Faro was our first introduction to the Algarve region, as it is for many travelers. Its international airport, the only one in southern Portugal, makes it the gateway to the Algarve. The town’s privileged location offers visitors the best of both worlds: To the east of Faro you’ll find the …
If there’s one spring travel destination that sparks the imagination, it must be the tulip fields in the Netherlands. A visit to the popular Keukenhof gardens, often referred to as the Garden of Europe, makes for an excellent day trip from Amsterdam. The colorful Keukenhof park evolves around the most …
When spring finally arrives and nature revives, we can’t wait to jaunt. No better antidote than sunshine and flowers to shake off the winter blues. A visit to the tulip fields in the Netherlands is the perfect way to absorb that natural energy. You could head to the popular Keukenhof …
The picturesque town of Gouda, located in the South Holland province, is known as one the cheese capitals of The Netherlands. The world famous Gouda cheese has been produced for centuries by the farmers of nearby villages, an area that’s nicknamed the Cheese Valley. Once a week, they met up …
It may not be the crown jewel of the South of France but Marseille has always been one of the country’s most important cities. Not only is the second largest, it’s also the oldest city in France, founded by the Greeks in 600 B.C. Marseille was immortalized during the French …
During our most recent exploration of the Portuguese Algarve region, we came across a small fishing village that was just picture-perfect. It’s a town called Carvoeiro, hugged by the towering cliffs of the dramatic coastline between Lagos and Albufeira. The charming village is very compact, consisting of just a handful …
Out of all popular places to visit in Portugal, the southern Algarve region maintains its reputation as one of the most beloved holiday destinations in Europe. The fact that it’s home to some of the best beaches in Portugal definitely adds to the Algarve’s attraction but that’s not its only …
One of our favorite towns in the Provence is Cassis. This French Riviera gem is tucked away between Marseille and Toulon, far away from the famous strip of tourist magnets between Nice and St Tropez. In spite of the many day trippers, Cassis still feels pretty authentic, especially when you …
Portugal draws us in time after time. We’ve visited the country on multiple occasions and still, we can’t get enough of the splendid cities in Portugal with their inviting and convivial atmosphere, the gorgeous natural parks offering the most inspiring hikes, the enchanting castles that seem to come straight out …
As one of the ‘Belfries of Belgium and France’, the Belfry of Ghent is a recognised Unesco World Heritage site. The 300 feet (91 meters) high tower was completed in the 14th century. It’s the middle one of the Three Towers of Ghent, located in between the St. Nicholas Church …
