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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 […]

Aloha State Eats: local specialties to try in Hawaii

The food in Hawaii is a melting pot of cultures with influences from all over the world: Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Thai, Portuguese, Puerto Rican, American, and Mexican. First, there was native Hawaiian cuisine, but over the years, the waves of […]

My top 10 experiences in Oahu, Hawaii

Some trips seem incredible from day one, while others need time, and only after a while do you start to value them. Hawaii falls into the second category. After I got home and spent some time thinking through all the […]

10 things to see on your first trip to Los Angeles

When visiting Los Angeles for the first time, deciding on what to choose for a weekend or even for a week can be a difficult task because the city has so many interesting places to see and activities to try. Maybe […]

Traditional foods and drinks in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro’s reputation for beach and samba culture may be worldwide, yet Brazilian food shouldn’t be overlooked because this country has some real gastronomical gems. If you have already read my first article about traditional dishes you should try […]

Sights and Bites

July Sights and Bites

Travels and weekend getaways are awesome, and I can’t wait to plan my next vacation, but what’s happening in between? There are daily discoveries, places I just discovered or past favorites worth revisiting. Lately, I’ve been thinking about a new […]

The Essential Guide to Summer in San Francisco

Summer in San Francisco may not be the hottest, but there are plenty of awesome things to do here to suit anyone’s summer vibe. If you travel to San Francisco and wonder what are the best things to experience here […]

The Little Mermaid: the story of Copenhagen’s most iconic statue

The Little Mermaid in Copenhagen is nowadays the city’s most famous statue and one of Denmark’s landmarks. If you ever received a postcard from Copenhagen (oh, how I loved those times when people still used to send real postcards and […]

Photo Diaries: Los Angeles & Venice Beach

Pastel sunsets, vibrant neighborhoods, a relaxed vibe, and the Hollywood magic touch: mix all these, and you’ve got a city that knows how to be awesome without even trying too much. This was my second time visiting Los Angeles, and […]

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