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What to do in Oahu, Hawaii, on a rainy day

If you’re wondering what to do in Oahu on a rainy day, the good news is that rain in Hawaii rarely lasts all day. Tropical showers are often short but intense, so it’s helpful to plan a mix of outdoor and indoor activities. A rainy day in Hawaii is not […]

Swedish Midsummer Cake Recipe (Midsommartårta)

This Swedish Midsummer Cake is a show-stopping celebration cake filled with fresh strawberries, cream, and luscious vanilla custard, everything stacked between an airy vanilla sponge. It’s a traditional Midsummer staple, baked everywhere in Sweden to celebrate the year’s longest day. READ MORE: Swedish Princess Cake Recipe The cake’s vibrant colors […]

Midsummer – a Swedish celebration of the summer solstice

Midsummer celebration, also known as the summer solstice, is a time of year celebrated for centuries by cultures worldwide. This day marks the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. It is also considered a magical night and the start of the fertility […]

Iconic cafes in the world: Confeitaria Colombo in Rio de Janeiro

Confeitaria Colombo in Rio de Janeiro is not only a landmark of the Cidade Maravilhosa but also one of the most beautiful cafes in the world, along with Cafe Central in Vienna, Cafe de la Paix in Paris, and Caffe […]

Caipirinha – Brazil’s Traditional Cocktail

Caipirinha is Brazil’s National Cocktail and one of the classic and well-known cocktails in the world. It’s the refreshing cocktail you can savor in Rio de Janeiro while sitting on one of the most famous beaches in the world, Copacabana or […]

What to see in Las Vegas other than casinos

Bright lights, never-ending days, vivid nightlife, time that loses its meaning in the glittering casinos, eye-catching buildings on the verge of kitsch, gambling, and parties. Las Vegas might be well known for all these, but certainly, there’s more to it […]

How to travel the world without leaving home

While nothing can replace the real experience of traveling, when you hop on the plane or car and hit the road, with tones of plans, list of things to see, and places to visit, there are still ways you can […]

Cannoli – a staple of Sicilian cuisine

Cannoli—a tube-shaped pastry dish filled with sweet ricotta cream—is a staple of Sicilian cuisine and is largely known worldwide. “Cannoli” means “little tube” (is grammatically plural in Italian), referring to the pastry’s shape – a small tube, not bigger than […]

10 experiences to feel like a real Berliner

After more than two years spent in Berlin, I can say this city still holds such a special place in my heart. Completely different from the rest of Germany, Berlin is the city of freedom, people in search of fulfilling […]

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Best Places I visited in 2019 and travel plans for 2020

I can’t find only one word to define how 2019 was. But it came with some significant changes and challenges: we moved from Berlin to California, which involved a long process of figuring things out in our new place. Moving […]

Photo Diaries: Looking for the Fall in Nevada

I don’t think there’s a season that speaks more to my heart than fall does. When the air is crisp and the trees are dressed in golden shades, it’s time to spend more time outside and lose myself in the […]

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