Spritz by the pool

Eating & drinking in Cisternino

My dear friend Stephanie comes from the lovely town of Cisternino in the Southern Italian region of Apulia. Last July, I spent a great week in her trullo (also for rent here) eating delicious local food and drinking spritz by the pool. I asked her to provide you with her best tips to eat and drink in Cisternino. Emilie: What would you advise people visiting … Continue reading Eating & drinking in Cisternino

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Texel: an island worth a trip!

Texel? My friends and family wondered why I was going to visit a tiny island in the North of the Netherlands. Mountain biking between sheep, drinking Texel biers in beach bars at sunset, admiring cute seals and stunning landscapes … here are the reasons why you should discover Texel too. Day 1: A day biking in Texel In order to blend in the Dutch crowd as … Continue reading Texel: an island worth a trip!

Cologne - Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge

Easter in Cologne

Only 2 hours from Brussels, Cologne seemed like an ideal destination for an improvised Easter week-end for two. Panoramic views, modern art, Croatian food and a fun fair were some of the highlights of our trip! Sightseeing in Cologne Of course, we roamed Cologne’s charming old town (the impressive Cologne City Hall, Groß Sankt Martin and its small gardens, Alter Markt and its colourful façades…) … Continue reading Easter in Cologne

Bratislava – Vienna – Prague – Berlin

Everything is close in Europe! So I took advantage of 10 days off during the Christmas period to travel with another friend with wanderlust to 4 European capital cities: Bratislava, Vienna, Prague and finally Berlin. Tiring but very nice (and cold) experience! Bratislava 2 days were enough to visit the charming – especially with the snow – but rather small Slovak capital. Here are the main … Continue reading Bratislava – Vienna – Prague – Berlin

5 places to eat & drink in SW London

Cakes, cocktails and pasta: today I’ve decided to share with you 5 of my favourite places in the South West of London to eat or have a drink. The Hummingbird Bakery Every time I’m in the museums area in South Kensington, I always end up looking at the Lamborgini shop with in my hands an extraordinary red velvet cupcake from The Hummingbird Bakery on Old … Continue reading 5 places to eat & drink in SW London

A city trip in Dublin

Dublin is a perfect destination at the beginning of December: the cold, the Christmas jumpers and the pub and shop windows with the kitchest decorations will definitely prepare you for the end-of -year festivities. Feeling cliché in Temple Bar I had heard about crazy people drinking and live music in Temple Bar; I was not disappointed! After a quick meal at Elephant & Castle (to … Continue reading A city trip in Dublin