Lyon
It had only two stars

It had only two stars

We stayed at Hotel Vaubecour in Lyon, France. As usual, we chose this hotel on Booking.com based on its location, reputation, and price, but when we got there, it only had two stars....

Lyon

Travelling by train to Lyon

We travelled by train from Milan, Italy to Lyon, France‘s second largest city. It was our first time there. I’d heard that Lyon is a city of fine cuisine, so I was excited….

Lombardy

This is our only choice in Clusone

We visited Clusone in Northern Italy for my husband’s Tai Chi event. We had a reservation for lunch at a restaurant called Commercio Mas-Ci’. We had actually visited this restaurant in June and…

Czech Republic

Sightseeing boat

We took a sightseeing boat on Vltava River in Prague. This river is famous for Smetana’s symphonic poem ‘ The Moldau” and it is often called Moldau river, but real name is…

Milan

Chiaravalle Abbey

Chiaravalle Abbey in the suburbs of Milan is in a countriside.There, the high and fine bell tower of the abbey was noticeable.This Abbey belongs to the Cistercian order, which was founded in…

Japan

When in Otaru, eat sushi

There is a “Sushi Street” in Otaru in Hokkaido, Japan, where there are as many as 20 sushi restaurants.The Rickshaw driver's first choice was unfortunately closed on the day, so we went…

miranda-friends
Miranda Friends

People in Osaka

This is my friend, Bangly’s posting I don’t have enough experience to evaluate the different characters of Japanese people depending on where they are from, but soon after I went out of the...
shopping
Shopping

Myth and accessory

On the second day of our trip in Basque country in Spain, we went to San Sebastian by bus. When we were walking towards the old town, I found a lovely...
airlines
Airlines

Thai Airways International

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited is the national carrier of the Kingdom of Thailand. It operates domestic, regional and intercontinental flights radiating from its home base in Bangkok to key destinations around the world...
food
Food

Rich yoghurt

Burgarian yoghurt is famous, but in Turkey, which is situated next door, yoghurt is eaten a lot, too. When we stopped for the toilet break between Pamukkale and Konya, I tried the special...
hotels
Hotels

The hotel like a manor house

When we went to see Hadrian’s Wall, we stayed one night at Slaley Hall in Northumberland. It is in the middle of nowhere. The house used to be a manor house of Edwardian...
food
Hotels

Small room and the good supper

This time in Paris, France, we stayed at a three-star hotel called Color Design Hotel. It bothered me a little that the receptionist was being so nice only to my husband, but oh...
food
Food

Very satisfied

We had lunch at a restaurant called Au Bon Accueli, which was recommended by a friend of mine who lives in Paris. It is very close to the Eiffel Tower. Because the...