Cote d’Azur: 7 places to visit along the French Riviera from St-Tropez to Menton
The glamorous French Riviera, a coastal stretch in southeastern France, immediately calls for luxury yachts, golden beaches and sunset drinks admiring the Mediterranean. Indeed, its landscapes and luminosity have long inspired artists and writers such as Picasso, Scott Fitzgerald, Van Gogh and the like for a reason. This wonderland located in the Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur region features dreamy destinations, from idyllic cities by the sea to charming villages in the countryside. In this travel guide, I'll walk you through everything you need to know to plan your trip, from the best places to visit in the French Riviera, to what and where to eat, where to stay and so much more. At the end of this post, I've also included a map so you can easily pinpoint all the locations mentioned here. Bienvenue à la Côte d'Azur!
Things to do in Marseille, the Mediterranean capital of the Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur region
As the second largest city in France, Marseille exudes its unique personality around every corner. With its vibrant and ancient port by the Mediterranean Sea and surrounded by a gleaming coastline, imposing landmarks and welcoming people, you will soon understand why this town has transitioned from an underrated destination to a must-visit in the country. In this travel guide, I'll walk you through everything you need to know to plan your trip, from the top 10 things to do in Marseille, to what and where to eat, where to stay and some day trip ideas. At the end of this post, I've also included a map so you can easily pinpoint all the locations mentioned here. Bienvenue à Marseille!
Romania (part I) – Bucharest
After 4.5 years in Washington DC, I left the city for good. I first headed to Bucharest, the Romanian capital, for a work conference. I spent a few wonderful days there before exploring the most famous part of the country: Transylvania.
From St Petersburg with love
Read below about my trip to St Petersburg! I traveled to this Russian city for work and met there with colleagues and family. We had such a great time!
Pakistan – Islamabad, Lahore & Karachi
Would you like to know how Pakistan looks like? Well, I had the chance to travel there twice for work and visit the three major cities, meaning Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi. Have a look!
Pakistan – Islamabad (part II)
Have a look at my return visit to Pakistan's capital, Islamabad!
European escape (part I) – Vienna
Read my post following my trip to Vienna and Bratislava! I recently traveled to the Austrian capital for work and had a great few days there.
Galicia: Santiago de Compostela, la Coruña and Pontevedra
Explore some of the most beautiful cities in Galicia (Santiago de Compostela, la Coruña and Pontevedra) and nearby Portugal.
