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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 […]

Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)

When it’s getting cold outside, this Finnish Salmon Soup is one of my favorite dishes for dinner. It’s a healthy and nutritious comfort food made with salmon, vegetables, and lots of dill, exactly what I need on a foggy and […]

The giant Gingerbread House at Fairmont Hotel: A San Francisco tradition

The Gingerbread House at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco is an iconic holiday tradition, dating back to 1995. The construction is a life-sized gingerbread house that measures around 25 feet high and 35 feet wide and can be visited […]

10 San Francisco Holiday Activities to Enjoy this Winter

With the last pumpkin put down from the porch and the last witch sent to sleep in the decorations box until next year, the festive season is about to start. And in San Francisco, it begins somewhere around November 1st. […]

Pumpkin Malasadas at Leonard's Bakery Oahu

What I loved eating in Oahu, Hawaii

This was our 4th time visiting the island of Oahu in Hawaii! And maybe some of you are wondering why we’re not visiting the other islands, too. Well, we will do that at some point, of course. But we love […]

Romanian Apple Pie Recipe (Placinta cu mere)

In my family, apple pie (“Placinta cu mere”) was a grandma’s dessert specialty. I don’t even remember eating the traditional apple pie on another occasion other than when my grandmother (mamaie) would bake it on a fall day after she […]

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 […]

Midsummer cake with strawberries and meringues

Swedish Midsummer Cake Recipe (Midsommartårta)

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 […]

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