Category Archives: TRAVEL EUROPE

Florence – city of artisans…

My friend once asked me how I looked for places to go when I traveled to a city. I said I would usually go to a bookstore and grab a travel guidebook for references. You might think I am too old-school but yes, that is my main resource. Lately, my friend introduced me to aContinue reading “Florence – city of artisans…”

Amsterdam… and my friend texted me, “So, which are the coolest coffee shops?”

After around three years of living in Germany, I am now accustomed to the coffee flavors here. Coming from Vietnam – a country famous for its strong and dark coffee, it takes some time for me to really appreciate the European taste of coffee. There is a huge difference between Arabica beans and Robusta beansContinue reading “Amsterdam… and my friend texted me, “So, which are the coolest coffee shops?””

My itinerary for a 12-day around Southern Europe

Countries visited: France, Italy, Spain Day 1: Marseille – FranceI took a train from Leipzig to Berlin Airport where my friend was waiting for me – she had arrived from Singapore. Then we took the flight to Marseille. I had never been to this city but always wanted to visit once; growing up in Vietnam,Continue reading “My itinerary for a 12-day around Southern Europe”

What happened in Florence stays forever in my heart…

Two days ago, I was walking on a bridge by myself heading toward the direction where I could get something for dinner. Then I heard a soft voice behind me… – Do you know the name of this bridge?– Me: I don’t know but I can check it here for you (me taking my phoneContinue reading “What happened in Florence stays forever in my heart…”

Meine Lieblingsstadt im den Norden

Ich war im September 2021 dort ❤ Eine Nacht bevor ich Stockholm angekommen war, hatte ich eine der schönsten Nächte meines Lebens. Ich war unterwegs mit einem Kreuzfahrtschiff von Helsinki nach Stockholm. Am Anfang fand ich die Kreuzfahrt, entsprechend meiner allgemeinen Vorstellung von Kreuzfahrten auf dem Meer, sehr langweilig. Aber ich hatte mich getäuscht, dennContinue reading “Meine Lieblingsstadt im den Norden”

My favorite place in Germany? – Part 1

I have been so lucky to have the opportunity to visit several cities in Germany; still, there are a lot of places I want to explore, Germany is big. Below I recommend some routes that I have traveled to and loved. In most of my trips, I combined different cities or places together because: ItContinue reading “My favorite place in Germany? – Part 1”

Overnight in a Tent in Narvik, Norway – My Glamping experience

On the last night of our trip to the Nord, we decided to stay in a tent on the top of a remote mountain wishing that we could see the Northern Lights dancing. It turned out to be a stormy night. We both thought that the wind might carry the whole tent (with us insideContinue reading “Overnight in a Tent in Narvik, Norway – My Glamping experience”

My itinerary for an 18-day trip to the Nordic countries

Countries visited: Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Sweden, and Norway Period: October – November 2021 Day 1 Leipzig – Copenhagen FRIDAY – 17/09/2021 Train Leipzig – Copenhagen (transit at Hamburg)Staying at an Airbnb Day 2 Copenhagen SATURDAY – 18/09/2021 Sightseeing Copenhagen Day 3 Copenhagen SUNDAY – 19/09/2021 Sightseeing Copenhagen Day 4 Copenhagen MONDAY – 20/09/2021 Copenhagen –Continue reading “My itinerary for an 18-day trip to the Nordic countries”