Tag: travel in style
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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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Nothing new under the sun… it’s cucumber season!
Sure, we all know they’re full of water, low in calories, and good for your skin. But did you know… Cucumbers are technically a fruit, not a vegetable (yes, really). In Victorian times, they were called “cowcumbers”—mooo-ving on. In ancient Egypt, pharaohs worshipped cucumbers (OK,…
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Ooh là là, Onions!
A Love Letter to the Unsung Hero of French Cuisine When you think of French food, what pops into your head first? Cheese, wine, croissants? Perhaps garlic, if you’re feeling cliché. But if you ask Les Grumpies, there’s one ingredient that quietly steals the culinary…
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Fireworks for the Eyes and Taste Buds at ZOE Bern
Who says vegetarian food is boring? Clearly, they have never set foot in ZOE, Bern’s temple of edible art. Nestled in the heart of the city, ZOE is where vegetables are treated like royalty and plates arrive looking like an explosion in Monet’s garden (without…
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Como – Linen Hunts, Silk Secrets, Fishy Highlights, and Fun Facts
Oversized hats, linen and silk hunts, and fish tartare dreams… Yesterday’s adventure took us from Ascona to Como, where fresh fabrics met even fresher fish. Next time: the Silk Museum!
