Enghien-les-Bains is a little town located about 13,5 km away from Paris. Last month I randomly found a weekend getaway to this town via weekendesk. If you want to spend a well to do around Paris, this town is a perfect destination. Here’s the reason why: The beautiful lake The lake of Enghien is theContinueContinue reading “Why you should go to Enghien les Bains”
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One day trip to Monet Garden
It’s spring time and it is a perfect time to go to Monet Garden in Giverny, France. One of the most beautiful garden in France – I believe. For those who doesn’t know Monet, he was a french painter, a founder of French Impressionist painting. Most of his paintings are landscape painting, nature, and FrenchContinueContinue reading “One day trip to Monet Garden”
Throwback Thursday: Trip to Portugal
I travel to Portugal for the first time in June 2013, and it’s definitely one of cheapest travel destination in Europe – if not – the cheapest trip I’ve had in European countries. I’ve remembered that we paid only 50 € for return ticket from Lille to Porto using budget airlines, Ryan Air. Although theContinueContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Trip to Portugal”
5 reasons to visit Mont Saint Michel
Today, I would like to write an article why you must include Mont Saint Michel in your travel bucket-list. This majestic abbey is located in northwestern France, Normandy and welcomes more than 2.5 million tourists per year (source: click here). I had a chance to have a quick visit last summer. And I wish thatContinueContinue reading “5 reasons to visit Mont Saint Michel”
One day visit in Ghent
If you are planning a day trip to Belgium this weekend, Ghent is a must-visit port city located in Northwest Belgium. First time I visited this town when I was pursued my post-grad studies in Lille, France. My friend used to drive me here for a day out as it was only 1 hour driveContinueContinue reading “One day visit in Ghent”
Sunny winter in Deauville
Sun was finally up in Normandy last Saturday. I think almost every one in Normandy or we call them les normands went out that day. Well, that’s what we do when the sun comes out. It has been cloudy, cold and sometimes rainy since the beginning of 2019 until last Monday. The weather started toContinueContinue reading “Sunny winter in Deauville”
Things to do in Bordeaux
For my last New Years Eve holiday, I decided to go to Bordeaux. It wasn’t my first time coming to this city. But, my first visit was too short and it wasn’t enough. So, I made myself promise that one day, I would coming back there. I believe that many people know about Bordeaux asContinueContinue reading “Things to do in Bordeaux”
A very short trip to Vienna
Last October, I finally had a chance to visit Vienna for a business trip. As it was a Monday morning meeting, I flew to Vienna on Sunday morning from Paris. I arrived at Vienna international airport and took a taxi to get to the hotel. It costs around 50€. The hotel is located pretty closeContinueContinue reading “A very short trip to Vienna”
One week in Brittany, France
Last summer I’ve decided to spend one week in Bretagne (read: Brittany), France. This region is actually quite popular having nice local population and breathtaking views. This is not my first time visiting Bretagne, I went there I think about 6 years ago to visit my college friend which is originally from Concarneau, one ofContinueContinue reading “One week in Brittany, France”
Hidden garden in Etretat
Have you ever been to Etretat before? Etretat is a little town in the Upper Normandy, arround 30 km from the main city, Le Havre. Étretat is best known for its chalk cliffs, including three natural arches and a pointed formation called L’Aiguille or the Needle, which rises 70 metres (230 ft) above the sea (sourceContinueContinue reading “Hidden garden in Etretat”
cravings by andiliza 