Copenhagen, Denmark
Visiting Copenhagen had been long planned. Denmark is known as one of the most expensive countries in Europe—as are most Nordic countries—which is why we only spent a weekend in…
Utrecht, The Netherlands
Utrecht — another city in the Netherlands, just about an hour south of Amsterdam.The city wasn’t really on our list of top places to visit. However, the opportunity presented itself,…
Frankfurt, Germany
In my eight years in Europe, Iris and I have never been to any German cities. The only exception was when we visited Strasbourg and had to stay in a…
Marrakesh, Morocco
I’ve always had reservations about Africa. The same goes for Central Asia—I feel like there's a big question mark for me about what’s really there. I've been curious about both…
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…
Mdina, Malta
Mdina is a fortified city in the northern part of Malta. It is also known as the Old City, which served as the country's capital until the medieval period. The…
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…
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…
Ghent, Belgium
Upon arrival in Ghent, we're greeted by the tantalizing aroma of chocolates (yeah, chatGPT exaggerates sometimes). The city is a paradise for chocolate lovers, with numerous artisanal chocolatiers offering mouthwatering…
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…