On my first visit to Paris, I didn’t make it to the Moulin Rouge and I’d always regretted it. When I went back to study last summer, it was on the top of my list and I had pretty high expectations. The world’s most famous cabaret is in Paris’ red light district, in the historic Montmartre neighbourhood. Seeing the famous Can-Can was cool. The stage … Continue reading Unpopular Opinion: I didn’t like the Moulin Rouge
What Monaco lacks in size, it makes up for in sparkle. And by sparkle I mean glitz, glamour and ostentatious wealth oozing out of every pore of this tiny principality located less than an hour from Nice. Famous for this view of glittering Port Hercules by night, being crowded by zillion dollar yachts, being a beautiful backdrop to the Grand Prix, Monaco is the affluent … Continue reading A night at the Monte Carlo Grande Casino
Nice is the most dazzling town I’ve been to. Walking around on the first morning, I couldn’t help but repeat over and over how beautiful it was. I love this mural alongside a cafe, a cute nod to it’s surroundings and full of character. The cafe is on the main promenade overlooking the white pebble beach and azure ocean. Perfect place for caramel and apple … Continue reading Postcards: Street art in Nice
Strolling around Bath is like wandering through a three dimensional post card. Cute, crumbly and sleepy, a peaceful overnight stop there provides a welcome reprieve from the exciting but tiring hustle and bustle of London. The entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Listed Site and our overnight stay in Bath was the highlight of my trip to the UK. Charming Pulteney Bridge is the … Continue reading The Beauty of Bath
Flamenco is not for the faint hearted. The dancers are extremely passionate, talented and telling a story all at once. We drove up to Port Olimpic for dinner and a flamenco show. Their heavy, traditional costumes didn’t stop them from dancing so hard I thought they were going to stomp holes in the stage but their faces fierce with concentration and beaded with sweat betrayed … Continue reading Crazy beautiful flamenco in Barcelona
It was this bridge that incited an urge to go to Prague. Well, that and The Illusionist. It is just as beautiful in person and is flanked by my favourite marble people in the world. Sadly, it’s rarely empty enough to get a photo without the crowds, like the photo I saw that made me want to come here in the first place. Genevieve LaurenHello! I’m … Continue reading Postcards from Charles Bridge, Prague
If you’re going to Venice, you’ll need to leave room in your suitcase and your wallet for a Venetian Carnivale mask (or twelve). You can buy them from street vendors but the most beautiful ones are in shops dotted around Venice. I have never seen so much beauty in one place. These small decorative porcelain masks were hanging on the door of a mask shop … Continue reading Venice: Home of the Masquerade
St Mark’s Basilica in Venice is one of my favourite buildings because it balances decadence and delicateness. It’s not as overbearing as some other iconic architecture. For example, I thought St Peter’s in Rome too overbearing and not particularly beautiful. Rome is a very masculine city and this is reflected in their architecture. Everything there seems to strives for glory rather than beauty. Venice is … Continue reading St Mark’s Meringues
Many mistake this gothic icon towering over the Prague skyline as Prague Castle, but St Vitus Cathedral is an entity all of its own – six centuries in the making. Entry is free to the first part but you will need a ticket for full access. For those of you who can’t yet speak Czech, you can find St Vitus in Prague 1, in the … Continue reading Postcard from St Vitus’ Cathedral, Prague
A stylish gentleman and his equally chic elderly mother stroll the streets in Passy, Paris‘ well-heeled 16th arrondissement. Winter in Paris and well dressed strangers, is there anything better? Genevieve LaurenHello! I’m an Australian travel blogger, living in Melbourne, Australia. I grew up in Brisbane, studied in Paris, lived in New York City and now live back in Australia, in Melbourne. I love sharing specific and … Continue reading Picture Perfect Parisians