When we were last in Oulx, in the Italian Alps, we decided to cross the broder and to go visit the French fortified city of Briançon. The oldest part of the city is named “Cité Vauban”, after the 17th century Marquis de Vauban, advisor to king Louis XIV and military engineer. The city itself has […]
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Destinations | Italy | Piemonte
The perfect Autumn getaway in Alba for the International White Truffle Fair
If you are in Europe and in need of some inspiration to plan a weekend getaway in October or November, look no further! Today, we are taking you to Alba, in Italy. Each Autumn, the lovely city of Alba, in Piemonte, is home to the International White Truffle Fair. An event not to be missed! […]
If you ever find yourself in the Loire Valley in October, make sure to try la bernache for a full local experience. You see, if there is a thing the locals are particularly proud of, it is the wines that are produced there. Vouvray, Montlouis, Amboise, Chinon, Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil, Bourgueil etc… Of course, the area is first […]
Finding yourself in need of fresh air and relaxation? Why not try a quick mountain getaway in the Italian Alps? Today, we are taking you to Oulx, in Piemonte. Although the valley is well-known by all the ski lovers, visiting the area in the summer also has its charms. Picture it: breathtaking landscapes, long walks […]
One day, as we were spending a few days in the Italian Alps, Monsieur Chéri had a brilliant idea. “Why don’t we go for a walk? I know a beautiful one at the border between France and Italy. The view from the top of the Chaberton is breathtaking and there are military fortifications dating […]
What can we do around San Francisco in one day? That’s the question I asked myself when planning our last trip to San Francisco. After two days spent exploring the city, I wanted my fellow travelers to see more of the area. After some quick research, I came up with two itineraries: The “Northern […]
Visiting San Francisco in less than two days is possible. To optimize your time and allow you to see a maximum of things in a minimum of time, we put together a suggested itinerary. After testing it out ourselves, it’s time to share it with you. About this trip … It was my […]
After taking a refreshing dip into a cenote at San Lorenzo Oxman, we reached the third and last hotel of our week long Mexican trip: the Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa. We had decided to keep the beach/relaxing part of our vacation for the end, in order to really unwind and let go before flying […]
– Day 6 – On Day 6, we woke up in our paradisiac hotel on the Riviera Maya: the incredible Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa. On our schedule for this penultimate day of our Mexican adventure: the ruins of Tulum and a boat excursion with a bit of snorkeling. Tulum is the bobo-chic/hipster […]
– Day 5 – Today, a refreshing stop on our way to the riviera maya: we took a dip in the cenote at San Lorenzo Oxman and loved it! After four intense days spent exploring the states of Yucatan and Campeche, we are leaving for the beach portion of our Mexican week, in […]
