Miami is a very cosmopolitan city! The panels are translated into English, Spanish and Haitian Creole, to show you some of the diversity. Even though I was on internship, I was able to take advantage of it a little because my sister lived there. I lived at Ocean Drive, in an apartment five minutes outside the sea. When I had the time, I would go for a walk to South Pointe Park, we have a beautiful view of the beach and South Beach. Preferably go in the morning, sunrise is beautiful. Sunset is nice to see as well. I loved Wynwood, and that was where I was doing my internship. At each break I take the opportunity to walk the streets of Wynwood Art District and admire the murals, and some of the street messages. Really, I think it’s my favourite neighbourhood.Especially do not hesitate to go to the Art Walk every second Saturday of the month between 18h and 22h. Art galleries and boutiques open their doors during this time slot. Food trucks are in the streets, there is music and everything. The people of Miami meet at this time to spend a good evening. It's really cool!
I had the chance to take a boat tour from Bayside, where I discovered the famous celebrity villas at Star Island, Palm Islands & Fisher Islands.Who says Miami, Shopping says. Shopping means shopping, Mall and Outlets. In Miami, you have a choice! You have Dolphin Mall, Sawgrass Mills, but you also have Lincoln Road. You’ll find on this shopping street the Kardashian, Victoria’s Secret, M.A.C, Sephora, GAP, etc. I ruined myself at Victoria’s Secret, there were madness promos! I also bought a $30 Cortez pair from Nike Factory in Sawgrass, a $15 pair of vans, clothes, and lots of other stuff for my family and cheri (clothes, shoes, hats, souvenirs, etc.). It’s really worth it! We arrived in Sawgrass at 12 and left at 9:30. A real shopping day! A tip, choose the Malls and Outlets over the Lincoln Road, you’ll save money. There is also Ross, who offers you brands and other inexpensive items. But anyway, you have to dig for good stuff.I also spent a weekend in the Everglades with the alligators! My sister’s friend had a house there, so we spent the weekend there. It was super cool! We didn’t go out on a boat, everyone told me it wasn’t worth it for the price it was. It didn’t stop me from seeing the alligators! Little Havana is also unavoidable. There you will find funny papis playing domino at Domino Park. You can buy your cigars at the Cigar Factory, drink a mojito in a typical Cuban bar, walk the streets and hear a nice salsa that will make you want to dance. A small depayment while staying in Miami. I also visit the Vizcaya Museum, it is a villa in the Italian style of the sixteenth century with beautiful gardens. If you have the opportunity, do the Miami Keys. Key West especially!
Here are the addresses for your shopping:
- USA Beauty Supply
2401 NW 5 Ave # 3, Miami, FL 33127, USA
- Dolphin Malls
11401 12th St NW, Miami, FL 33172, United States
- Sawgrass Mills
12801 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33323, USA
Barcelona, an unmissable destination in Europe for a weekend or a holiday. This beautiful city full of colors has really been a favorite.
Here is what I could do and visit during this weekend of 3 days:
- Visit Park Güell: otherwise called Gaudi's house, you know the famous place that we find on all the photos of trips to Barcelona with benches filled with pretty mosaics? Well that's it! We had a great time. We took the time to discover the park and not to stay near the corrugated bench and colorful (too many people), it allowed us to walk in the countryside but especially to discover beautiful panoramas of the city. I think it's one of the must-see places in Barcelona. The price of the park is € 7 online and € 8 on site (counter / distributor).
- Camp Nou Stadium. The stadium tour was € 25 per person. Honestly, I did not really want to visit an empty stadium, so we preferred to go to the FC Barcelona's official store to buy small gifts and souvenirs. Fortunately, my darling is not a soccer player ...
- Walk to Barceloneta. We had a small snack close to the beach, it was very nice, although the Barceloneta is not a very nice beach (for my taste), it's always nice to feel the sea air. Then we went to the Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter) and the Rambla. We saw Casa Mila and Casa Batllo via El Passeig de Gracia.
- Montjuïc, where is the shopping center Arenas de Barcelona, but also the National Palace that can be seen from Plaça Espanya and the fountain of Montjuic. From the top of the National Palace we get a magnificent view of Barcelona!
- Picnic at the Ciutadella Park. Leaving the subway, you will come directly to the Arc de Triomf in Barcelona. There are magicians, street artists, but also skaters. It is a place filled with joys of life, we let ourselves quickly get carried away.
