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The French Riviera is famous for its glamorous beach clubs, luxurious hotels and lively seaside towns. But beyond the busy coastline, you’ll find a completely different side of the Côte d’Azur. Think charming stone houses, fragrant gardens, olive groves, hilltop villages and beautiful old Provençal estates. Time just seems to slow down here. When choosing […]
If you’re looking for an authentic, charming village without the crowds, Valbonne is a wonderful place to spend a few hours. Just a short drive from the coast, this charming village feels a world away from the busy beaches and glamorous resorts. What makes Valbonne particularly special is its unusual layout. Unlike many of the medieval […]
Right between the Riviera’s most popular destinations (Monaco Eze and Menton), you will find Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. The old town is located on top of a hill, like many villages on the French Riviera. While neighbouring Monaco and Èze often steal the limelight, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin is picturesque, relaxed and just as charming! It has cobbled medieval streets, a […]
Mougins, is a medieval hilltop village just a 20 minute drive from Cannes. Personally I thought it was one of the most charming villages on the Côte d’Azur. A stroll down the winding cobbled streets, past the beautiful stone houses with flowers draping down the facade transports you to a different time. Besides the medieval […]
On top of a hill between Nice and Antibes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence is one of the most beautiful villages in the South of France. The town is encircled by remarkably well preserved Renaissance ramparts and filled with art galleries, squares, fountains, and stone alleyways. It has that typical small town French Charm. Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Marc […]
Tolmin is a well-known town in the Soča Valley on the edge of Triglav National Park. I preferred the locations within Triglav, but it’s a fun stop on the way down. If you’re doing a roadtrip around Slovenia, it’s worth exploring it a bit. There are hikes, waterfalls and some historical places to visit. We […]
One of my favorite hikes in Slovenia was the hike to ‘Slemenova špica’. When roadtripping through Slovenia, you’ll more than likely drive through the famous Vrsic pass. This is a winding road through the mountains with incredible views. From this mountain pass you can also do some incredible hikes, with Slemenova Spica being one you […]
After almost two weeks of hiking, we thought the ideal end to our trip, would be to relax by the seaside. Piran is a picture perfect town, perched on a narrow peninsula on Slovenia’s Adriatic coast. This town has a bit of venetian charm mixed with mediterranean vibes.The town is small enough to explore in […]
Lake Bled in Slovenia looks like something out of a fairytale: emerald water, a castle on a cliff, and an island with a church in the middle. When I finally visited, it completely lived up to the hype. And that’s difficult for a spot you’ve seen so many pictures of! Besides it being a perfect […]
When I was researching for my trip through Slovenia it was easy to find a lot of beautiful spots to visit and hikes to do. However, it was unclear to me which towns were best used as a base and which hikes to start from where. So in this article, I’ll describe a route, that […]