Riviera Maya: how to plan a day trip to Tulum
There truly is no shortage of things to do in Tulum: nestled deep in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula, with its ancient…
My 14 favourite pâtisseries & bakeries in Paris
No one goes to Paris on a diet. With that in mind, I strongly urge you to indulge in pain…
The ultimate Harry Potter bucket list in England & Scotland
Few predicted back in the 1990’s just how triumphant the Harry Potter series would go on to become. Sincere salutations…
Giethoorn – the Dutch village entirely made out of canals
In a land far, far away (well, not that far, it’s just an hour outside Amsterdam) is a village where…
7 day trips from Paris you should consider for your next trip
Obviously, one lifetime isn’t enough to see all that Paris has to offer. But there is so much more to…
The 11 best day trips from Montreal
While there is no shortage of interesting things to do in my artsy, historic hometown, visitors with a bit more…
8 surprising facts about Paris you probably don’t know
After touring the main sights of Paris (in nothing less than a convertible, iconic 1980s’ Citroen) with a new perspective,…
Photo essay: 6 days in in Northern Norway
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know that my love for Norway is well documented through an…
Rescue, rehab, release: visiting the Sea Turtle Hospital in the Florida Keys
As an introvert, animals are pretty much my favourite companions – given the option, I will soon opt for the…
Blooming Holland: a short guide to tulips in the Netherlands
One of Europe’s smallest countries morphs into a colorful patchwork quilt from mid-March to mid-May. Reds, magentas, yellows and purples…
Pint of cider, please: the best pubs in London
Whether you’re on the prowl for a cask ale, an atmospheric pub, or an original cocktail bar, it can be…
Where to get really good coffee in Paris
For a city that’s perfected the art of sitting in a café for hours on end while reading a book…