Miss Coco, Author at Road Trips around the World

The warriors of the Terracotta Army are in Seville

Can't go to China to see the Emperor Qinshihuang's mausoleum? The Terracotta Army exhibit is the next best thing! The Warriors of Xi'an are in Seville until the end of the year. Don't miss it if you are around! ... Read the Post

The Ihlara Valley: an oasis in Cappadocia worth the detour

Discovering the Ihlara Valley in Cappadocia is like finding an oasis in the desert. Nothing in the surrounding lets you imagine what lies ahead of you and when you finally reach the edge of the deep valley, the view of the green lush vegetation, down below, is magical... ... Read the Post

The Bouillon Castle in Belgium

The Bouillon Castle is a huge military fortress, proudly standing on a rocky ridge, overlooking the little town of Bouillon and offering strategic and lovely views on the Semois valley. It is such a perfect visit for Halloween! Come along... Bouillon?!?... Godfrey ... Read the Post

How to connect with your partner through hiking

Whenever we are travelling or staying at home, Mr. A and I always do a lot of hiking. Appart from the health benefit of walking, hiking has helped us connect to each other and create a stronger bond. It's called the couple-bonding-effect of hiking... read on to find out what it is and how you can ... Read the Post

2 days in Paris: Shopping and sightseeing

Last week, I needed a change of scenery and headed to Paris for 2 days. It was a last minute trip, just the way I like them! I booked my train tickets on Tuesday afternoon and departed at sunrise on Wednesday. Paris is a city I like even more now that I no longer live there! When I go, I usually ... Read the Post

A 2 days trip to Paris to do some shopping and sightseeing...

The legend of the Avioth Basilica

Avioth is a small French village located at the Belgium border, in the beautiful Gaume region. With less than 150 souls leaving there it is quite surprising to find, in the village center, a gothic Basilica. Let me tell you the Avioth Legend.... Once upon a time, the wife of Avioth's bailiff ... Read the Post

A Pocket Guide to Church Architecture Vocabulary

When touring Europe, visiting Churches is a simply a must. Notre Dame de Paris, St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Westminster Abbey... These landmarks attract millions of people every year and for good reasons. They are simply breathtaking! I've created a mini guide of Church Architecture Vocabulary, ... Read the Post

Love visiting old churches? Get your free mini pocket guide to print & learn the important vocabulary to make the most of your next visit!

The Wies Church: the most incredible Rococo Church in Germany

On one of my Birthdays' road trips, on our way to Munich, we stopped at the Wies Church, the most incredible Rococo Church in Germany. I had seen pictures of it on the web, but nothing prepared me for such beauty. First let me confirm that yes, we do road trips for my Birthday which happen to be ... Read the Post

The Wies Church or Wieskirche in German, is a rococo jewel that sits in a exquisite landscape. Come along to enjoy the view and explanations on its history.

Why I don’t want to quit my job to travel the World

Countless people seem to have this dream to, one day, quit their job, leave everything behind and see the World. I also want to see the World, travel to exotic places and experience life to its fullest but I don't want to quit my life for this. Instead I want my life to be crafted around my ... Read the Post

Countless people seem to have this dream to, one day, quit their job, leave everything behind and see the World. not me! Instead of leaving everything, I want my life to be crafted around my wanderlust.

Visit of the Medieval Castle of Vianden in Luxembourg

Last week-end, we played tourists in our current residing country, Luxembourg, and visited one of the most impressive Medieval castle of the region: the Vianden Castle. ... Read the Post

The Runic Stones of Jelling in Denmark

When crossing Denmark and in particular the Jutland area, there are 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites that are easily accessible: the Runic stones of Jelling and the Christiansfeld Moravian Church colony settlement. Let's go and discover the Runic Stones of Jelling! Jelling, a small and charming ... Read the Post

How To Make Your Next Road Trip More Eco-Friendly

Being a road trip enthusiast, doesn't mean you need to stop caring about the environment the minute you sit in your car. Here is a list of things you can do to minimise your environmental impact while behind the wheel. ... Read the Post