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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 […]

100 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 […]

Berlin Day Trips: Where History, Nature, and Culture Meet

Berlin is a never-ending source of things to do, filled with creative energy, history, and contrasts. But even a week in the city isn’t enough to see it all—and just beyond its borders, you’ll find a world of castles, lakes, […]

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Why 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, […]

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A 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 […]

Legends of Untersberg

There are a lot of legends and fairy tales surrounding Untersberg, the mythic mountain in Austria. Many of them refer to ancestral creatures – the dwarfs, small people with magical powers, the time-traveling phenomenon, and legendary emperors. I read some […]

Salzburger Nockerl – the famous austrian soufflé

Salzburger Nockerl is a sweet soufflé made with eggs, sugar (a lot of sugar), flour, vanilla, and occasionally raspberry sauce. Salzburger Nockerl originates from Salzburg, Austria, and its picks of fluffy souffle represent the three mountains around Salzburg: Mönchsberg, Kapuzinerberg, […]

Mozart Kugel – the one and only Salzburger chocolate

You have probably heard about Mozart Kugel, the traditional Austrian chocolate sweet. If you happen to visit Salzburg or any other city in Austria, don’t hesitate to taste the famous candies. *This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn […]

Ten things to do in Salzburg

Salzburg is a beautiful city to visit any time of the year. Spend 3-4 days here to discover Salzburg’s treasures, or even more if you want to get a better feel of the whole area. Definitely, you will find things […]

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