It’s been almost one week since the weather started behaving more like spring. And to enjoy the warm, fuzzy sun, I headed to Paris to explore it by foot. Today I present you the best things to do in Paris during Spring.
Visit Greece: Meteora travel guide
Meteora was by far one of the highlights of our trip to Greece. Out-of-this-worldly rock formations dominate the whole area. The visit to Meteora offered us a unique experience of nature’s grandeur, history and human’s desire to reach for God’s feet – literally. Read here our Meteora travel guide.
Artist Q&A: becoming a freelance illustrator
If you’ve been around for while, you know that sometime I share my art on Travels of Plushy. I am very excited about having launched my side career as a freelance illustrator! Today I’m answering some of the questions people keep asking me, in this artist Q&A that I will update when needed.
Myanmar adventures: visit the Golden Rock Pagoda
As yesterday we arrived in Bago, we are still trying to get used to all the local traffic rush. After a short night sleep, today we are setting off for Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, known as Golden Rock Pagoda.
Travel adventures: year 2017 in review
In 2017 I’ve been able to grow and continue exploring some of the area in France and abroad. Even though some things started to change, we continued widening our horizons. These are our travel adventures: year 2017 in review.
When change is needed, act on it
This is not a blog post about my travels, nor my passions. This is a note of me starting to change my daily monotony. Use it too! When change is needed, act on it.
First children’s book: “My winter holidays”
I hope 2018 finds you well! I have a present for you! My first children’s book “My winter holidays” is now online. Let me know what you think!
Next year’s project: I’m becoming a freelance illustrator!!!
At the beginning of December I have decided to become a freelance illustrator. I became very pumped about the idea, so I came out with a project for myself. Discover more about my approach and my projects!
Travels of Plushy wishes you happy holidays
These couple of months were quite hectic for my partner and I, so I wasn’t able to write anything for you. But I returned to wish you happy holidays. That being said, I am planing to be back in business starting 2018.
Black Friday sales: Citybreak to Venice
Today I want to share a story of how I traveled for the weekend from Paris to Venice and spent only 8€ on plane tickets for a round trip for two persons. The perfect citybreak to Venice thanks to Black Friday sales!
Visit Nantes, France: Photo diary and guide
Last Easter holiday we went to visit Nantes, in the Western part of France, in Bretagne region. At the time of the trip I was stunned by the dirt of the city that eclipsed its beauty. After more than half year I began to chill out about this and decided to tell you about Nantes. Because, despite the garbage I saw during that weekend, the city is very beautiful and you should definitely visit Nantes.
Visit Greece: Thessaloniki travel guide
For a long period of time I wanted to visit Greece. This year we somehow managed to get there. As cheapest flights from Paris were into Thessaloniki, we kinda went with the flow and decided to visit Thessaloniki too. Hence, here’s my Thessaloniki travel guide.
Discover castle of Vitré in France
The best part of living in Paris area is definitely being able to visit cities and towns around. As I mentioned in my post with tips for traveling with a full time job, my favourite way of traveling is during the weekend. In a new recent visit we got to discover the castle of Vitré.
Travel Art Project: exploration series
Recently I shared with you my project of illustrations featuring our travel destinations and you loved it. Today we continue this Travel Art Project with exploration series.
How to afford traveling with full time job
A full time job has its advantages and disadvantages when it comes to traveling. Today I’ll be pointing out the limitations and give you tips on how to get the most of your trips while managing the limited holidays available. Here’s how to afford traveling with full time job!
Discover Fougères castle in France
Last weekend we visited the region of Bretagne, another unique and picturesque place in France. We celebrated Bastille Day in Fougères, a town that hosts the largest fortress of Europe. Read more about Fougères castle!
My travel art project: Sunset series
Without a proper introduction, I drop only this: Welcome to my travel art project! I kept it a surprise for quite a long time, as I guess I wasn’t sure people would like to read about my art stuff. But that changed, and I’m very thankful it did! Today I can finally introduce you to my travel art project I started in the beginning of the year.
Discover The Road of Castles in Provence region
As we’re back from a small trip in Provence region in France, I have so much to share with you! Even though the main purpose of this trip was to finally see the lavender fields, we discovered this hidden gem called the Road of Castles in Provence, in South Luberon area.
My first permanent painting exhibition in Paris area
For the last four years since I moved to France I have been able to develop my artistic side and pursue this dream of mine to be recognized as a painter or artist. I am super excited to announce my participation in my first permanent painting exhibition in Paris area.
Best spot for lavender fields in Provence
France has so many beautiful scenery types that I don’t even know where to start. When I first moved to France I was eager for more Paris with all its Parisian clichés. More than four years later, I can say that I’m a professional guide even among my French friends. Last week I was able to check an important bucket list item from my Places to see this life list. I found the best spot for lavender fields in Provence region.