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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 […]

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

Midsummer cake with strawberries and meringues

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. […]

Powell’s Books: The World’s Largest Independent Bookstore

Powell’s City of Books is the world’s largest used and new bookstore, spanning over 68,000 square feet and housing approximately one million books. The iconic bookstore is located in Portland, Oregon, and it’s one of the city landmarks. The story […]

Romanian Sweet Cheese Pie (placinta cu branza)

Romanian Sweet Cheese Pie was the first type of pie I was introduced to when I was little. Both my grandmother and my mother used to bake this sweet cheese pie, and I loved it every single time, especially when […]

Best museums to visit in Oahu, Hawaii

While Hawaii is best known for its iconic beaches, it also has such a rich and diverse cultural heritage. You can deepen your understanding and appreciation of the local culture by visiting some of the best Hawaiian museums located on […]

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 […]

Vanilla Eclairs Recipe – how to make the classic french eclairs

Eating eclairs filled with luscious vanilla cream and chocolate glaze was one of my greatest childhood pleasures. Of course, there were chocolate, coffee, or hazelnut-filled eclairs besides vanilla. But the classic eclair with vanilla custard remains my true love. Eclairs […]

Spring Traditions from Around the World

Spring is celebrated in many ways, whether celebrating Easter, observing the spring equinox, or welcoming nature’s rebirth and the return of warm weather. Here is a list of 10 spring traditions from around the world that could inspire you to […]

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