Arrival, City Walk, and a Pork Surprise A few years ago, in the middle of winter, we visited Copenhagen for a weekend to coincide with my husband’s business trip. When we arrived at the station
During the Christmas holidays, our eldest daughter came to Dubai from Paris. Whenever the family is together, we naturally feel like going out somewhere. That day, we headed toward Dubai Marina. The Marina was, as
Recently, a special package arrived from France: two identical bottles of olive oil, accompanied by a postcard from Aix-en-Provence with a handwritten message. This olive oil is produced by the husband of a friend who
Last Friday morning, my husband sent me a photo with a short message. On his office desk were dates and a generous pile of wrapped sweets. At first, I thought, What is this all about?
Dubai is often imagined as a city of glass towers, luxury malls, and futuristic skylines. But along the banks of Dubai Creek, there is another side of the city—quieter, older, and unexpectedly intimate. The Al
During the Christmas holidays, our eldest daughter, who lives in Paris, came to visit us in Dubai. Four months into our life here, it was our first opportunity to explore the city together as a
This marks the final chapter of our Munich journey. Crossing the border, we made our way to Salzburg, Austria.🇦🇹 The train ride from Munich to Salzburg takes about two hours. Many people seem to make
If you are visiting Munich, one place that truly deserves a spot on your itinerary is Neuschwanstein Castle. In this post, I would like to share my experience of visiting the castle on a day
One of the things we can’t imagine Christmas without in our family is oysters. The reason is simple—they are my husband’s absolute favorite 😄 I’ve written about oysters before in another post about La Rochelle.
– A Simple and Festive Christmas Starter – Foie gras is a traditional French delicacy made from duck or goose liver. Known for its rich flavor and smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture, it is often enjoyed as
When we lived in Berlin, December always arrived with a gentle change in the air. Mornings grew crisp, carrying the first hints of winter, and with them came one of our family traditions: choosing our
During our autumn trip to Munich, we wandered through the city at a relaxed pace, discovering layers of history, culture, and everyday life along the way. In my previous post, I wrote about the “Bavarian
