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San Francisco Christmas Markets: my 2025 Guide

San Francisco Christmas Markets – my favorite ones in the city and around! San Francisco may not have snowy rooftops or cobblestone streets. Still, every December the city finds its own way to feel festive — through glowing lights, cozy pop-ups, handmade crafts, and holiday markets that bring together artists, […]

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 […]

Best Day Trips from Berlin: Castles, Lakes & Culture

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 the best day trips from Berlin. From castles and lakes to charming towns, each destination […]

Fun and interesting facts about Portland, Oregon

If you have ever wondered what makes Portland, Oregon special, here is a list of some fun and interesting facts about the City of Roses: Portland has many nicknames Portland has more than one nickname. Maybe the most famous is […]

One day in Portland: How to spend 24 hours in Portland, Oregon

The largest city in the state of Oregon, Portland is a hip, unique, and “weird” city, well known for many things. The arts and culture scene, impressive outdoors, coffee, craft beer, food trucks culture, and progressive views are only some […]

Easy Romanian Fruit Cake (Pandispan cu fructe)

This Fruit Cake was always present on the menu during summer in our house in Bucharest. My mother and grandmother used to make this fluffy and easy cake, and I think it was a must-do recipe for every family in […]

Photo Diaries: Point Reyes Lighthouse

If you love lighthouses, wide windy beaches, and endless foggy coastlines, you should put Point Reyes Lighthouse on your travel list! Located on the northern Californian coast in Marin County, Point Reyes Lighthouse is one of the windiest and foggiest […]

10 remote places in the world to dream about (or to visit someday)

In a time of social distancing and almost no traveling, making plans for a future vacation is the next best way to ease your wanderlust. But what will you choose as your first destination when things go back to normal? […]

Iconic cafes in the world: Confeitaria Colombo in Rio de Janeiro

Confeitaria Colombo in Rio de Janeiro is not only a landmark of the Cidade Maravilhosa but also one of the most beautiful cafes in the world, along with Cafe Central in Vienna, Cafe de la Paix in Paris, and Caffe […]

Caipirinha – Brazil’s Traditional Cocktail

Caipirinha is Brazil’s National Cocktail and one of the classic and well-known cocktails in the world. It’s the refreshing cocktail you can savor in Rio de Janeiro while sitting on one of the most famous beaches in the world, Copacabana or […]

What to see in Las Vegas other than casinos

Bright lights, never-ending days, vivid nightlife, time that loses its meaning in the glittering casinos, eye-catching buildings on the verge of kitsch, gambling, and parties. Las Vegas might be well known for all these, but certainly, there’s more to it […]

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