Category: travel
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Roussillon – fifty shades of ochre (and dust in your shoes)
You know a place is serious about colour when even the village map comes in terracotta. Welcome to Roussillon, the ochre jewel of the Luberon and proud member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France – which, translated for realists, means yes, it’s beautiful and…
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A Love Affair with Romantik Hotel Das Schiff: A Haven in AUT-Hittisau
A Love Affair with Romantik Hotel Das Schiff: A Haven in Hittisau
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Sauna Rituals – The Secret to Autumn Wellness
Autumn is the season when I start longing for warmth, light, and a little extra self-care. And nothing does the trick better than a sauna session. In the Bregenzerwald, many hotels combine their wooden architecture with beautiful wellness areas, often with panoramic saunas looking out…
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The Wooden Soul of the Bregenzerwald
There is something magical about the Bregenzerwald in autumn. The forests glow in shades of gold and russet, the air feels fresh and crisp – and everywhere you look, wood is at the heart of daily life. For centuries, people here have built their homes…
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A Perfect Day in Schaffhausen – Munot, Rhein Views & Bella Italia at the Gerberstube
If you think Schaffhausen is just a sleepy stop before the Rheinfall, think again. This little Swiss gem is packed with charm, history, and just the right dose of Italian flair. It’s a perfect day trip for anyone in search of stone towers, river views,…
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Le Bistrot Découverte, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Le Bistrot Découverte – where Provence lands on your plate Market day in Saint-Rémy has its very own rhythm. The streets fill with the scent of fresh garlic. Stalls overflow with tomatoes, apricots, and lavender bouquets. Somewhere, an accordion sets the soundtrack. After weaving through…
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Arles – Where Roman Stones Meet Space Age Dreams
Arles is one of those places steeped in history. It didn’t just leave a trace; it left a full-blown stone amphitheatre right in the middle of town. Built in 90 AD, the Arles Amphitheatre once hosted gladiators and roaring crowds. Today, it still stages events,…
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Saint-Rémy-de-Provence – More Than Just Van Gogh’s Starry Night
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is one of those towns where time seems to stroll rather than run. Of course, everyone knows it as the place where Vincent van Gogh painted some of his most famous works while staying at the local asylum. But Saint-Rémy has far more layers…
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Stein am Rhein – Where Fairytales Meet Raspberry Cake
Some towns look like they were plucked straight out of a storybook… and then there’s Stein am Rhein, which clearly decided to go all in on the fairytale look. Half-timbered houses painted in candy colours, medieval charm oozing from every alleyway, and the Rhine flowing…
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Rorschach – The Coolcation Gem You Didn’t Know You Needed
Let’s be honest. When people think of Swiss summer destinations, Rorschach is not exactly top of mind. Which is precisely why it’s perfect. No crowds. No stress. No overpriced gelato. Just an elegant little lakeside town on the southern shores of Lake Constance, where Switzerland…
