Nice is a city that you can easily imagine on postcards, but in reality it is much more than that. When I arrived, the first thing that struck me was the light - somehow everything seemed more vibrant here: the blue of the sea was deeper, the sky was brighter, the colors of the buildings were more saturated. The Mediterranean atmosphere immediately permeated me, and I had a feeling this is a place where I can simply slow down. Nice is not just a beautiful city on the coast -

Monaco is like a mix of Hollywood, Monte Carlo, and French Riviera elegance, all sprinkled onto a sheer cliff face overlooking the sea. It’s small, dense, and incredibly spectacular. I’ve spent a day there several times, but every moment felt like I’d stepped onto a movie set - yachts, casinos, palm trees, and glitz in every direction. Walking around the city-state is like a continuous up-and-down journey - the levels alternate, with elevators, escalators and alleys weaving t