Located at the foot of the Shivapuri Hill, at the northern part of Kathmandu, Budhanilkantha temple is certainly one of the most off-the-beaten places to visit in Kathmandu. You won’t see many (if any!) tourists there. As a result, Budhanilkantha offers a more intimate experience. It’s also the perfect opportunity to meet the locals.
Rue Montorgueil is one of my favorite streets in Paris and I couldn’t wait to show the “Quartier Montorgueil” to Krishna. The neighborhood holds sentimental value to me; it was where my parents lived in the 80s, where they hanged out, where my father worked, where they shared so many memories and dreams. My dad used to live rue Saint-Sauveur, near Rue Montorgueil, before moving rue Gravilliers, in Le Marais neighborhood, with my mum. I went there few years back with my mum to listen her anecdotes. I had a great time!
The 19th is one of my favorite arrondissements for admiring the best street art in Paris. There, you’ll find the creations of renowned street artists, including dAcRuZ and Marko93.
You have to check out the amazing street art at Rue de l’Ourcq. Do not forget to continue your stroll towards the Quai de la Marne and Quai de la Loire along the Canal de l’Ourcq to spot other beautiful street arts.
There are many amazing sites to discover in Paris and Ile de la Cite is definitely one of them. For those who don’t know the place, the Conciergerie is the beautiful building located on the western part of the Ile de la Cité in the 1st arrondissement. La Conciergerie has been on our bucket list for quite some time but we eventually visited the monument last November.
When it comes to views and mountains, nothing beats Nepal. Eight of the fourteen eight-thousanders (mountains above 8000m) in the world are located in Nepal. Nepal is the ultimate destination for trekking. There is no substitute!
It was very difficult for me to narrow this list down to just twelve. But here we are! Below are my 12 favorite trekking trips in Nepal. They range in length, variety, terrain, and difficulty but they all have one thing in common: spectacular views!
Another beautiful hidden gem to discover in the nineteenth: The Park des Buttes Chaumont.
The Park is a 25-hectare public park located in the 19th arrondissement, in the northeastern side of Paris. It is one of the 4 Parisian parks created by Emperor Napoleon III to offer the Parisians 4 major green spaces around the city: the Bois de Boulogne in the western part, the Bois de Vincennes in the eastern part, the Parc Montsouris in the southern part and the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont in the northern part.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés is known for being the most artistic neighborhood of the capital. Want to experience the neighborhood like a local? Here’s my free (and secret!) self-guided Saint-Germain-des-Prés itinerary. Enjoy!
Here, you’ll discover what to see and what to do in the 6th arrondissement. More than a visit, be ready to experience the unique neighborhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés like a local. Let’s go !
There are so many beautiful gardens and parks in Paris. This isn’t my first article about a Parisian garden; I’ve written entire posts about the Luxembourg garden, the Palais Royal garden, the Monceau park and the Buttes Chaumont park. Today, I am writing about one of the best kid-friendly gardens in Paris: the “Botanical garden” (“Jardin des Plantes”), located in the 5th arrondissement. If I there’s one Parisian garden with tons of things to do for kids (and adults too!), it’s undoubtedly the Botanical garden. It is a perfect place for a family day out.
The Jardin du Luxembourg is one of the most popular gardens in Paris among tourists, students and locals alike; incontestably, it is also one of the prettiest.
The Paris Catacombs are underground ossuaries which hold the skeletal remains of over 6 million deceased Parisians. The Paris Catacombs (the ossuary that is open to the public) occupy a tiny part of the former stone quarries of Paris; only 1.7km is accessible to the public. What locals call the “Catacombs” are actually a massive network of about 300km long (!!!) underground tunnels and galleries which lie underneath Paris (below the metro and the sewer system). And those former quarries are a massive playground for the Cataphiles!
Located just a short walk from Thamel, the popular tourist hub in Kathmandu, Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as “Basantapur Durbar Square” or “Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square”, is one of the capital’s most visited landmarks. The site has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. Its historical importance, beautiful Newari architecture and lively bazaars make it a fascinating place to visit.