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Spiced Drinks from Around the World: from Chai to Glühwein

As the air turns crisp and cozy evenings call for something warm in hand, spiced drinks from around the world take the spotlight. From fragrant Indian chai to European mulled wine and Latin American hot chocolate, every culture has found a way to wrap warmth and spice into a comforting […]

10 Places to Celebrate Halloween in San Francisco (2025 Guide)

Planning a spooky-sweet Halloween in the city? From immersive haunts in a historic mint to family festivals and cult-classic films, Halloween in San Francisco delivers thrills for every vibe—families, date nights, and late-night creatures of the night. Here are 10 great ways to celebrate Halloween in San Francisco this year. […]

A Kid-friendly Travel Guide to Oahu, Hawaii

After so many visits, Oahu, Hawaii, has become a place that feels like home. With its year-round perfect weather and breathtaking beauty, we’ve enjoyed every moment here—first as a couple and now with our son. And maybe that’s why I keep dreaming about moving here someday! Why Oahu is […]

Fall Sangria Recipe with White Wine and Apple Cider

Fall Sangria Recipe is one of my favorite recipes for a cozy fall evening with friends! As the leaves begin changing and the apples start ripening, I’m looking for a drink that embraces all the fall flavors. And this is Fall Sangria, the perfect drink for fall get-togethers or just […]

Best Places to visit in Europe in Fall (2025 Travel Guide)

Best places to visit in Europe in the fall include fairytale cities, charming medieval towns, and breathtaking natural landscapes. Traveling during autumn means enjoying mild weather, golden foliage, fewer crowds, and better prices. I’ve always thought fall is the ideal season for wandering through museums, lingering in cozy cafés, and […]

Fall festivals near Berlin: Historisches Apfelfest

Gone are the days when summer used to be a part of our daily lives here in Berlin. I remember walking down Kastanienalee, watching the people at the buzzing cafes, soaking up the sun, slowly drinking their beers and ice […]

100 Days of Summer

Summer Experiences: Be open to the city and the city will be open to you

“If you have someone you think is the one, take them and travel around the world. Buy a plane ticket for the two of you to travel all over the world, to places that are hard to reach and hard […]

Wannsee Strandbad – the lake where berliners go when they miss the sea

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 […]

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 […]

100 Days of Summer

Summer 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 […]

Five 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 […]

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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 […]

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Bucharest: 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 […]

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