Travel inspiration for the traveler who is always looking for the hidden gems
Sharing travel inspiration and information about the most interesting destinations in the world. If you love design boutique hotels and exploring the local food culture as much as I do, then you’ve come to the right place!
Travel inspiration for the traveler who is always looking for the hidden gems
Sharing travel inspiration and information about the most interesting destinations in the world. If you love design boutique hotels and exploring the local food culture as much as I do, then you’ve come to the right place!
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12x Best places to eat in Athens: modern restaurants & eateries
It’s no surprise that Greece is a foodie paradise. Especially the capital Athens offers countless fantastic restaurants, making it tough to decide where to eat. If you want to enjoy good food in Athens, you’re certainly not limited to Greek cuisine. Whatever you’re...
12x Best places to eat in Athens: modern restaurants & eateries
It’s no surprise that Greece is a foodie paradise. Especially the capital Athens offers countless fantastic restaurants, making it tough to decide where to eat. If you want to enjoy good food in Athens, you’re certainly not limited to Greek cuisine. Whatever you’re craving, you’ll find it here. However, during my city trip to Athens, I tried to eat as much Greek food as possible—but with a modern twist. In this article, I’m sharing the best places to eat in Athens that I got to try during...
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PLACES TO STAY
Monument Hotel Athens – Review of a luxury boutique hotel
For the most beautiful luxury boutique hotel in Athens, you’ll want to head to the Psirri neighborhood. Nestled just around the corner from the bustling Varvakeios Market and surrounded by street art, local restaurants, and artisanal shops, you’ll find the stunning...
17x Best things to do in Athens, Greece + useful tips
For a European city trip in the off-season, Athens is the perfect destination. I always struggle to decide where to go in October or November for a decent chance at good weather. Turns out that Athens is the answer! A few days of 20-25°C sunshine quickly made me...
Where to eat in Tallinn: 9 great cafes and restaurants
Tallinn is such a great destination for a city break. While it's said to be a lot of fun during the summer months, I deliberately chose to visit Tallinn right in the middle of winter. Why? Fewer tourists, lower hotel rates, but most importantly: snow. A beautiful, old...
10x The best boutique hotels in the Netherlands
One of my favorite things about a city trip is staying at a beautiful boutique hotel. A place where great attention has been paid to the (design) interior, the service is top-notch, and you're spoiled with a delicious breakfast in the morning. For the past few years,...
Chiayi food guide: my 5 favorite restaurants & cafés
There are two main reasons why you should include Chiayi in your Taiwan itinerary. First, you can visit the beautiful Alishan Forest Recreation Area from here as a day trip. And second, it’s famous for its food scene and authentic Taiwanese dishes that originate from...
Magical Alishan: a perfect day trip from Chiayi
In addition to visiting amazing cities like Taipei and Tainan, you definitely don't want to miss Taiwan's beautiful nature. Taroko Gorge is on every nature lover's list. But there's another national park in Taiwan that's absolutely worth a visit: Alishan National...
HOTELS
Monument Hotel Athens – Review of a luxury boutique hotel
For the most beautiful luxury boutique hotel in Athens, you’ll want to head to the Psirri neighborhood. Nestled just around the corner from the bustling Varvakeios Market and surrounded by street art, local restaurants, and artisanal shops, you’ll find the stunning...
10x The best boutique hotels in the Netherlands
One of my favorite things about a city trip is staying at a beautiful boutique hotel. A place where great attention has been paid to the (design) interior, the service is top-notch, and you're spoiled with a delicious breakfast in the morning. For the past few years,...
Boutique Hotel Beekhuizen: a luxury stay in a national park
As much as I love city trips, sometimes all I want is to spend some time in nature. Enjoying the fresh air and some peace and quiet. Ideally, with a bit of luxury, of course. And I can now tell you from personal experience that when it comes to luxury hotels...
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Are you planning your next city trip and need inspiration for what to do, where to stay and best places to eat? Or are you looking for ideas which city to explore next? These travel guides of my favorite cities can help you get the most out of your next trip.
Hi, I’m Jacintha and welcome to Urban Pixxels
Urban Pixxels is all about travel inspiration and information for the traveler who wants to explore the most interesting destinations in the world; prefers design boutique hotels over hostels; is always looking for the hidden gems; and believes that exploring the local food culture is just as important as sightseeing.
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Escape to nature
Forget the everyday craziness and travel to more remote places where you can slow down, admire beautiful nature, and have unforgettable experiences.
