Blue as a sapphire, it doesn't even look natural. I can assure you my photos have no colour enhancement. There are so many pictures of the blue lake with the tiny island in the middle, the church's tower being the stand-out element of it. A picturesque scenery, surrounded by mountains. You may also have seen … Continue reading Walking around Lake Bled, Slovenia
I thought I'd write a little post about why you should consider the South of France as a holiday destination for those of you wanting a mix between relaxation and exploration - and why Nice may just be the perfect base. If you are anything like me, you have probably heard about the splendid French … Continue reading You can make it work on a budget in Nice, French Riviera
Yes, it is. Especially, if you are down to earth as well. Everything that happens in Cannes has to be prestigious, including its famous annual Film Festival. The Oscars definitely attract the masses. The acclaimed Cannes Film Festival seems to be more distinguished and typically taken into much higher regard than the Oscars itself. Or … Continue reading Prestigious Cannes is a lot more down to earth than it seems
Monaco to me has always been a curiosity, more than a place I wanted to visit or spend any time on. Since it's a quick half-hour train ride from Nice, I thought this was the best opportunity to kill off that curiosity and have a sneak peek into the principality that fascinates so many - … Continue reading A quick visit to Monaco to see how the 1% live
On my first full day in Nice, it was gloomy. The skies were grey and the forecast spoke about possible showers. It was still quite warm but, with the threat of rain, it was not ideal for a beach day. So I suggested to my friend we visited Èze. In fact, not having the scorching … Continue reading Èze, a medieval village on the French Riviera
The Winged Bone 