Tromsø, Norway
Way back when, I told myself that if I ever had the chance to visit other countries, I’d make sure to check off my top three dream destinations: Switzerland –…
French Riviera, France
It was probably our third or fourth visit to Nice and the neighboring cities along the French Riviera. What can I say? I love the sea. We went there last…
Ostend, Belgium
Ostend, a city on the Belgian coast, is just a short train ride from Bruges. While there isn’t a lot to see in the city, the sea itself is more…
Singapore
Singapore has long been on my list of countries to visit. Last year, I had the chance to go there with one thing on my mind: food. Everyone I know…
Gozo, Malta
On our last few days in Malta, we moved to the northern part of the island and stayed in a hotel to at least pamper ourselves before we go back…
Blue Grotto, Malta
Blue Grotto is another tourist destination in Malta. It is a complex of sea caves along the Southeastern part of the country. And again, I had no idea of its…
Valleta, Malta
Malta, an archipelago in the central Mediterranean between Sicily and the North African coast. In only three hour direct flight from Paris, one could be in a completely different scene:…
Étretat, France
When you talk about white cliffs facing the ocean, I can immediately think of places I've seen on the internet such as in the UK. But Iris knows more and…
Rouen, France
Located northwest of Paris, Rouen is a port city of the river Seine. The city has Gothic churches such as Saint-Maclou and Saint-Ouen, and a cobblestoned pedestrian center with medieval…
Troyes, France
An hour away by train east of Paris is a small town called Troyes. We didn't have any idea about it until our friend Hannah brought it up and invited…
Dunkirk, France
Nestled on the beautiful coast of northern France, Dunkirk holds a significant place in history. A short train ride from Lille takes us to this coastal gem, ready to explore…
Vatican City
If you're a Roman Catholic devotee or an art connoisseur, the Vatican is definitely on your list. A city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy, is home to the Pope and a…