- Agbar Tower which is a skyscraper in Barcelona. Unfortunately, we did not go in, we just saw.
To chill out, the best night club in the city is Shôko!
Amsterdam the city of freedom. Everyone is relaxed and friendly. We went there with friends, it is an excellent destination to spend a weekend with friends or even lovers. We stayed at EuroParcs Poort van Amsterdam, the hotel is 15 minutes from the center of Amsterdam by car. We visited the city by bike. I will definitely go back. Here are the things I could do during this weekend:
- Museumplein (with the I Amsterdram)
- Picnic at Vondelpark
- De Vallen: the neighborhood where prostitutes are seen in shop windows at night.
- Have a drink at Skylounge Amsterdam
- boat trip on the Amsterdam canal
- Coffee shop
We stayed at the 4 * hotel The Blakemore Hyde Park. As usual, I found this hotel on Booking. To have good prices for hotels, it's like plane tickets you have to do it in advance. But the problem with London is that it is very expensive and the hotels are not necessarily top. Sometimes it's going to be 4 * Hotels but the decor was stuck in 1988 ... With the tapestry filled with flowers, you see the trick? There, it was recently renovated and was in a great location. The Queensway tube on the Central Line (red) was 5 minutes away and there were plenty of buses going there. And there was also the Bayswater station not far away which is on the Circle & District line. In the program of these 3 days: we started with Picadilly Circus, we continued towards China Town and we ended up towards the neighborhood of musicals: West End. For our day shopping, we went to Oxford Street. Can not come to London without shopping. The temptation is too great: River Island, Top Shop, Next, etc. We continued towards Soho and in the evening a little love ride on the Thames. Do not miss the morning guard climb to Buckingham Palace. Of course, 3 days is short enough to do everything in London. But that's one more reason to return.
Paros is our CRUSH! We stayed at the Paros Bay Hotel 5 minutes drive from Parikia, an idyllic corner with a small beach just down the hotel. Paros is a really beautiful island, there is so much to see and to do! The people are so adorable and the restaurants so good and cheap. And then, from this island it is possible to make several islands by ferry or excursion. From what I've seen people prefer Naxos saying it's one of the most beautiful island in the Cyclades. It is indeed the largest island of the Cyclades. I did not go, but for now Paros remains my favorite. The town center named Parikia is very lively. We went there regularly in the evening by bike to go to dinner. There is everything here: Chinese restaurant, pizzeria, Greek restaurant. We had at least one restaurant a day, usually in the evening. Greek food is really good, hearty and cheap. Their traditional pyta gyros for example is a real delight! Unlike Santorini, Paros has beautiful beaches, bathing was really nice! We had the beach Parosporos 5 min walk from the hotel with its beachfront restaurants. But we preferred our small private beach at the bottom of the hotel which was just as beautiful and accessible in less than 2 minutes. For those wishing to go to Paros, here are some beaches that I recommend:
- Agia Irini
- Kolymbithres
- Aliki Beach
- Golden Beach
- Parosporos
Paros is very well connected, it is possible to do several island from there. There are many things to do and lots of excursions that are offered. We chose the excursion with Captain Ben to Antiparos. It was really a great day. A bus picked us up from the hotel and dropped us off at the end of the tour. Arrived on the boat, we had our sunbeds booked by the hotel. I found this principle rather cool! We were able to relax and even take a nap between two dives. Refreshments were offered: soda, coffee, water, juice. The excursion was from 9:30 to 17h. In the program ? Diving, barbecue, swimming, relaxing, and Antiparos tour! We could discover this beautiful island, see extraordinary corners and water worthy of the Caribbean! I was blown away by the color of the water. The Blue Lagoon was a turquoise blue piercing, and especially what was good! Watch him, in chilling mode! We could also taste octopus (delicious), typically Greek dish. Without doubt, the most beautiful day of our stay!
We decided to spend only one day in Mykonos. From Paros it offers a combined excursion with the visit of an archaeological site on Delos. So we opted for this option with the company Naxos Star. Departure from Naoussa port. Hardly arrived at the port, we saw several yachts, and while walking we saw the rapper Eve with her husband. The narrow streets of Mykonos Town are filled with shops that ruin all the charm of this island. You can see a lovely chapel right next to the Louis Vuitton store ... Really it spoils the thing. Nevertheless there are some places to see: the church of Paraportiani, the little Venice, the Mills. We did not do the beaches but apparently they are very festive. Mykonos is known around the world for that.
