Europe is a place where you can find an amazing variety of cuisines. Each country, no matter how small it is, has its own traditional food. Of course, there are still many dishes that are similar in different countries, but even so, the variety of different flavors in Europe is huge. After traveling throughout Europe over many years, I made a list of 5 European countries for foodies. 5 European Countries For Foodies Italy Italy…
The whole of Europe is basically an open air museum. Every part in it has a long history, beautiful architecture, and interesting cultures. There are some parts/cities like London or Paris or Vienna that have been visited by many people and there some other cities that have a lot to offer but for some reason they are overlooked by most tourists. This makes this list of underrated Europe cities you need to visit all…
Everyone has heard a phrase “Paris is the most romantic city in the world”, but to me Paris is more like an open museum. Every street, every building, every park has its own unique long history and important meaning. If you point to any building and say this is something important, I am 99% sure that you will be correct. And although this makes Paris an incredible city, it also makes it a place that…
The Tuileries Garden is a great public garden that is located between the Louvre museum and the Place de la Concorde. It is a favorite place for Parisians to relax, have a nice walk, or have a picnic. The park was created in 1564 by Catherine di Medici. If you have read my article “12 Dishes That Made Me Fall In Love With French Cuisine”, you know that she is the one who brought macarons…
Back in summer 2018 Cody and I traveled around France for a month. We spent a week in the most romantic city in the world, (or that is what they say) Paris, and then went to Bordeaux, Toulouse, Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, and Dijon. And of course, while we were staying in Paris, we visited all the most famous places like the palace of Versailles, Louvre, and Notre-Dame de Paris. And although I think…
Notre-Dame de Paris is an iconic sight of the city. This is a medieval Catholic cathedral which is one of the most famous in the world. Notre-Dame de Paris takes its beginning in 1160 when the first stone for this grand cathedral was laid. The cathedral was finished in a hundred years in 1260. Can you imagine that a hundred years was needed to build this amazing piece of architecture? Although since then…
Have you heard about Monet’s “Water Lilies”? Of course, you have. “Water Lilies” is the most famous creation of the French impressionist Claude Monet. And if you are travelling in Paris do not miss the chance to see the paintings of water lilies. Yes, that is right, “Water Lilies” by Monet are comprise 8 large murals located at the Musée de l’Orangerie in the Tuileries Gardens. Musee de l’Orangerie…
The Louvre museum is a national monument of Paris. It is the largest art museum in the world. It is located in the very heart of Paris on the right bank of the Seine. The Louvre has around 38,000 exhibition pieces starting from the prehistoric period. No wonder, nowadays everyone to visit the Louvre museum. A Short History Of The Louvre Museum The Louvre palace has a long history before it was turned into…
Growing up in a small city in Ukraine with my grandmother I was lucky to have a great meal basically every day. My grandma would use seasonal fresh vegetables and fruits that she had grown in her backyard (more like a small farm I must say) with no chemicals. Therefore, I am used to having good quality simple food, perhaps not very fancy, but very tasty. That of course, affected my choice of food when…
Paris is probably the most famous tourist destination in Europe. How many times have we seen in movies Paris’ charming Eiffel Tower, cute outdoor cafes, and romantic streets? And I think that everyone, at least once in their life, has said or thought that they want to go to Paris someday. Of course, there is so much to do in this city, from seeing the Eiffel Tower to visiting the Palace of Versailles, exploring the…