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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 […]

Photo Diaries: The beautiful island of Aero

Located in the Baltic Sea, Aero is one of the most beautiful islands of Denmark. With a rural charm, the island is a combination of 18th-century houses and cottages, colorful beach huts, rustic farms, and windy hills. I think it’s a perfect […]

What to eat and drink in Rio de Janeiro (I)

Brazil is a very diverse country, and this also reflects on its culinary scene. African, European and Indian influences are melting together with the native foods to create some delicious and unique dishes: Pão de Queijo Pão de Queijo originates […]

How to spend a few days in beautiful Porto

Porto is traditional Portugal at its finest: architectural treasures, delicious food, narrow cobbled streets, late evenings on the Douro river with a glass of Porto wine, friendly people, and a laid-back atmosphere. This Portuguese city brings together so much history […]

Rio de Janeiro in 10 days

White sand beaches framed by palm trees and mountains in the background, lush tropical forests, colonial architecture, ice-cold Caipirinhas, endless sunshine, and friendly people who still have “joie de vivre” – these are just some of the reasons why Rio […]

10 exciting and free things to do in San Francisco

Visiting San Francisco doesn’t always come cheap, but there are still plenty of fantastic ways to have some fun without spending even a single penny. Here are my top ten tips – read on and discover what you can do […]

Top 10 things to see in Nuremberg

Located on the river Pegnitz, Nuremberg (Nürnberg) is the second largest city in Bavaria and the unofficial capital of Franconia. Famous for many things – the old medieval castle, the gingerbread, and the Christmas Market – Nuremberg is, above all […]

Traditional foods & drinks at Christmas Markets in Germany

Christmas Markets are one of my favorite places to try new festive foods and discover the culinary style of a new country; they are the perfect place to find traditional specialties, tasty dishes, and comforting foods. A mug of Gluhwein […]

The best Christmas Markets to visit in Berlin this year

Christmas is very loved in Berlin, and so are the Christmas Markets. Most of them open at the end of November and go up to Christmas, in a wide variety of locations (city squares, old castles, woods, on rooftops), each […]

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