September 10, 2016: Departure for our beautiful Cyclades! Beginning of our romantic getaway
Fira is really lively! This is where we stayed the first days, in a small hotel, 5 minutes from the city center named Galatia Villa. Very nice hotel, with small pool and jacuzzi, which I found on Booking. The room was very nice, with a small balcony. And the price was very correct. We did not stay in Oia because the prices were exorbitant, really. Oìa, the beautiful Oìa! Honestly, this is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. The decor is so romantic and I was lucky to be there with my boyfriend. These white chapels with these touches of blue, this architecture so atypical but especially this view breathtaking! The photos of Instagram do not deceive us, it's even more beautiful in real life. Santorini is known for these blue chapels but there are also beaches: Red Beach, Black Beach and White Beach. The beaches of Santorini are not! The Red Beach in Akrotiri is down a red cliff, so go down to get there. There is no sand, they are pebbles. I found it so cold, I did not have the courage to bathe. I just had a dip, finally my feet were soaked ... It's a very lively city with a lot of young people. All along Black Beach, there are restaurants, bars, etc. Access is prohibited to the vehicle from 17:30 it seems to me. Moreover, if you go through Perissa, I advise you to go to the bar "Tranquilo", relaxing atmosphere guaranteed! Along the beach, you can sit on a deckchair if you consume something. We really liked this part of Santorini.
Thing to do if you go to Kinshasa: - first and foremost go to the Park of the Valley of N' Sele. It is the magnificent place which proposes diverse activities among which Tyrolean that I was lucky enough(had the opportunity) to make. You go has to see a breathtaking view(sight) on all the park. You also have the possibility of discovering the animals which live there: lions, zebras, crocodiles, antelopes, giraffes, hippopotamuses and recently rhinoceros. It is them whom I was lucky enough(had the opportunity) to see. In everything there are more than 17 sorts(species) of animals! They are free for the greater part in the park putting except for the lions, who for their part hold(detain) 50 hectares. The Park is recent, it opened its doors in June, 2018. Soon you can even stay there because the construction of Lodge is planned. Besides the restaurant is really delicious! The park is at 45 minutes of the center of Kinshasa. I recommend strongly! - Lola Ya Bonobo: inescapable Place if you are in the capital. The sanctuary of bonobos is a small haven of peace where we can discover Bonobos. Nearby you can take advantage of small falls of Lukaya!
- The Academy of Arts of Kinshasa: of magnificent works of art are emphasized in this place. Numerous events are celebrated here moreover. During my stay we were able to attend the fair of the Agriculture which I also recommend (she took place in September).
Food :
- Chez Flore : If you are looking for a place where you can eat locally, this is the place!
Les îles du Cap Vert offre des paysages divers et variées. Nous avons l'île de Sal comme destination et avons séjourné au Murdeira Village Resort. Petit hôtel 4* qui ressemble à un village de vacance. On peut soit choisir de louer une villa soit de prendre une chambre d'hôtel. Il y a une piscine à l'eau de mer qui était nettoyée tous les matins et une petite baie juste en bas de l'hôtel (baie de Murdeira). Durant notre séjour, on a fait plusieurs activités : snorkeling, journée en bateau, cheval, on a fait le tour de l'île également, découverte de bébé requins dans la Shark Bay, baignade dans les Salines de Pedra Lume, visite de Buracona avec son "blue eye" et sa piscine naturelle.
Santa Maria, c'est là que tout se passe ! On peut dire que c'est la ville la plus touristique de l'île de Sal. C'est tout simplement magnifique. Sa plage, ses eaux bleu turquoise et ses bateaux à perte de vue. En plus de ça, l'eau est vraiment bonne. Un petit diamant brut en plein milieu de l'océan atlantique. Vous ne pouvez pas venir à Sal sans passer par Santa Maria! L'île de Sal est très belle. Les gens sont très chaleureux et gentils. La vie est pas cher, et il y a du beau temps. Il faisait 30° degrés en moyenne et on a pas eu un seul jour de pluie. Cette île n'est pas encore à l’apogée de son tourisme. Sal m'a donné envie de découvrir d'autres îles du Cap Vert, plus particulièrement Boa Vista qui a l'air vraiment magnifique mais beaucoup plus touristique.
