When summer really hits Berlin, you start to search for options to cool yourself off. And Berlin has no shortage of green areas, lakes and other places that can make you feel in the heart of nature and not in one of the biggest European cities. What was difficult for […]
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Nata Lisboa – the taste of Portugal in the middle of Berlin
Maybe some of you know by now I’m absolutely in love with Portugal. The sunny coast kissed by the ocean, the historical and fascinating Oporto and, last but not least, Lisbon, with its cosmopolitan and bohemian vibe, all this make Portugal a place like no other for me. From north […]
Read MoreSummer Experiences: Figs, delicious homemade food and tea houses from another time in Bucharest
My first interview from 100 Days of Summer is with Roxana, who’s currently living in Bucharest and she’s one of the best guides I know if you’re not looking for mainstream experiences. When it comes to cool spots to go out, underground places to discover, tips of the best streets […]
Read MoreFive things to do in Dresden
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 […]
Read MorePostcards 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 […]
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