In the valleys and slopes west of the Saône, a tributary of the Rhône, the most famous wines are produced here, and are commonly referred to as Burgundies. 🙂 The route in this part of France is called Route des Grands Crus. It runs from Dijon in the north to Santenay in the south, traversing the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. This route was created in 1937, … Continue reading Beaune – capital of Burgundy wines 🇫🇷
Traveling through Burgundy in May, I passed by so many green hills decorated with cows and wheat fields. These will forever be my associations with this French region. After all, beef bourguignon is a go-to dish: a French stew of beef braised in red burgundy wine. And yes, Tiffany, I know I’ve accidentally taken a photo of sheeps next to millions of cows around. Before … Continue reading Burgundy along the route 🇫🇷 Alesia & Flavigny-sur-Ozeraine
This little Croatian adventure through Istria continued towards the seaside. As I set foot in Porec’s old town, it felt like stepping into a time capsule. This used to be a place where I waitered during the summer time as a student. Some lovely memories of sunbathing, wind on the terrace, swimming in the moonlight with other colleagues and lovely conversations with guests from all over … Continue reading Poreč, Croatia
Charming, medieval and truffled. Sounds very Shakespearean! In reality, it is the perfect half-day trip destination. Tucked on a small hilltop village overlooking the surrounding landscapes. It’s known for its medieval stone streets full of history, encircled by beautiful castle walls with views over neighboring forests and endless vineyards. Add a handful of delicious restaurants! The name of the village is also of Celtic origin, … Continue reading Motovun, Croatia
Belgium is known for its charming towns and cities, and there are a few spa towns in the country that are popular for their wellness offerings and mineral-rich springs. One of the most well-known spa towns in Belgium is Spa itself, which is where the term “spa” originated. Overall, Spa is a charming Belgian town that offers a perfect combination of wellness, relaxation, natural beauty, … Continue reading Spaaaaaaaa
Living in Belgium, I try to get to know local costumes as much as possible and not to stuck in the bubble of the expats. I dressed like a German, putting on my Bavarian dirndle and dived into the celebrations. The carnival’s history dates back to approximately the 14th century. No wonder it takes for 5 days and ends on the day of Mardi Gras, just … Continue reading Carneval de Binche
Sometimes ago I had the chance to visit Kosovo and lake Ohrid. The idea to visit Albania – the neighborhood country was born. I landed to Tirana International Airport and took the taxi. The driver was super kind. He didn’t speak any of my languages but somehow I understood that he needs 5 minutes to pay for the parking. There was no kidnapping happening, only … Continue reading Albania 👐
Still with the Olympics in my head, I landed to Mallorca. I left my brother at the airport towards Zagreb and took my finally greatly deserved vacation. I needed the sun, the heat, the food and some days to shake my head what was all that about! 🙂 Luckily, the environment was totally different and easy going so I had enough time to collect my … Continue reading Mallorca
Technically, or administratively, the city belongs to the state of Bavaria but truly there is nothing about Lederhosen, Weißwurst, Bier and Biergartens. Würzburg, the wine capital of Franconia in the northwestern tip of Bavaria, will show you that there’s more to life than beer and sausage. The dialect is different, the choice of sausage is Bratwurst and here you’ll find endless rows of vineyards and … Continue reading Exploring the Franconian wine capital of Bavaria: Würzburg, Germany
Never in my life did I think I would have an honour of traveling to Kosovo 🙂 Booking this trip was a bit of a bullet in my throat but it ended up being totally thrilled with the state/non-state. Depends on which side you are. Travelling from Skopje to Prishtina, our local guide welcomed us on a mini bus and offered us some rakija. The … Continue reading Kosovo
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