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Destinations / France / Paris

10 Things You Should Know Before Coming to Paris – Parisian Etiquette (Part II)

Let’s acquaint ourselves with Parisian etiquette and some insights I’ve gleaned as a Parisian—nuances that come with experience,…

3 April 2024
Jardin des Plantes Cherry tree pink flowers
Destinations / France / Paris

Watch the Cherry Trees Bloom at the Jardin des Plantes

For the past few years, it has been fashionable to seek out places to observe cherry blossoms outside…

2 April 2024
Destinations / France / Paris

10 Things You Should Know Before Coming to Paris – Plan Your Trip (Part I)

Are you planning your trip to Paris, perhaps this summer for the 2024 Olympics? You might discover that…

20 March 2024
Hanami sakura in Kyoto
Destinations / Japan

🌸 Hanami Guide: How to Contemplate Sakura 🌸

Hanami, literally “looking at flowers,” is an institution in Japan. Every year, at the time of sakura blossoms,…

18 March 2024
Lonely Planet Reunion island guidebook
Reunion Island / The Fablab / Travel writing

The Lonely Planet Reunion island guidebook is out!

I am excited to announce the release of the Lonely Planet guidebook on Reunion Island, to which I…

22 January 2024
Tour Saint-Jacques Paris Secret Stairway to Heaven
Destinations / France / Paris

Tour Saint-Jacques: Paris’ Secret Stairway to Heaven

In bustling Châtelet, surrounded by the paths of tourists and locals alike, stands the Tour Saint-Jacques (Saint-Jacques Tower).…

12 November 2023
Cisterna Basilica Istanbul
Destinations / Turkey

Istanbul’s Sunken Palace: a Visit to the Cisterna Basilica

In early October, I found myself exploring the streets and alleys of Istanbul for a fleeting three days.…

22 October 2023
Destinations / Turkey

From Palaces to Rooftops: 3 Days in Istanbul

With its rich tapestry of history, culture, and modern attractions, Turkey’s metropolis can be mesmerising. Spending 3 days…

21 October 2023
Hell-Bourg's Ancient Baths
Destinations / France / Reunion Island

A Fairytale Walk to Hell-Bourg’s Ancient Baths

At the heart of Salazie, the village of Hell-Bourg is listed as one of the most beautiful villages…

1 September 2023
Destinations / The Netherlands

Before the Tulips: Early Spring at Keukenhof

The Netherlands is famous for its tulips, and everybody knows that. Keukenhof Garden, the tulip paradise that makes…

28 July 2023
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Fabienne Fong Yan
Digital strategist & Travel writer

A former digital nomad, now a semi-sedentary freelancer based in Paris. I spend most of my time falling in love with places & people - and I live to tell stories about them. I cover the Paris and Reunion Island destinations for Lonely Planet.

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