslo: our favorite areas

Oslo is the capital of Norway, but more importantly, it’s also Stéphanie’s birth town. As a dynamic, creative, inspired city, Oslo is great to visit any time of year. Facing the fjord and surrounded by forest-clad hills, it’s the ideal destination for nature lovers. Oslo is a city in motion – it’s undergone massive changes and […]

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Strasbourg: our 15 street art favorites

Before embarking on a “street art safari” in Strasbourg, we generally begin by agreeing on a search perimeter of a certain number of blocks. Then we comb the streets, looking for a collage, a graffiti piece, a mural, or a painted power box – as if we were looking to spot wild animals on a […]

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12 places to see magnolias in bloom in Strasbourg

Every spring, all over Strasbourg, the trees transform into clouds of pink and white. For just a few days, nature offers us this wonderful display of ephemeral beauty. The blossoming magnolias are a sign that spring has sprung and that warm summer days are close at hand. Both visitors and locals flock to admire the […]

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The Netherlands: our best things to do

Recently we were going through the photos we’d taken during our trip to the Netherlands in 2020, and we realized we wanted to share some of our favorite discoveries from the handful of towns we visited:  Now that it’s winter break here and we have no new travel plans on the horizon with the current […]