Catoche

Free and open access along an old section of the Berlin Wall, covered in graffiti and street art. Naturally, given the symbolic value of the wall, it is intriguing. Now, from a purely artistic standpoint, the creations are pretty uneven. Some are interesting, others express political messages, and some, in the end, just seemed pointless to me.

Very beautiful location with a pleasant garden and, most importantly, pretty views of LA. The space given to the collections seemed a bit small to me. The Getty Center is not one of those big museums where you need several days to see everything.

A cathedral you don't hear much about, located in the center of a city you don't hear much about. To be honest, I wasn't expecting much, and I was surprised by the size of this building. It is super big, and when you go inside, there is really a lot of space. The details of the decoration, the portals, and the stained glass windows are also full of finesse. A monument to see.

An iconic monument in Florence, the old bridge isn't necessarily beautiful or majestic. On the other hand, the maze of little craft and jewelry shops, the old stones... you can feel that the place has been alive for centuries, and it has a charm all its own.

The big advantage of this Center Parc is its location right by the beach. You really feel like you are in a seaside resort. When the weather is nice, it is awesome to walk or bike along the sandy beaches. The big downside of this Center Parc is the pool, which is a bit small and showing its age. To top it all off, it closes super early, at 6 PM! At this latitude, it is still light out until 10 PM in early summer! The bungalows are decent, clean, but could use a little refreshing.

One of the biggest castles in Europe I think, and honestly, you can spend hours if you want to take the time to look at every room in detail. I admit that after a while, I was taking less time, since the decor tends to repeat itself and loses its appeal once you see so many in a row.

This is an imposing and majestic monument that reminds us that Mallorca is not just a beach resort but also a place steeped in history. Gothic in inspiration from the start, the construction lasted several centuries! Seeing it from the harbor and getting closer to see the details of its architecture is very impressive. There is an entrance fee. It is fairly understated, except for the myriad of multicolored stained glass windows!

Ancient castle overlooking the city and its bay. It is accessible by car or on foot via a staircase that climbs up from the harbor. If you choose the stairs, it is a bit long but still doable! The castle is surrounded by a park and a small grove. The interior is fairly basic. There is a patio surrounded by arches, which has its charm. The most interesting part is the sweeping view toward Palma and the Mediterranean. I would stick to a free visit on Sunday. I would not necessarily pay to go inside.

Contemporary art museum with free admission. Beautiful 17th-century building showcasing Spanish and international works from recent decades. Picasso fans will be thrilled to visit the section of the museum dedicated to the great master.

Very beautiful little sandy cove accessible after a short walk on steep paths (not recommended for strollers or people with limited mobility). Come early in the morning, otherwise you won't even have a spot to put your towel. Swimming is super pleasant in the turquoise waters. There is a sort of cave carved out by the waves that you can check out by swimming a few dozen yards out.

If you want to spend your whole stay doing Disneyland, this wouldn't be my first choice. The walking distance to the theme parks and Disney Village is too far. If you want to do Disney activities while feeling like a trapper on a forest adventure, why not.

When arriving in Budapest, I made a note to absolutely see this bridge since all the guidebooks rave about it. The one presented as the Pearl of the Danube is actually in a great location, connecting the two historic hearts of Buda and Pest, the two cities that merged to become Budapest. The view of the Castle up on the hill and the Corso quays is pretty. Now, the bridge itself is rather ordinary. The lion statues that decorate it and its architecture did not impress me all that much. All that to say, yes, it is worth visiting and crossing, if only to wander through the most interesting neighborhoods of the city, but do not expect too much from it.