In Reims and Épernay, I get overwhelmed with all the champagne around me – champagne is literally EVERYWHERE. But in Troyes, I need to hunt for bubbles – even though the city IS located in the Champagne region. In this quiet city, you will find more “half-timbered houses” than champagne houses, and that is actually pretty awesome too.
Beneath the streets of Épernay is a 110km tunnel system of champagne cellars. More than 200 million champagne bottles are ripening here. But what to do in Épernay in between the bubbles?
Strasbourg in France is a nice city for a weekend break or a stopover when traveling through West-Europe. In only a few hours of being here, I’m already charmed by Strasbourg and discover that there are more than enough sights to entertain me for a weekend.
Of course, you come to Ibiza for the beach and restaurants, maybe for the clubs or just nature. But you can also get creative on the island. How about a workshop weaving, ceramics, or natural incense?
What are the best cities and prettiest towns in Mallorca? It’s hard to choose, but let’s give it a try.
D-Day, June 6, 1944. It was the day of the Allied invasion of Normandy via the coastline. So many soldiers met a horrible death that day. Now the same beach is the setting for a family day out. Children play with a plastic shovel or a kite, and a couple walks their dog. What a bitter contrast.
WHAT?!?! Rain on Ibiza? Unfortunately, it does happen. Exploring beautiful bays, visiting beach clubs, and sunbathing are a lot less fun when it rains. So what are you supposed to do then?
If you want to escape the city and do something different in Hamburg, go to Gut Karlshöhe. This is an educational center for sustainability where you can experience all kinds of things. Like blacksmithing and cheese fondue in the woods – a perfect day trip in Hamburg!