The Cape Verde Islands offer diverse and varied landscapes. We made the choice of the island of Sal as a destination and have stayed at the Murdeira Village Resort. Small 4 * hotel that looks like a holiday village. You can choose to rent a villa or to take a hotel room. There is a saltwater pool that was cleaned every morning and a small bay just down the hotel (Murdeira Bay). During our stay, we did several activities: snorkeling, day boat, horse, we also went around the island, discovering baby sharks in the Shark Bay, bathing in the Salines de Pedra Lume, visit Buracona with his "blue eye" and his natural pool.
Santa Maria, that's where everything goes! It is the most touristic city of the island of Sal. It's just beautiful: its beach, its turquoise waters and its boats. In addition to that, the water is really good. A small rough diamond in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. You can not come to Sal without going through Santa Maria! The island of Sal is very beautiful. The people are very warm and kind. Life is cheap, and there is good weather. It was 30 degrees on average and we did not have a single day of rain. This island is not yet at the peak of its tourism. Sal made me want to discover other Cape Verde islands, especially Boa Vista which looks really beautiful but much more touristy.
We stayed at Riad Abaka, located in the heart of the Medina. Choosing a Riad in the Medina is the best option when you are in Marrakech. We spent 3 days intensive in Marrakech. I have two restaurants to recommend, the NOMAD restaurants which offer a magnificent view of Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains in the background. Special mention for the Nomad Couscous which is a real delight! The other restaurant is Les Terrasses des Épices. A DJ leads the evening, the dishes are good and we have a very nice view.
Here are the things to do in Marrakech during a weekend:
- Discover the Medina: walk in the souks and pass obligatorily on the Place Jema-el-Fna through the Koutoubia Minaret.
- Go to a cooperative to buy argon oil.
- Visit Bahia Palace and El Badii Palace.
- Discover the Majorelle Garden and visit the museum of Yves Saint Laurent: take the ticket that combines the two to avoid the long line.
- Ride a camel in the Palmeraie.
It was a perfect weekend, unfortunately too short. But it made me want to come back for a week this time. There is so much to see. The Moroccans are very hospitable, really, Marrakech was a nice surprise for me.
Havana was a real crush as soon as we arrived! We feel really safe, at any time! Our first impression when we discovered Havana is that we felt like we were stuck in the 1950s with old American cars, buildings, etc. It is really impressive! My favorite district in Havana was Centro Habana, where we lived. In my opinion, this is one of the liveliest and warmest neighborhoods in Havana and it's the one I liked the most. This district perfectly reflects Cuba! There are far fewer tourists than Habana Vieja. We stayed at the Casa Cuba Habana-Rooms, an apartments with an amazing view of the roof of Centro Habana. We took this on the Cuban site Bbinvinales. It cost 30CUC/day and we had all the appartement for us. The housing is close to Hotel Deauville, and the Malecón (2 min walk).
This is my list of Things to do in Havana :
1. Go to el Malecón and walk along the Paséo Martí.
2. Visit Havana Vieja in depth, not limited to squares and tourist streets.
3. Discover Centro Habana, the authentic neighborhood of Havana.
4.Go to the Plaza de la Revolucion & Visit el Vedado.
5. Make a beach day in Playa Santa María Del Mar (Playa del Este).
6. Walk along the Malecón which extends for 7 km. I advise you to go at the end of the day to admire the sunset.
7. Go around the city in old American car. We did it with the most Texans of Cubans: Michel Monte Fu. We paid 40CUC for more than 2h! The driver even took us to take our Viazul tickets to Viñales, so we left him a tip. Generally the price for a 1 hour ride is 50CUC.
8. Buy souvenirs at Almacenes San Juan. Do not forget to negotiate prices!
9. Buy cigar (Cohiba, Montecristo or Roméo y Julietta) and rum (Legendario Elixir, Varadero, Caney & Mulata are the best).
10. Go out in nightclub: I recommend the Asturia box to discover the real Cuban atmosphere! The entrance is 10CUC for 4 drinks (soft or alcohol). I regret not having been in Callejon de Hamel but I will go when I come back to Cuba to discover the east of the island.
