As I may have told you, last week I spent a weekend with family, far from the city, in a farm we have rented out for the 11 of us there, in Petit-Brens (in the Ain department). It was my first time in the area, and I loved it. The weather wasn’t really compliant, but … Read more
I’m back from a long weekend spent with family in the countryside, far from the city. And I have to admit, it feels great to be out where it’s so peaceful and quiet, surrounded by loved ones! It was a long car trip, so we it was an opportunity to stop in Beaune, Burgundy. I … Read more
Follow up and end of my gourmet Brussels adventure…I finish off with a very lovely culinary experience that I was made to discover. After my wintery exploits, I got to relive the same spirit with the belgian Tram experience. The principle: endulging in a gastronomic meal imagined by 8 hands (as in by 4 famous … Read more
You had been waiting, and here they are! Belgium is always the perfect place for yummy temptations, as you may have noticed here, here or here as well. Here are the addresses that had my tastebuds going mad during our weekend: Let’s go! FRUNCH at BIP (BIP, Maison de la Région , 2-4 Rue Royale) … Read more
Today I’ll share my good shopping addresses while showing you an outfit that I wore during our weekend in Brussels (and that, comfortable as it was, was perfect for a shopping spree). I had the pleasure of meeting the bubbly stylist/creative consultant Linda Van Waesberge, who gave me all her tips. Thanks to her, I … Read more
After leaving Japan with a heavy heart, I bring you today to a closer destination as it’s only 1h30 by way of Thalys train from Paris: I’m talking about beautiful Bruxelles! After Bruges, Antwerp and Gent, the belgium bug is undeniable. I’d already spent a short stay in the Belgium capital 10 years back but … Read more
This is the end of our trip in Japan. I’m once again filled with nostalgia. It’s been 2 months since I came back from this fabulous trip, but sharing it with you kept me immersed in the culture: not a single day goes by where I’m not thinking / eating / reading / dreaming Japan. … Read more
Badge Douze Août Breton shirt “Play” Comme des Garçons (déjà vue ici) Last days of vacation often mean … shopping! Shopping in the chic area of Ginza isn’t really the best deal in town, but we hadn’t been during our first trip. Ginza is the equivalent of the Champs Elysées (even though the latter is … Read more
After a few days in a serene atmosphere, we’re back in Tokyo for a few days before the end of our trip (aaah, I’m so sad!). We had to choose between all the japanese amusement parks: Universal Studio in Osaka, Puroland (dedicated to Hello Kitty & Friends) in Tokyo and Tokyo Disneyland. It is possible … Read more
After dropping our luggage in the charming ryokan, it’s time to discover our surroundings. Thanks to our precious JR Pass, we took the train to Futami (about 20 mins journey from Isa-shi) to admire the famous ‘Wedded Rocks’ of Meoto Iwa. MEOTO IWA at FUTAMI The town is very tranquil (probably because it wasn’t high … Read more