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Day Trip to Colmar
Colmar has been in our list of places to visit for a long time. The short distance from Zurich is very attractive (Colmar is only 150 KM from Zurich) and we can easily go for a day trip anytime. This was actually our second attempt to visit the city. Unfortunately, the first time we tried to visit, we had an accident on the motorway only 30 KM away from reaching Colmar and we were forced to return home. Luckily, nobody got hurt but we had to postpone our visit for few more months. Almost a year later, we finally managed to reach our destination. We were greeted with a beautiful…
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Day Trip To Freiburg Im Breisau
We moved to Zurich in 2016 and since then we had been planning to visit Freiburg. I had a particular interest in visiting the city because while we were still living in London, Jozef received an offer to work in Freiburg and as I was not prepared to leave London at that time, we decided not to take the offer. I always kept a bit of doubt in my mind asking myself if we had made the right decision but, shortly after that, we received another offer to work and live in Zurich. As it looked like the universe wanted to give us a push, we decided to take the…
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Day Trip to Oliva
At the beginning of the month, we spent wonderful days in Valencia in Spain (I already did a post about Valencia, to see click here), we also took 2 days to travel around and visit some cities in the region. One of these cities was the charming Oliva. Oliva is a small town with a population of 27,374 inhabitants. The town has a charming historic center with restaurants and bars but the main attraction of Oliva is its 7 km of blue flag beaches with soft sand bathed by the Mediterranean. Oliva has long been a very popular holiday option among the Spaniards and the town has gained more and…
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New Year in Granada
Hello guys! I know I’m a bit late with this topic, but I still decided to share with you the end of the wonderful year we spent in Spain. We spent Christmas at my mother-in-law’s house in Slovakia. From there we took a plane to Madrid, rented a car and went to Toledo, Cuenca, Granada, Cordoba and Malaga. In total we drove more than 2,000 kilometers! It was an amazing trip, the countryside of Spain is wonderful, the highway to Granada and its endless olive trees in the mountains … just looking forward to go back to discover Spain more and more! Today I’m going to talk about our new…
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Bibury & Arlington Row
Traveling through the English countryside seems more like a fairy tale than reality. We recently traveled to the Cotswolds, a rural area south of central England. As a base, we chose the town of Bourton-on-the-Water, a lovely village that is considered the Venice of England (I will be soon writting a post about Bourton too). From Bourton we took a taxi to Bibury (the fare costs around £30 return), we initially wanted to go by bus but the schedules are super limited and the buses do not run on Sundays and holidays in Bourton! If possible, I would highly recommend renting a car because this is the best way to…
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Lucca
Love at first sight, that’s what I felt for Lucca the first time I visited city. Easy to walk around, the main attractions are all concentrated in the old part of the city, which is still guarded by an imposing wall over 4 km long. The wall was never used for military purposes, but rather to protect Lucca against the floods coming from the Serchio River. Lucca is one of the main cities of the Tuscany region. The city is known for its well-preserved Renaissance walls that surround its historic centre and its famous cobblestone streets. Lucca can be visited in a day or depending on which attractions you plan…
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Barcelona Guide
One of the most exciting city in the world, Barcelona is the most visited city in Spain and there is a reason for that. Although Barcelona is not the capital of Spain, the city is the second largest in the country and offers everything you could expect from an amazing destination: some of the world’s greatest modernist buildings, historic architecture, elegant streets, incredible cuisine and more. All this definitely makes Barcelona an unmissable city, simply an open air museum. Practical information Population: 1,620,943Region: eastern region of Spain, in the central area of the autonomous community of Catalonia.Location: northeast coast of the Iberian Peninsula.Time Zone: CET (UTC + 1)Climate: Mediterranean climate,…
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Day Trip to Cuenca
The last Christmas we spent in Spain, me and Jozef rented a car to travel through the countryside. We started in Madrid and finished our trip in Malaga. We drove through wonderful and unforgettable places and one of them was the city of Cuenca in the region of Castilla-La Mancha. Cuenca has some of the most impressive landscapes I have ever seen, which makes this city one of the most memorable cities in Spain. The old center of Cuenca is a world heritage site and the intriguing Casas Colgadas, which were built in the 14th century, are undoubtedly the best attraction of the city. The main attraction in the city…
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Capri & Anacapri
Capri is dream of place, its exuberant beauty, charm and sophistication mixed with its natural treasures, make Capri one of the most visited destinations in the Campania region. The beauty of the island has been an inspiration to poets, lovers and travelers over the centuries. Rich and famous have also surrendered to the charm of Capri, the island is a popular destination for artists, politicians and celebrities. Giorgio Armani, Sophia Loren, Mariah Carey, among others have homes there. A perfect place to relax and enjoy. The island of Capri is made up of two municipalities: Capri and Anacapri, each with its own administration and a touch of regional rivalry. We…
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Toledo
Toledo is one of those cities that pleasantly surprises you and makes you to fall in love with it. The city is considered by many as a “second Rome” and is undoubtedly a unique city with its history and charm. Most people visit Toledo during the day coming from Madrid, which makes the city busy during the day and calm and quiet at night. We chose to stay in Toledo for 3 nights to get to know the city well and also to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities. However, Toledo is a small town and attractions can be seen in 1 day. Toledo’s Cathedral…
