In spite of the confusion and the lack of signage, I managed to reach my destination safely. It was one heck of a ride, but it made my trip to Berlin more memorable. So, if you're planning to travel to Berlin, make sure to take note of these tips.
Read MoreIn the afternoon, I found myself in the bustling city of Belo Horizonte. Known to the locals as BH (pronounced /be-a-ga/), Belo is a city located in southeastern Brazil, in the state of Minas Gerais, known for its hilly topography and rich cultural heritage, with influences from Portuguese colonialism, African culture, and indigenous traditions.
Read MoreA day trip to the colonial town of Ouro Preto, Brazil, from Belo Horizonte, full of cultural immersion, frustration, and unexpected twists.
Read MoreOrleans is a smaller city located about 130 km southwest of Paris. Compared to the bustling metropolis of Paris, Orleans is a more relaxed and intimate city, offering a charming and laid-back atmosphere on a smaller scale.
Read MoreMaison de Victor Hugo is a destination for anyone interested in the life and work of one of France's greatest writers. It offers a unique opportunity to learn about Victor Hugo's life and legacy and to experience a piece of French history.
Read MoreIn this first of many clips which I’ve managed to stitch together, I end the video with the lines “I came fascinated with Brazil, I left in love with Brazil”.
Read MoreSo, you’ve been to the Louvre, Orsay, and Rodin museums and are on the look for a different set of art. Consider going to 59 Rue Rivoli, also known as The Art Squat of Paris. This conspicuously Hausmanian building along the street of Rivoli houses galleries and studios of counterculture art.
Read MoreWhether you go there for a quick stop or to hang out an entire day to appreciate its grandeur, Bibliothèque Richelieu is surely a worthy visit when in Paris.
Read MoreD & K are my friends from forever and I’m lucky to have them on this side of the hemisphere. We might not live in the same city, but thanks to the freedom to travel within the EU, we can easily meet up somewhere, sometime. In yet another chapter of last-minute planning, I hopped on a Thalys train a weekend after coming home from the Philippines to join them in Amsterdam.
Read MoreI felt in my element, that I was in my place during those four brief days. It was eutopia for me, and I would like to see if this environment is better suited to the ideal life I’m trying to craft for myself. Nature, design, minimalism, simplicity, security, calm… I can go on and on.
Read MoreHaving this extra energy to book and reserve accommodation and this nagging feeling of fleeing the Capital, B and I came up with Plan B at the last minute. That’s how we ended up in this charming apartment in the heart of the Intramuros of Saint-Malo for four days.
Read MoreYet another getaway this time to the Southwest of France. Here are some highlights of our weekend in Dordogne.
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