Lava Queen

Bonjour de Paris! Paris, the capital and most populous city of France, is often called the city of love. Most Parisians would argue that that's one of the most stupid appellation for the city and it's not the most romantic place in the world, nor the worst. My take is: You have to go there to really understand it. Paris is indeed the perfect setting for a romantic moment. Its beauty strikes you at every corner - elegant yet impressive architectures, the legends that stick to its iconic monuments, and the subtle combination of art, history and nature. More than any other city that I know of, Paris is a city that encourages you to take your time and enjoy life. Before we set foot in this city, we heard plenty of stories about how snobbish and unfriendly the Parisians were, how they wouldn't answer you in English though they knew the language, how dirty the city was with dogs' poop everywhere etc. But after our trip, I would say these are mostly rumors (Or perhaps we w...

After all the hoo-has and nearly missing the train, we managed to arrive at Zurich HB station in one piece :D. From the station, we made our way to Anne's house located at a quiet and peaceful area in  Stüdliweg   - our first ever AirBnB experience! I was kinda skeptical about the idea of staying with a complete stranger, but at the same time, I thought it would be interesting to feel and experience the city like a local. Anne sounded like quite a nice person when we corresponded via emails, so I felt more comfortable to go ahead and book her place. Her little 2-room apartment was on the ground floor. My first impression of her was she's pretty! And she even bought us a day pass; train, bus or tram - one ticket covers all of them,  as a welcome gift. Aww, so sweet!  First word that came to my mind when we reached the city? ASTONISHINGLY BEAUTIFUL! Ok, that's 2 words :P Oh well. The buildings, the streets, the trees, and of course the shimmering Lake Zurich ...