Tallinn, Estonia – a medieval fairytale and a 🐻on my plate!

We arrived in Tallinn close to midnight, but the sun was still setting and the sky had beautiful northern colors. The arrival at the hotel was around midnight, but it immediately took my attention as it had a mix of medieval style, Northern Art Nouveau, and old Russian imperial influences, with wooden details, stone walls, and warm lights. Tallinn immediately felt like a city strongly … Continue reading Tallinn, Estonia – a medieval fairytale and a 🐻on my plate!

RED RIDING HOODMay 28, 2026May 30, 2026Leave a comment

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Dubrovnik, Croatia 🌊

We arrived in Dubrovnik on a midnight flight from cold, grey Brussels and went straight to sleep, still carrying the weight of the northern winter with us. The next morning, we woke into soft Mediterranean, bright stone, and that unmistakable Dalmatian light that makes everything feel slower and gentler. What followed were two days of pure Dalmatian bliss, where sea air, sun, and the rhythm … Continue reading Dubrovnik, Croatia 🌊

RED RIDING HOODApril 9, 2026April 9, 2026Leave a comment

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Japan – winter edition 🗾

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 — I wondered if we would miss the country … Continue reading Japan – winter edition 🗾

RED RIDING HOODMarch 16, 2026March 30, 2026Leave a comment

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Lille, France

In 2025 I will start with the refreshments. 🙂 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

RED RIDING HOODNovember 18, 2025November 18, 202512 Comments

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Burgundy along the route 🇫🇷 Alesia & Flavigny-sur-Ozeraine

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

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Albania 👐

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 👐

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Mallorca

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

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Exploring the Franconian wine capital of Bavaria: Würzburg, Germany

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

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Kosovo

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

RED RIDING HOODSeptember 23, 2023September 23, 2023Leave a comment

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Münster, Germany

When you dive into the story of this city, you go medieval. Let me show you where I ended up. This city is the cultural centre of the Westphalia region. It has been founded in the 8th century by Charlemagne by building the Cathedral dedicated to Saint Paul. The cathedral stands by the Münstersche Aa river. Upon arrival to the city, we went directly there. It was noon, and the … Continue reading Münster, Germany

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