The first time I went to Barcelona, I thought I wasn’t going to like the city. I thought it would be a major tourist trap. But that wasn’t true at all. There are so many (free!) sights that make it a special place. I…
Berlin promotes itself as “ugly, but sexy”, and I really can’t blame the city in that. I don’t find the city particularly beautiful. It is a so-called “rough pearl,” with frayed edges and few refined details. But what really appeals to me in Berlin is…
Paris is a city that you either love or find completely overrated. I personally think it’s a fantastic city, and anyone who disagrees hasn’t really experienced it properly. I’ve now been eight times, and I make it a point to visit…
Looking for things to do in Mechelen? Here’s a guide to this small, charming city between Antwerp and Brussels! With its small size (the city center is only 1.5km in diameter), Mechelens is a great city in Belgium for a…
When people think of Spain , they think of the endless beaches on the West Coast, the Catalan culture of Barcelona , or Arabic influences in Andalusia. You hear few people about the beautiful part of the north of Spain:…
When it comes to Greece and sun vacations, we think of Kos, Mykonos, and Zakynthos. Which is a shame because the unknown beautiful Greek islands are the real gems. In this post, I’m showing you 15 of the most beautiful Greek islands…
If you live in London, you are generally from West London or from East London. The city is simply so large that if you live in one part, you will not get to the other part every day. I stayed…
I’m a bit in love with Paris, and I don’t miss a chance to visit the city. At least once a year, I make my way over, and I’d be lying if I said that it’s not a long-held dream…
Is there anything more English than afternoon tea in London? I don’t think so! I recently realized that I have never written about this, but it is just so much fun I couldn’t leave it any long. On my last…
I just can not believe that I have never devoted an article to my favorite neighborhood in East London: Shoreditch! I have actually been there dozens of times. When I lived in London , I was there every week to find, to…