Miami is a very cosmopolitan city! The panels are translated into English, Spanish and Haitian Creole, to show you some of the diversity. Even though I was on internship, I was able to take advantage of it a little because my sister lived there. I lived at Ocean Drive, in an apartment five minutes outside the sea. When I had the time, I would go for a walk to South Pointe Park, we have a beautiful view of the beach and South Beach. Preferably go in the morning, sunrise is beautiful. Sunset is nice to see as well. I loved Wynwood, and that was where I was doing my internship. At each break I take the opportunity to walk the streets of Wynwood Art District and admire the murals, and some of the street messages. Really, I think it’s my favourite neighbourhood.Especially do not hesitate to go to the Art Walk every second Saturday of the month between 18h and 22h. Art galleries and boutiques open their doors during this time slot. Food trucks are in the streets, there is music and everything. The people of Miami meet at this time to spend a good evening. It's really cool! I had the chance to take a boat tour from Bayside, where I discovered the famous celebrity villas at Star Island, Palm Islands & Fisher Islands.Who says Miami, Shopping says. Shopping means shopping, Mall and Outlets. In Miami, you have a choice! You have Dolphin Mall, Sawgrass Mills, but you also have Lincoln Road. You’ll find on this shopping street the Kardashian, Victoria’s Secret, M.A.C, Sephora, GAP, etc. I ruined myself at Victoria’s Secret, there were madness promos! I also bought a $30 Cortez pair from Nike Factory in Sawgrass, a $15 pair of vans, clothes, and lots of other stuff for my family and cheri (clothes, shoes, hats, souvenirs, etc.). It’s really worth it! We arrived in Sawgrass at 12 and left at 9:30. A real shopping day! A tip, choose the Malls and Outlets over the Lincoln Road, you’ll save money. There is also Ross, who offers you brands and other inexpensive items. But anyway, you have to dig for good stuff.I also spent a weekend in the Everglades with the alligators! My sister’s friend had a house there, so we spent the weekend there. It was super cool! We didn’t go out on a boat, everyone told me it wasn’t worth it for the price it was. It didn’t stop me from seeing the alligators! Little Havana is also unavoidable. There you will find funny papis playing domino at Domino Park. You can buy your cigars at the Cigar Factory, drink a mojito in a typical Cuban bar, walk the streets and hear a nice salsa that will make you want to dance. A small depayment while staying in Miami. I also visit the Vizcaya Museum, it is a villa in the Italian style of the sixteenth century with beautiful gardens. If you have the opportunity, do the Miami Keys. Key West especially! Here are the addresses for your shopping: - USA Beauty Supply 2401 NW 5 Ave # 3, Miami, FL 33127, USA - Dolphin Malls 11401 12th St NW, Miami, FL 33172, United States - Sawgrass Mills 12801 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33323, USA
Barcelona, an unmissable destination in Europe for a weekend or a holiday. This beautiful city full of colors has really been a favorite. Here is what I could do and visit during this weekend of 3 days: - Visit Park Güell: otherwise called Gaudi's house, you know the famous place that we find on all the photos of trips to Barcelona with benches filled with pretty mosaics? Well that's it! We had a great time. We took the time to discover the park and not to stay near the corrugated bench and colorful (too many people), it allowed us to walk in the countryside but especially to discover beautiful panoramas of the city. I think it's one of the must-see places in Barcelona. The price of the park is € 7 online and € 8 on site (counter / distributor). - Camp Nou Stadium. The stadium tour was € 25 per person. Honestly, I did not really want to visit an empty stadium, so we preferred to go to the FC Barcelona's official store to buy small gifts and souvenirs. Fortunately, my darling is not a soccer player ... - Walk to Barceloneta. We had a small snack close to the beach, it was very nice, although the Barceloneta is not a very nice beach (for my taste), it's always nice to feel the sea air. Then we went to the Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter) and the Rambla. We saw Casa Mila and Casa Batllo via El Passeig de Gracia. - Montjuïc, where is the shopping center Arenas de Barcelona, but also the National Palace that can be seen from Plaça Espanya and the fountain of Montjuic. From the top of the National Palace we get a magnificent view of Barcelona! - Picnic at the Ciutadella Park. Leaving the subway, you will come directly to the Arc de Triomf in Barcelona. There are magicians, street artists, but also skaters. It is a place filled with joys of life, we let ourselves quickly get carried away. - Agbar Tower which is a skyscraper in Barcelona. Unfortunately, we did not go in, we just saw. To chill out, the best night club in the city is Shôko!
