Hôtel Trocadéro

The ocean colors along this coast are worth the trip on their own, but Nice has so much more to offer! Besides being a perfect base to explore the Côte d’Azur, there’s a lot in the city deserving your attention. In this guide, I'm sharing all the favorite spots and helpful tips I gathered from the times I visited Nice. If we exclude day trips, these activities can easily fit into a weekend getaway. But you’ll probably want to spend more time in Nice to allow you to explore other towns and beaches nearby. This guide also includes updated information about public transportation. The system changed in July 2023, just a few days before I visited Nice for the second time, and even locals were having a hard time figuring it out.

With an area of 2.02 km2, Monaco is the world's second-smallest sovereign state (after the Vatican). Its mild climate, scenery, and gambling facilities have all contributed to Monaco’s reputation as a playground for the wealthy. It is now widely regarded as a luxury destination. But that does not mean it is only accessible to a select few or that you have to break the bank to go. In addition, a rich history is hidden behind the appearance of decadent wealth and extravagance. If you follow these suggestions, you can see and do a lot in Monaco on a budget, even if expensive brand shops, trendy 5-star hotels, and flashy sports cars are not your thing (believe me, they are not mine either).