For two or three years, Japan had been sitting quietly on my travel wish list. I kept returning to the idea, listening my husband’s stories about temples, markets, and distant cities whose names already sounded like small adventures. Still, I hesitated. December did not seem like the obvious time to go. Winter, shorter days, cold weather β I wondered if we would miss the country … Continue reading Japan – winter edition πΎ
Once upon a time…. no actually too many times by far… I have been to Paris and defo going back again and again. I have been blessed in my life to have the extension of the family that lives in le ville where everything is a fairy tale. I usually do not go back to places I have visited but Paris is Paris! And is … Continue reading πΌ to Paris, to Paris πΌ
In 2025 From the recent Cyprus travels, I got mesmerised and attracted back to the ancient glory times of Greece. In cold winter times, I usually make one hop back to the Mediterranean. This time, I revisited Athens. My landing was quite late on a Friday evening. What was supposed to be a quick drive to the hotel, turned out an escape from the traffic-blocked … Continue reading Athens, Greece
In 2025 This was a completely different visit, unlike the winter edition of 2018 – that you can see scrolling below. This was rather summer vacation with a bit of culture and history. I will start chronologically. π Landing was a bit late, so our morning start was a bit late as well. We were in Protaras – the eastern side of Cyprus. I was … Continue reading Cyprus β΅
In 2025 I will start with the refreshments. π It was a cold October morning and I have been driving for 2 hours to have my weekend trip. We parked right below the main square. Lille is one of those cities where you can still arrive to city center by car – although partially and then it brings you to the underground garage. If you … Continue reading Lille, France
Nestled at the northeastern part of Belgium, right beside the Dutch border, is the seaside resort of Knokke. An elegant coastal town, with very posh, elegant-dressed people, and full of skyscrapers that are trying to get some of the Belgian North Sea sun. A paradox in it. Given that itβs right on the North Sea coast, Knokke offers an irresistible blend of sea, sand, and … Continue reading Knokke-chic, Belgium π§πͺ
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 π«π· Alesia & Flavigny-sur-Ozeraine
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 historyΒ 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 π
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! π Luckily, the environment was totally different and easy going so I had enough time to collect my … Continue reading Mallorca
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