Provence is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, charming villages, and rich cultural heritage. Among its many treasures, the hilltop towns of Provence hold a special allure. These perched villages offer breathtaking panoramic views, well-preserved historic architecture, and timeless natural … Read More The post Enchanting Hilltop Towns in Provence, France appeared first on Travel with Mei and Kerstin ..read more

  Imagine roadtripping through France, driving from fairytale castles to romantic Renaissance châteaux. Climbing up ruined fortresses and wandering through enchanting royal gardens. If you are a history buff or love exploring châteaux, France is actually filled with splendid castles to … Read More The post Splendid Castles to visit in France appeared first on Travel with Mei and Kerstin ..read more

  As our train curled west towards Zhangye, we watched jet-black yaks and blue-dyed sheep grazing along the Hexi Corridor.   Located between the snow-capped Qilian Mountains in the south and the inhospitable Gobi Desert in the north, the Hexi … Read More The post The Dafo Temple in Zhangye, China appeared first on Travel with Mei and Kerstin ..read more

  Bruised clouds stacked up. They crouched over the mountains, clung to them, sucking on their peaks. Then they let loose, and moved across the plane like on a chessboard. They were heading for our direction.   With the clouds … Read More The post Midway to Vegas… appeared first on Travel with Mei and Kerstin ..read more

  From afar, we spotted the glitter of the Royal Monastery of Brou’s glazed patterned roof tiles. Its burgundy, terracotta and emerald mosaic gleaming in the July sunshine.   I pulled over at the next intersection and found an empty … Read More The post The Royal Monastery of Brou appeared first on Travel with Mei and Kerstin ..read more

  What exactly is Vietnamese food? It seems like all the Vietnamese dishes are similar! I looked at my friend in disbelief. My facial expression was probably as shocking to him, as what he said was to me. So, I … Read More The post A Journey through Vietnamese Cuisine appeared first on Travel with Mei and Kerstin ..read more

  Travel is a way to connect with the world. And travel the world with your life partner is a way to get closer to each other, to connect with each other, and to tigthen the bond so much that … Read More The post Queer Travelers: Chelsea and Ash from En Route with Love appeared first on Travel with Mei and Kerstin ..read more

    It was raining cats and dogs when we arrived in Halong Bay. When we left Hanoi earlier that day, I had no idea we would need 4 hours to reach the Gulf of Tonkin. In Europe, we would … Read More The post Sunrise in Halong Bay, Vietnam appeared first on Travel with Mei and Kerstin ..read more

  Mei turned down the volume when we almost reached the Arcachon Bay. I was going to make a right turn to head towards the town of Arcachon, when I suddenly spotted the road sign “Dune du Pilat”. I hit … Read More The post Freedom at the Dune du Pilat appeared first on Travel with Mei and Kerstin ..read more

  Have you ever heard of the “Malta Convention”? It’s a European Convention on the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage. Also dubbed the “Valletta Convention” or the “Valletta Treaty”, since it was adopted in Valletta, the capital of Malta. Due … Read More The post From Malta with Love… Our Unforgettable Memories appeared first on Travel with Mei and Kerstin ..read more