One of the most popular thing to visit in Berlin is the Berliner Dom or Berlin Cathedral. Located between Museum Island and the City Palace, this 19th century Cathedral is so attractive outside that you will want to visit it inside! not the best weather ;-) You really can't miss it! The Berlin ... Read the Post
Visiting the Berliner Dom: the Italian Renaissance Berlin Cathedral
Visit of the Norsk Folkemuseum in Oslo: the World’s oldest open air museum
When in Oslo, a visit of the Norsk Folkemuseum is an incredibly nice experience. The Norsk Folkemuseum is Norway's largest museum of cultural history featuring the World's oldest open air museum. Totally worth your time! ... Read the Post
Do you dream of sleeping in a church?
Do you dream of sleeping in a church? I have! For a very long time! And our little tour of Brittany in France made this dream come true. We stayed at the Sozo hotel in Nantes and it was great! I don't intend to do a lot of posts on hotels. I'm not Booking or Trip Advisor and I think ... Read the Post
The legend of the Avioth Basilica
Avioth is a small French village located at the Belgium border, in the beautiful Gaume region. With less than 150 souls leaving there it is quite surprising to find, in the village center, a gothic Basilica. Let me tell you the Avioth Legend.... Once upon a time, the wife of Avioth's bailiff ... Read the Post
A Pocket Guide to Church Architecture Vocabulary
When touring Europe, visiting Churches is a simply a must. Notre Dame de Paris, St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Westminster Abbey... These landmarks attract millions of people every year and for good reasons. They are simply breathtaking! I've created a mini guide of Church Architecture Vocabulary, ... Read the Post
The Wies Church: the most incredible Rococo Church in Germany
On one of my Birthdays' road trips, on our way to Munich, we stopped at the Wies Church, the most incredible Rococo Church in Germany. I had seen pictures of it on the web, but nothing prepared me for such beauty. First let me confirm that yes, we do road trips for my Birthday which happen to be ... Read the Post
The Runic Stones of Jelling in Denmark
When crossing Denmark and in particular the Jutland area, there are 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites that are easily accessible: the Runic stones of Jelling and the Christiansfeld Moravian Church colony settlement. Let's go and discover the Runic Stones of Jelling! Jelling, a small and charming ... Read the Post
Visit of one of Norway’s treasure: the Borgund Stave Church
You can not come to Norway and not visit a Stave Church. It would be like visiting Paris and not seing Notre Dame, or maybe even worst, not drinking French wine ;-) Over 1,000 Stave Churches were built in Norway around the 12th century and only 28 remain today. The Borgund Stave Church is a great ... Read the Post
Let's visit the Orval Abbey – Belgium
Belgium is a beautiful and diversified country. I really had no idea, until I started exploring lesser know areas. The Orval Abbey was one of the first place I went to and I loved it! The Orval Abbey is located in the South of Belgium, a stone throw from the French border and an easy drive from ... Read the Post
Cyprus: a day trip in the Troodos Mountains to visit churches
When in Cyprus, it is tempting to spend the day by the beach and do nothing but enjoy the sunshine and the delicious Mediterranean sea. It is also easy to spend a day immersing into the Greek mythology in Paphos while walking amongst the vestige of the Aphrodite’s Sacred City or the Tombs of the ... Read the Post
A day in Cappadocia – Turkey: the Soganli Valley and much more
On our first full day in Cappadocia, we were eager to make the most of our time and immerse ourself in this beautiful region of the world. As we were heading to the Soganli Valley and its churches, we stopped on the way to the Kaymakli underground city. Afterward we also checked out the ancien city ... Read the Post
Travel through time…
Everywhere you go, every city you visit, more often than not and even in the most remote areas, chances are that you will find yourself in front of a place where men and women come or used to come to pray and celebrate their God, either a church, a temple, a mosque, a synagogue... ... Read the Post