Zürich is one of those cities that tourists tend to skip right through. Since it’s a transportation hub, people fly in or change trains here, but don’t give stopping a serious thought. Zürich is rewarding and worth getting to know. Fraumünster Marc Chagall designed five large stained glass windows
Netherlands’ under-the-radar fourth city has quietly built a reputation as the relaxed alternative to Amsterdam. The medieval centre is the heart of this compact city renowned for modern architecture, abstract art and furniture design – thanks to its close association with the “De Stijl” art movement. Centraal Museum, the oldest in the country, is eclectic- mixing golden age paintings with contemporary art.
Fourth trip back to this loved City – friendly people, walkable, and so much to appreciate. I haven’t been here in the wintertime, but it does make it less crowded. I headed back to the Rijksmuseum, one of my favourites. Rembrandt’s The Nightwatch is under study and conservation since 2019 – and is behind a glass chamber.
A brief 3-day / 2-night trip to Miami to attend my first Art Basel. It was overwhelming at times – sensory overload – yet a wonderful and awe-inspiring visit. There were several other art and design fairs taking place in the city at the same time – Art Miami, Untitled, Design Miami, among others – that caused a deluge of visitors (and party-goers) to Miami and Miami Beach. The causeway to Miami Beach had heavy traffic every day and local police was out in full force. For food: first dinner was at Lucali, a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant serving 20-inch…
Most travelers come to Iceland to seek out the stunning natural beauty and are ready for adventure. The most popular tourist route in Iceland, the Golden Circle is an easy path between three stunning, famous natural spots: the UNESCO World Heritage Site Thingvellir National Park (the geological meeting point of two continents), the world-famous Geysir (from which all other geysers get their name) and the Gullfoss, the “Golden Waterfall”. Driving further south closer to the Altantic Ocean, the South Coast boasts of Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Skógafoss waterfall, the Sólheimajökull glacier, and what I was really excited to see – the Reynisfjara black…
Another summer, another google search on “Where it is not hot in August”. This leads me to this Nordic nation that was named one of the safest and most peaceful countries on Earth. Iceland has become one of the top adventure travel destinations in the world. Straddling between the Eurasian and North American continental plates, Iceland offers endless variations of magnificent scenery. First stop is the capital city of Reykjavik. The Harpa Concert Hall opened in 2011 and is a stunning example of Scandinavian architecture. The glass exterior reflects the waters of the harbour front. There are guided tours offered…
The last time I was in this city, it was seven years ago – mucho tiempo sin verlo! I am back in Barcelona, a city that is dear to me, for less than 24 hours to catch my flight home. It was a walk down memory “paseo”! I had the chance to go back to Arrosseria Xativa for their paella, specifically the Paella Valencia con Pollo. They have a few branches in the city. It was a challenge finding a restaurant for Sunday dinner but got I lucky to find Besta in the Michelin Guide. It was one amazing Menú…
Eivissa (in Balearic Catalan) or Ibiza has enchanted travellers for more than 3,000 years. For many, Ibiza is the Balearic island of excess with nightclubs, music scene and glamorous parties. For others (like me), I have come to the White Isle of Spain for some laid-back relaxation. The least-populated and most rustic part of the island where I stayed at, northern Ibiza has a boho, off-grid vibe due to its hippy heritage and remote landscapes. This is a magically beautiful region of forested hills, twisting backroads, timeworn whitewashed villages and a rugged coastline with some of the island’s most secluded…
Santiago, Chile‘s capital city, has long been overlooked in favour of older and more well-know capital cities in South America. Nestled between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Santiago is no longer a stopover city and is finally coming into its own. The country’s most populated city has a chill and relaxed vibe. The Templo Bahá’í de Sudamérica opened in 2016 and has a luminous structure with nine monumental glass wings that is arranged like a leaf. Made with an external layer of molten glass and the internal layer of translucent marble that allow the passage of light.
Located on central Chile’s Pacific coast, the colonial city of Valparaíso represents an extraordinary example of late 19th century urban architectural development in Latin America. Only 120 kilometres (an hour and a half drive) northwest of the capital Santiago, Valparaíso is Chile‘s main port and known for its bohemian and artistic vibe. Hosting one of the few UNESCO World Heritage sites in the country – Valparaíso is an open air museum full of art, graffiti, and colourful houses displayed within the hills.
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