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…
Granville, France
Granville is a coastal town in the region of Normandy, northwestern France. We went there for the post-birthday weekend trip of Iris. We've also met up with friends and took…
Basel, Switzerland
The last city we went to for our side trips was Basel, Switzerland. It is just few minutes away from Colmar via train. I've been to Switzerland a couple of…
Colmar, France
If Iris hadn't told me that the village in Beauty and The Beast was (most likely) inspired from Colmar, I wouldn't have any idea where Colmar is. The resemblance between…
Strasbourg, France
Once again, we went to Strasbourg. The first time we were here was on Christmas day in 2018. The city is known as Christmas Capital and anyone who has a…