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Walk around in Strasbourg: parc du Contades

Parc du Contades is one of the most iconic urban parks in Strasbourg. This idyllic green space was created in the 18th century and is the perfect place to relax, walk or enjoy outdoor activities. With its shaded walkways and large greens, this nearly 2.5-acre park is a charming green lung in the middle of […]

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Happy New Year (of traveling)!

We would like to thank you, all our readers, for your loyalty and support throughout the previous year. We’ve very much enjoyed sharing and spending 2024 with you all. Thanks to you, our travel blog has had a massive increase in views (+69 %) and visitors (+68 %) compared to 2023. Happy New Year 2025 […]

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An Afternoon Tea in London: The Wolseley

Every day, The Wolseley serves a decadent and flavorful Afternoon Tea in an elegant Art Deco setting. An experience out of the ordinary to immerse yourself in English culture. The Wolseley is located on Piccadilly, the iconic London road in the luxurious neighborhood of St. James’s, just a stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace. On the […]

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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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Southern Africa: our photo safari

Several months before the Covid pandemic, we went on a photo safari to discover the wildlife and landscapes of Namibia and Botswana – also stopping at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. It was during this trip that the idea for this blog was born.  Reminiscing about our travels in Africa instantly brings back images and memories […]

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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 […]