Montparnasse: Paris 14th Arrondissement Guide + Map (2024)

Montparnasse is in Paris‘ 14th arrondissement, and is one of the best neighbourhoods to visit in Paris for an authentic Paris experience. It’s my favourite neighbourhood, and I’ve stayed in the area on my last three visits to Paris! This Montparnasse neighbourhood guide includes the best things to do in Montparnasse, the best restaurants & bars and my suggestions for where to stay in Montparnasse. … Continue reading Montparnasse: Paris 14th Arrondissement Guide + Map (2024)

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Milos Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do, Places to Visit & Best Tavernas

Milos is one of the best Greek islands to visit in the Cyclades. Milos is the most southwestern island in the Cyclades, close to Folegandros and Sifnos. I spent 5 days on Milos on my first visit, and it’s quickly become my favourite Greek island! Milos is enormous, with more than 70 gorgeous beaches, beautiful, traditional villages and awe-inspiring sights like Klima fishing village, Mandrakia … Continue reading Milos Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do, Places to Visit & Best Tavernas

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The 5 Most Beautiful Villages in Alsace to Visit

Alsace is a spellbinding corner of France, that rewards visitors with enchanting medieval villages, a unique culture and cuisine with both French and German influences, and spectacular wineries, famed for producing some of the best riesling and gewurtztraminer in the world. These are the fairytale towns that the rest of the world imitates! The best places in Alsace are along the wine route, the Route … Continue reading The 5 Most Beautiful Villages in Alsace to Visit

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3 Days in Paris: Itinerary for First Time Visitors

Are you planning your first trip to Paris? This itinerary for 3 days in Paris is designed for first time visitors to Paris, to help you plan your trip & reduce overwhelm. The best things to do in Paris include iconic sights like Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower and Sacre Coeur, exploring the coolest Paris neighbourhoods like St Germain, Le Marais and Montmartre, and experiencing classic … Continue reading 3 Days in Paris: Itinerary for First Time Visitors

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The 12 Best Neighbourhoods in Paris to Visit (Guide + Map)

Paris is best explored by neighbourhood. The best neighbourhoods in Paris to visit include Le Marais, St Germain, Champ du Mars, Montmartre, the 7th Arrondissement and Ile de Cite, but you’ll be rewarded for venturing to charming, leafy and quieter neighbourhoods like Montparnasse and Passy with a slice of everyday Parisian life. Paris is divided into arrondissements, which are arranged a bit like a snail’s shell, … Continue reading The 12 Best Neighbourhoods in Paris to Visit (Guide + Map)

25 Best Emily in Paris Filming Locations + Map (2024)

It’s a cliche to say, but Paris really is one of the main characters in Netflix’s smash hit series, Emily in Paris. Fans will be delighted to find that there are Emily in Paris filming locations all over Paris to visit, including Emily’s Apartment, Gabriel’s Restaurant, the Savoir offices and dozens of iconic Paris sights that were used as locations in the popular series. On … Continue reading 25 Best Emily in Paris Filming Locations + Map (2024)

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The NYC Easter Bonnet Parade 2024: Everything You Need to Know

The NYC Easter Bonnet Parade is one of the best free, annual events in New York City. Every year, thousands of New Yorkers get dressed to the nines in their most flamboyant, spectacular and creative Easter costumes and bonnets, to parade down Fifth Avenue. It is one of the most wholesome NYC events, and it’s one of my favourite-ever memories of living in New York … Continue reading The NYC Easter Bonnet Parade 2024: Everything You Need to Know

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8 Of The Best Restaurants in Brisbane

The best restaurants in Brisbane now include glamorous bar & grills, new-school Italian restaurants and buzzy riverside dining destinations. For twenty years, people have been talking about how Brisbane’s restaurant scene is changing, and these days it’s regarded as one of Australia’s great dining destinations. I’ve rounded up a short but selective list of the best restaurants in Brisbane, including SK Steak & Oyster, Agnes, … Continue reading 8 Of The Best Restaurants in Brisbane

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Faros & Glyfos: Beach hopping in Sifnos

Faros is exactly the kind of sleepy, waterfront village I’d been dreaming of when I planned our trip to the Cyclades islands in Greece. Located on the tiny island of Sifnos, the small harbour of Faros is lined with a handful of tavernas and the water is a dazzling shade of blue. Best of all, the beach was uncrowded and I really felt like we … Continue reading Faros & Glyfos: Beach hopping in Sifnos

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15 of The Best Things to Do in St Kilda

Seaside St Kilda is one of Melbourne’s most iconic neighbourhoods. A magnet for tourists and locals alike, especially during Melbourne’s long summer days, visiting St Kilda is one of the best things to do in Melbourne for first time visitors. Come to St Kilda for its relaxed, bohemian atmosphere, historic landmark architecture like Luna Park, the St Kilda Sea Baths & the Palais Theatre, and … Continue reading 15 of The Best Things to Do in St Kilda