To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Van Gogh Museum has launched a special exhibition in collaboration with Pokémon, a popular Japanese media franchise that has been a big part of many people’s childhood. The paintings showcased are inspired by some of the masterpieces of the Dutch artist. You would see Pikachu wearing the grey felt … Continue reading Van Gogh x Pokémon in Amsterdam
If you only have three days in Norway, would you choose to stay in Oslo or Bergen? One is a bustling capital with numerous museums and modern architecture, while the other is a quaint, historic town surrounded by seven great mountains. After a few days immersing in the vibrant vibe of Copenhagen, I decided to … Continue reading Why You Should Travel to Bergen
Denmark topped the world's happiest country in 2017 and comes into third place this year after Finland and Norway. Wondering what the title really means, I journeyed to the capital and thriving heart of Denmark, in search of a little piece of contentment. You may wonder how can an emotion be accurately measured among a … Continue reading A Simple Guide to Copenhagen
I wished I were a football fan so I’d be more excited when the Airbus touched down on Manchester Airport. I could head to Old Trafford, the largest club football stadium in the UK, or visit the National Football Museum, which houses more than 140,000 football memorabilia. But I did none of that; instead, I embarked … Continue reading A Guide to Manchester for History & Art Lovers
Whether you’re a frequent flyer or just a leisure traveler, there must be one or a few cities that are more special to you than the rest of them. It reminded you of an incredible experience or an important person. That day, it wasn’t easy to leave; you whispered to yourself that you’d come back … Continue reading Amsterdam: New Taste, New Memories
Last time in Mainz, I headed south to the college town of Heidelberg (you can read here), home to a breath-taking Renaissance castle north of the Alps. And, this time, I make a journey to the west, visiting one of the most beautiful wine regions in Germany, Rüdesheim am Rhein. To kick-start the day, I … Continue reading How to Enjoy Rüdesheim am Rhein in One Day
Dubbed as the city of love and romance, Paris sees the convergence of fashion, art, culture, and gastronomy. In this short stay, I sit down in an authentic French brasserie located close to the opera house, Palais Garnier, and immerse myself in some of the most famous impressionist masterpieces in the Musée d'Orsay. Founded in … Continue reading Paris: Pamper Your Stomach & Your Eyes
Barcelona is a charming Mediterranean city that welcomes a substantial amount of tourists every year. Apart from enjoying its delectable food, relaxing vibe and vibrant nightlife, many also travel here to see the amazing creations by internationally-renowned architect Antoni Gaudí, a highly-acclaimed practitioner of Catalan Modernism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While … Continue reading Top Attractions You Must Visit in Barcelona
Four years ago, I threw a coin into the Trevi fountain wishing for a chance to return to Rome, a beautiful city that I didn’t have enough time to discover as I was on a crazy ten-days-six-countries tour with my mum. Thanks to my flight duty, I came back to this charming capital of Italy … Continue reading Day Trip to Tivoli, Italy
Thanks to my job, I got to come back to Zurich again. I always wanted to see the imposing Jungfrau and it was in my plan. However, according to the weather forecast and the webcam on its official website, there’s no way I could go up there without being disappointed. Pilatus and Matterhorn were also … Continue reading Tour to the Most Powerful Waterfall in Europe
Crystal on the journey 