Amsterdam the city of freedom. Everyone is relaxed and friendly. We went there with friends, it is an excellent destination to spend a weekend with friends or even lovers. We stayed at EuroParcs Poort van Amsterdam, the hotel is 15 minutes from the center of Amsterdam by car. We visited the city by bike. I will definitely go back. Here are the things I could do during this weekend: - Museumplein (with the I Amsterdram) - Picnic at Vondelpark - De Vallen: the neighborhood where prostitutes are seen in shop windows at night. - Have a drink at Skylounge Amsterdam - boat trip on the Amsterdam canal - Coffee shop
We stayed at the 4 * hotel The Blakemore Hyde Park. As usual, I found this hotel on Booking. To have good prices for hotels, it's like plane tickets you have to do it in advance. But the problem with London is that it is very expensive and the hotels are not necessarily top. Sometimes it's going to be 4 * Hotels but the decor was stuck in 1988 ... With the tapestry filled with flowers, you see the trick? There, it was recently renovated and was in a great location. The Queensway tube on the Central Line (red) was 5 minutes away and there were plenty of buses going there. And there was also the Bayswater station not far away which is on the Circle & District line. In the program of these 3 days: we started with Picadilly Circus, we continued towards China Town and we ended up towards the neighborhood of musicals: West End. For our day shopping, we went to Oxford Street. Can not come to London without shopping. The temptation is too great: River Island, Top Shop, Next, etc. We continued towards Soho and in the evening a little love ride on the Thames. Do not miss the morning guard climb to Buckingham Palace. Of course, 3 days is short enough to do everything in London. But that's one more reason to return.
Paros is our CRUSH! We stayed at the Paros Bay Hotel 5 minutes drive from Parikia, an idyllic corner with a small beach just down the hotel. Paros is a really beautiful island, there is so much to see and to do! The people are so adorable and the restaurants so good and cheap. And then, from this island it is possible to make several islands by ferry or excursion. From what I've seen people prefer Naxos saying it's one of the most beautiful island in the Cyclades. It is indeed the largest island of the Cyclades. I did not go, but for now Paros remains my favorite. The town center named Parikia is very lively. We went there regularly in the evening by bike to go to dinner. There is everything here: Chinese restaurant, pizzeria, Greek restaurant. We had at least one restaurant a day, usually in the evening. Greek food is really good, hearty and cheap. Their traditional pyta gyros for example is a real delight! Unlike Santorini, Paros has beautiful beaches, bathing was really nice! We had the beach Parosporos 5 min walk from the hotel with its beachfront restaurants. But we preferred our small private beach at the bottom of the hotel which was just as beautiful and accessible in less than 2 minutes. For those wishing to go to Paros, here are some beaches that I recommend: - Agia Irini - Kolymbithres - Aliki Beach - Golden Beach - Parosporos Paros is very well connected, it is possible to do several island from there. There are many things to do and lots of excursions that are offered. We chose the excursion with Captain Ben to Antiparos. It was really a great day. A bus picked us up from the hotel and dropped us off at the end of the tour. Arrived on the boat, we had our sunbeds booked by the hotel. I found this principle rather cool! We were able to relax and even take a nap between two dives. Refreshments were offered: soda, coffee, water, juice. The excursion was from 9:30 to 17h. In the program ? Diving, barbecue, swimming, relaxing, and Antiparos tour! We could discover this beautiful island, see extraordinary corners and water worthy of the Caribbean! I was blown away by the color of the water. The Blue Lagoon was a turquoise blue piercing, and especially what was good! Watch him, in chilling mode! We could also taste octopus (delicious), typically Greek dish. Without doubt, the most beautiful day of our stay!
We decided to spend only one day in Mykonos. From Paros it offers a combined excursion with the visit of an archaeological site on Delos. So we opted for this option with the company Naxos Star. Departure from Naoussa port. Hardly arrived at the port, we saw several yachts, and while walking we saw the rapper Eve with her husband. The narrow streets of Mykonos Town are filled with shops that ruin all the charm of this island. You can see a lovely chapel right next to the Louis Vuitton store ... Really it spoils the thing. Nevertheless there are some places to see: the church of Paraportiani, the little Venice, the Mills. We did not do the beaches but apparently they are very festive. Mykonos is known around the world for that.
