From the loud warbling of the call to prayer and the persistent calls of the men who run stalls in the souks constantly striking your ears, Marrakech is a cacophony and a shock to the senses. The sights, smells, and sounds of Marrakech are deeply layered, and not always pleasant: the pungent smell of incenses…
Pisa may be best known for its iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, but there’s more to the Tuscan city than its famous crooked tower. Home to lovely medieval architecture, the world’s first university botanical garden, great museums, and amazing Tuscan restaurants, Pisa is a perfect Italian city to explore on a weekend trip — especially…
A series of five seaside villages cascading down precarious cliffs, with narrow cobblestone alleys in between warmly-painted colorful homes — all with the scent of the sea. Sounds like a dream? It’s a living one: the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Cinque Terre, the gem of Liguria. This beloved quintet of fishing towns, the…
Most famous for its Cannes Film Festival, this charming French Riviera small town has grown a larger-than-life name recognition. But it’s so much more than this annual festival! After the star power of the festival has faded, charming Cannes remains a refined and sophisticated — but less frenetic — place to spend a few days…
Beyond the skyscrapers and sparkling malls of Kuala Lumpur there are many clusters of peace: tucked away down a side street, you’ll often find a quiet cafe offering a respite for coffee lovers. This is not another collection of “Instagrammable cafes” with pretty interiors and mediocre, sugar-laden brews. Rather, this is a collection of cafes…
Ready for eerie tunnels, skull-lined walls, and learning an important chapter of Parisian dark history? Let’s head down — 131 steps down, in fact, deep underneath the Montparnasse neighborhood to explore the depths of one of Paris’s most unique tourist attractions, the Paris catacombs. This blog post will help you explore the other side of Paris,…
Switzerland is a land of ridiculous beauty, and the fantastic network of alarmingly on-time trains helps you zip around gorgeous landscapes without losing any time. Honestly, as a former New Yorker, I envy how an entire country’s train system runs so much better than a single city’s… but I digress. This Switzerland itinerary by train…
Switzerland tops many people’s bucket lists: from its scenic trains and soaring glaciers to its pristine lakes and picturesque cities, there’s something for everyone to fall in love with. But planning a trip to Switzerland can be complicated, especially if you’re traveling on a budget without wanting to skimp on experiences. I’ve gone over all…
Switzerland’s adventure capital of Interlaken is also a great base for day trips — here’s where I recommend!
