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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 […]

Martisor – the Romanian spring tradition

Martisor is a Romanian tradition celebrated every year at the beginning of March, and it signifies the return of the spring season. On the first day of March, men give women small pieces of jewelry or charms (like brooches or […]

Lake Tahoe on a snowy day with snow covered trees

Photo Diaries: A snowy day in Lake Tahoe

To me, there aren’t many things that could beat a snowy day in the mountains. I love waking up in a winter wonderland and planning my day according to the weather outside. And many times, that means going out in […]

Plum Dumplings Recipe (Galuste cu prune)

My grandmother used to make plum dumplings in the late summer and fall when she would find juicy and sweet plums everywhere on the outside markets in Bucharest. This recipe has Hungarian, German, and Romanian origins, and it’s filling enough […]

Christmas in New York – 20 things to do

If you love Christmas as much as I do, New York might be the best place to spend the most wonderful time of the year and to get into your festive spirit! However, Christmas in New York is magical, and […]

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How to read more books in the new year

One of my dearest childhood memories is a beautiful summer day on my grandparents’ balcony. I was no more than ten years old, and reading on that balcony was one of my favorite summer activities. I looked at the blue […]

Cinnamon Stars Biscuits: A royal recipe from Buckingham Palace

This year was the third time when I decided to bake the Cinnamon Stars Biscuits for Christmas, so you can imagine this has become one of our favorite recipes! First published by the royal pastry chefs in 2019, the Cinnamon […]

How to dry orange slices for decorations

Decorating with dried orange slices (or any other citrus) is one of my favorite festive Christmas activities. If you wonder how to dry orange slices, it’s so easy, and it also makes your kitchen smell heavenly! Dried orange slices can […]

10 Festive Christmas Trees I love this year

With Christmas around the corner, this is the peak season for decorating your home! Every year I love gathering ideas for decorating my Christmas tree. And even though there are ornaments very dear to my heart that I always use, […]

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