September 10, 2016: Departure for our beautiful Cyclades! Beginning of our romantic getaway Fira is really lively! This is where we stayed the first days, in a small hotel, 5 minutes from the city center named Galatia Villa. Very nice hotel, with small pool and jacuzzi, which I found on Booking. The room was very nice, with a small balcony. And the price was very correct. We did not stay in Oia because the prices were exorbitant, really. Oìa, the beautiful Oìa! Honestly, this is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. The decor is so romantic and I was lucky to be there with my boyfriend. These white chapels with these touches of blue, this architecture so atypical but especially this view breathtaking! The photos of Instagram do not deceive us, it's even more beautiful in real life. Santorini is known for these blue chapels but there are also beaches: Red Beach, Black Beach and White Beach. The beaches of Santorini are not! The Red Beach in Akrotiri is down a red cliff, so go down to get there. There is no sand, they are pebbles. I found it so cold, I did not have the courage to bathe. I just had a dip, finally my feet were soaked ... It's a very lively city with a lot of young people. All along Black Beach, there are restaurants, bars, etc. Access is prohibited to the vehicle from 17:30 it seems to me. Moreover, if you go through Perissa, I advise you to go to the bar "Tranquilo", relaxing atmosphere guaranteed! Along the beach, you can sit on a deckchair if you consume something. We really liked this part of Santorini.
Thing to do if you go to Kinshasa: - first and foremost go to the Park of the Valley of N' Sele. It is the magnificent place which proposes diverse activities among which Tyrolean that I was lucky enough(had the opportunity) to make. You go has to see a breathtaking view(sight) on all the park. You also have the possibility of discovering the animals which live there: lions, zebras, crocodiles, antelopes, giraffes, hippopotamuses and recently rhinoceros. It is them whom I was lucky enough(had the opportunity) to see. In everything there are more than 17 sorts(species) of animals! They are free for the greater part in the park putting except for the lions, who for their part hold(detain) 50 hectares. The Park is recent, it opened its doors in June, 2018. Soon you can even stay there because the construction of Lodge is planned. Besides the restaurant is really delicious! The park is at 45 minutes of the center of Kinshasa. I recommend strongly! - Lola Ya Bonobo: inescapable Place if you are in the capital. The sanctuary of bonobos is a small haven of peace where we can discover Bonobos. Nearby you can take advantage of small falls of Lukaya! - The Academy of Arts of Kinshasa: of magnificent works of art are emphasized in this place. Numerous events are celebrated here moreover. During my stay we were able to attend the fair of the Agriculture which I also recommend (she took place in September). Food : - Chez Flore : If you are looking for a place where you can eat locally, this is the place!
Les îles du Cap Vert offre des paysages divers et variées. Nous avons l'île de Sal comme destination et avons séjourné au Murdeira Village Resort. Petit hôtel 4* qui ressemble à un village de vacance. On peut soit choisir de louer une villa soit de prendre une chambre d'hôtel. Il y a une piscine à l'eau de mer qui était nettoyée tous les matins et une petite baie juste en bas de l'hôtel (baie de Murdeira). Durant notre séjour, on a fait plusieurs activités : snorkeling, journée en bateau, cheval, on a fait le tour de l'île également, découverte de bébé requins dans la Shark Bay, baignade dans les Salines de Pedra Lume, visite de Buracona avec son "blue eye" et sa piscine naturelle. Santa Maria, c'est là que tout se passe ! On peut dire que c'est la ville la plus touristique de l'île de Sal. C'est tout simplement magnifique. Sa plage, ses eaux bleu turquoise et ses bateaux à perte de vue. En plus de ça, l'eau est vraiment bonne. Un petit diamant brut en plein milieu de l'océan atlantique. Vous ne pouvez pas venir à Sal sans passer par Santa Maria! L'île de Sal est très belle. Les gens sont très chaleureux et gentils. La vie est pas cher, et il y a du beau temps. Il faisait 30° degrés en moyenne et on a pas eu un seul jour de pluie. Cette île n'est pas encore à l’apogée de son tourisme. Sal m'a donné envie de découvrir d'autres îles du Cap Vert, plus particulièrement Boa Vista qui a l'air vraiment magnifique mais beaucoup