When we were originally planning our itinerary, my vote was for Disneyland. After all, we had already done DisneySea back in 2017. Case closed, right? Wrong. Alyssa casually dropped that she had zero recollection of the entire experience because—well, she was literally a baby. And if I’m being completely honest, my own memories were mostly composed of…
When planning a trip to Tokyo, most travelers instinctively aim for Haneda Airport. Sitting much closer to the city center, Haneda lets you zip into downtown Tokyo in no time. Narita Airport, on the other hand, often gets dismissed as a mere transit portal because it actually sits out in Chiba Prefecture, quite a distance…
Ever since the Japanese Yen decided to take a permanent vacation against the Rupiah back in 2021, Indonesian tourists have flocked to Japan in every single season. Spring brings cherry blossoms, winter brings snow, and honestly, you can barely turn around in Tokyo without bumping into someone from home. I’ve been to Japan twice, but…
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you might remember that last year I sent my son to university in the Netherlands. I spent two weeks helping him settle in and enjoying some quality time together. When his orientation started, it was time for me to say goodbye. Instead of flying home feeling…
There is a lot of things to see and do in Seoul, especially if you are a fan of Kdrama or Kpop. An ideal itinerary if you want to take it easy is 7 days in Seoul but if you’re ambitious you can stretch it to 5 days and spend 2-3 days in Jeju or…
When I hear the word Province what comes into mind is rolling lavender field. The Provence lavender fields are among the best in the world, and they’re certainly among the most famous. The lavender fields of Provence represent a change of seasons, a ripening of the earth, and a time where life slows to the…
A stone’s throw from Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer is a picturesque seaside village tucked into a bay between Cap Ferrat peninsula and Cap de Nice. Its colorful old town cascades down a hill, culminating in a waterfront lined with restaurants looking out on traditional boats dotted across the water. Historically, Villefranche-sur-Mer was more of a sleepy fishing…
Èze village is a stunning medieval village on the top of the rocky hill in St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. It looks like the eagles nest in shape, located on the top on the hill and overlooking the Mediterranean sea. Èze dated back as far as 2000 BC. The land was occupied by both the Romans and the Moors…
Nice (pronounced “Neese”) is located right on the Mediterranean Sea, in a region of France known as the French Riviera, or the Cote d’Azur. Nice comes in at the 7th largest city in France, and while definitely not a little town, it has a much more laid back and relaxed vibe than larger cities like…
Monaco is the second-smallest country in the world, right behind Vatican City. It is known for being glamorous and extreme wealthy country with 30% of the population being millionaires. Monaco is its own country, separated from France, despite technically being in a location surrounded by France. It’s filled with fantastic scenery, tropical vibes, and luxury…
