Visit the Frauenkirche (The Church of Our Lady) Frauenkirche is Dresden’s most famous landmark. Completely destroyed in WWII, the church was rebuilt using as much as it was possible its remains; the dark colored stones that can be seen on the facade are the original ones. Visit the […]
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Postcards from Dresden
Dresden, once known as the Florence of the North, regained its baroque architectural charm after a tumultuous history during the World War II. Its palaces, domes, churches and cobblestone streets are waiting for you to step in, to discover their old charm and to be simply amazed. If you’re planning […]
Read MoreBucharest: the melancholy of a city caught between times
I can call home a lot of places, but there’s only one who has all the nostalgia of the place where I first learn to walk, speak and love. And this is Bucharest. This post is not about 10, 50 or 100 reasons why you should visit the capital of […]
Read More100 Days of Summer in Berlin
For me, every season is more of a state of mind. So it’s summer. It’s everything about morning coffees, flowers, markets, beautiful people, blue skies, unexpectedly summer rains, glittery lights, long evenings and good company. And this is my first summer in Berlin. I came here last autumn and I […]
Read More3 awesome day trips you can take from Berlin
For sure, Berlin it’s a never-ending source of things to do and puts out an incredible variety of places and experiences. Just spending a few days here, or even a week, can’t be enough to say you saw it all. But if you find yourself in Berlin, you have some […]
Read MoreWhy I (finally) consider Berlin home
It was one of the first days of October, last year, when we arrived in Berlin, me, my boyfriend and our dog. We have left behind a whole life in Bucharest, with family, friends, jobs, places we used to go, things we used to feel so comfortable doing. I remember that […]
Read MoreA Wednesday in Hamburg
Since the first weeks I moved here, Hamburg has been on my bucket-travel-list. I have been craving to discover its maritime spirit, the harbor, the unknown streets, the buildings and the ships. But, unfortunately, all those things remained just might-have-beens (because two other northern destinations have stolen my heart in […]
Read MoreLegends of Untersberg
There are a lot of legends and fairy tales surrounding Untersberg, the mythic mountain in Austria. Many of them refer to ancestral creatures – the dwarfs, small people with magical powers, the time-traveling phenomenon, and legendary emperors. I read some of them during my trip to Salzburg, trying to find […]
Read MoreSalzburger Nockerl – the famous austrian soufflé
Salzburger Nockerl is a sweet soufflé made with eggs, sugar (a lot of sugar), flour, vanilla, and occasionally raspberry sauce. Salzburger Nockerl originates from Salzburg, Austria, and its picks of fluffy souffle represent the three mountains around Salzburg: Mönchsberg, Kapuzinerberg, and Rainberg. This special extra-sweet dessert started its culinary journey […]
Read MoreMozart Kugel – the one and only Salzburger chocolate
You have probably heard about Mozart Kugel, the traditional Austrian chocolate sweet. If you happen to visit Salzburg or any other city in Austria, don’t hesitate to taste the famous candies. *This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no extra […]
Read MoreTen things to do in Salzburg
Salzburg is a beautiful city to visit any time of the year. Spend 3-4 days here to discover Salzburg’s treasures, or even more if you want to get a better feel of the whole area. Definitely, you will find things to do! Here you have a list you could start […]
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