Coimbra & Santarem, Portugal

After 5 years, I was again in Portugal. Lisbon has been checked and explored quite well, so I decided to explore a bit more! I had a hotel in Oeiras so my friend who lives in Lisbon rented a car and we started a journey towards the north of the country. Santarém We visited Santarem at first. Just a small half an tour stop. As … Continue reading Coimbra & Santarem, Portugal

Sintra & Cabo da Rocka, Portugal

Sintra is a popular tourist attraction in Portugal due to its remarkable 19th century Romantic architecture and breath-taking landscapes. I learned Lord George Gordon Byron visited the place and amazed. And here is where he liked to have  a snack: But we enjoyed this little and narrow streets, stairs and old stone houses! The Palace Quinta de Regaleira is romantic palace and chapel, and a luxurious park that … Continue reading Sintra & Cabo da Rocka, Portugal

Düsseldorf, Germany

Hop on, hop off with a friend by Thalys train. From lovely Brussels to the city in the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan area. Upon the arrival we realized there are this iconic statues of Dusseldorf citizens everywhere: We discovered pretty soon why this city is all in business and industry, with the buildings like this: Anyhow, we continued towards the city center. The reformator’s church was somehow interesting … Continue reading Düsseldorf, Germany

Bordeaux, France 🍷🍷

So Milica called after a very long and hard day at work: Would you like to fly with me to Bordeaux for the weekend? – Is Friday included? -Yes it is, she said. -Hm, I can’t risk the day off at work, it is too soon. I just got back from Christmas holidays. 5 mins later I am texting my friend: You know what? Life … Continue reading Bordeaux, France 🍷🍷