plus touristique. The Cape Verde Islands offer diverse and varied landscapes. We made the choice of the island of Sal as a destination and have stayed at the Murdeira Village Resort. Small 4 * hotel that looks like a holiday village. You can choose to rent a villa or to take a hotel room. There is a saltwater pool that was cleaned every morning and a small bay just down the hotel (Murdeira Bay). During our stay, we did several activities: snorkeling, day boat, horse, we also went around the island, discovering baby sharks in the Shark Bay, bathing in the Salines de Pedra Lume, visit Buracona with his "blue eye" and his natural pool. Santa Maria, that's where everything goes! It is the most touristic city of the island of Sal. It's just beautiful: its beach, its turquoise waters and its boats. In addition to that, the water is really good. A small rough diamond in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. You can not come to Sal without going through Santa Maria! The island of Sal is very beautiful. The people are very warm and kind. Life is cheap, and there is good weather. It was 30 degrees on average and we did not have a single day of rain. This island is not yet at the peak of its tourism. Sal made me want to discover other Cape Verde islands, especially Boa Vista which looks really beautiful but much more touristy.
We stayed at Riad Abaka, located in the heart of the Medina. Choosing a Riad in the Medina is the best option when you are in Marrakech. We spent 3 days intensive in Marrakech. I have two restaurants to recommend, the NOMAD restaurants which offer a magnificent view of Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains in the background. Special mention for the Nomad Couscous which is a real delight! The other restaurant is Les Terrasses des Épices. A DJ leads the evening, the dishes are good and we have a very nice view. Here are the things to do in Marrakech during a weekend: - Discover the Medina: walk in the souks and pass obligatorily on the Place Jema-el-Fna through the Koutoubia Minaret. - Go to a cooperative to buy argon oil. - Visit Bahia Palace and El Badii Palace. - Discover the Majorelle Garden and visit the museum of Yves Saint Laurent: take the ticket that combines the two to avoid the long line. - Ride a camel in the Palmeraie. It was a perfect weekend, unfortunately too short. But it made me want to come back for a week this time. There is so much to see. The Moroccans are very hospitable, really, Marrakech was a nice surprise for me.
Havana was a real crush as soon as we arrived! We feel really safe, at any time! Our first impression when we discovered Havana is that we felt like we were stuck in the 1950s with old American cars, buildings, etc. It is really impressive! My favorite district in Havana was Centro Habana, where we lived. In my opinion, this is one of the liveliest and warmest neighborhoods in Havana and it's the one I liked the most. This district perfectly reflects Cuba! There are far fewer tourists than Habana Vieja. We stayed at the Casa Cuba Habana-Rooms, an apartments with an amazing view of the roof of Centro Habana. We took this on the Cuban site Bbinvinales. It cost 30CUC/day and we had all the appartement for us. The housing is close to Hotel Deauville, and the Malecón (2 min walk). This is my list of Things to do in Havana : 1. Go to el Malecón and walk along the Paséo Martí. 2. Visit Havana Vieja in depth, not limited to squares and tourist streets. 3. Discover Centro Habana, the authentic neighborhood of Havana. 4.Go to the Plaza de la Revolucion & Visit el Vedado. 5. Make a beach day in Playa Santa María Del Mar (Playa del Este). 6. Walk along the Malecón which extends for 7 km. I advise you to go at the end of the day to admire the sunset. 7. Go around the city in old American car. We did it with the most Texans of Cubans: Michel Monte Fu. We paid 40CUC for more than 2h! The driver even took us to take our Viazul tickets to Viñales, so we left him a tip. Generally the price for a 1 hour ride is 50CUC. 8. Buy souvenirs at Almacenes San Juan. Do not forget to negotiate prices! 9. Buy cigar (Cohiba, Montecristo or Roméo y Julietta) and rum (Legendario Elixir, Varadero, Caney & Mulata are the best). 10. Go out in nightclub: I recommend the Asturia box to discover the real Cuban atmosphere! The entrance is 10CUC for 4 drinks (soft or alcohol). I regret not having been in Callejon de Hamel but I will go when I come back to Cuba to discover the east of the island.