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Where to stay in Alsace – best hotels in Colmar, France

If you’re headed to Alsace to tour the historic wine route, there’s no better place to stay than Colmar, the capital of Alsatian wine.

Lying 64 KM southwest of Strasbourg, Colmar is a beautiful, well-preserved town home to many architectural landmarks and museums that give you a glimpse of the traditional Alsatian life. You can also almost always count on good weather – thanks to the Vosges mountains, Colmar enjoys a sunny microclimate and is one of the driest cities in France.

Strasbourg travel guide – 2-day itinerary and tips for the perfect city break

Europe, France, Travel Guides

From the moment you step into Strasbourg, you’ll feel it.

A pleasant, welcoming vibe that’s a lot more than the friendliness of locals, the ease of getting around, or the odd familiarity of the storybook houses. Even on your first hour in the city, you’ll feel a sense of belonging – that you’re not a tourist to be scrutinized or a stranger to be wary of.

In a city that’s a mix of a lot of things, it’s just natural to fit in.

Where to stay in Jungfrau, Switzerland – best areas and hotels

Europe, Switzerland, Travel Guides

Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, or Grindelwald?

If you’re currently facing this dilemma, let me assure you right now: there is no wrong answer. Whichever way you decide, you’ll be in for magical days of majestic snow-capped peaks and dreamy alpine meadows, cozy chalets, and hearty cuisine, and some of the most beautiful landscapes and stunning sceneries you will ever encounter.

A holiday in Switzerland’s Jungfrau region is guaranteed to be epic, but to really experience it in the best possible way for you, it certainly helps to choose the right base.

This guide helps you do just that. Whether you’re in the mood for sightseeing, unwinding, or endless adventures, there’s a perfect base for you. Here’s where to stay in Jungfrau. [Read more…] about Where to stay in Jungfrau, Switzerland – best areas and hotels

5 days in Jungfrau – your travel guide to a wonderful Swiss holiday

Europe, Switzerland, Travel Guides

What does your ideal Swiss holiday look like?

Endless views of majestic mountain ranges with snow-capped peaks and miles of panoramic hiking trails that pass through alpine meadows? Or perhaps an evening relaxing in a cozy chalet in a quaint and peaceful mountain village after a day of skiing and snowboarding?

You can experience all these – and a lot more – in Switzerland’s Jungfrau region. While it may be known mostly as the home of Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe, there’s a lot more you can do in the Jungfrau region.

Plan to spend a couple of days in one of Switzerland’s most exciting destinations and enjoy a slew of Alpine peaks, tremendous waterfalls, and vast glaciers.

Here’s how to spend 5 days in Jungfrau.

Driving in France – a guide for tourists

Europe, France, Travel Guides

Picturesque villages, spectacular coasts, and delectable cuisine – these are just a few reasons why France is one of the world’s favorite destinations!

Go beyond the cities and inject joie de vivre to your next French adventure by hitting the road and exploring the country, one amazing stopover at a time. Here’s everything you need to know about driving in France.

Best things to do in Alsace, France – a real-life storybook destination

Europe, France, Travel Guides

A visit to Alsace is a trip back to your childhood.

You know, those long nights spent under a blanket with only a flashlight to guide you through the crumbling pages of a well-worn, well-loved book, its pages filled with beautiful princesses, dashing men, and eloquent animals.

While the heroes and heroines would eventually find their way to enchanted forests and abandoned castles, their adventures would always begin in a tiny town, with pastel houses and wooden beams, a stork’s nest on a lookout tower, rickety bridges over quiet waterways, and glistening emerald hills in the distance.

That picture right there – the one in your mind right now – that’s precisely what Alsace looks like. Well, sans the magical animals, but it’s pretty close.

If you’ve ever wondered if the places in the storybooks are real, check out these real-life pictures of Alsace, France. [Read more…] about Best things to do in Alsace, France – a real-life storybook destination