After more than two years spent in Berlin, I can say this city still holds such a special place in my heart. Completely different from the rest of Germany, Berlin is the city of freedom, people in search of fulfilling their dreams, history embedded in every corner of the streets, […]
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Top 10 things to see in Nuremberg
Located on the river Pegnitz, Nuremberg (Nürnberg) is the second largest city in Bavaria and the unofficial capital of Franconia. Famous for many things – the old medieval castle, the gingerbread, and the Christmas Market – Nuremberg is, above all these, a lovely place stuffed with architectural wonders, worthy of […]
Read MoreTraditional foods & drinks at Christmas Markets in Germany
Christmas Markets are one of my favorite places to try new festive foods and discover the culinary style of a new country; they are the perfect place to find traditional specialties, tasty dishes, and comforting foods. A mug of Gluhwein and a gingerbread cookie are not just a way to […]
Read MoreThe best Christmas Markets to visit in Berlin this year
Christmas is very loved in Berlin, and so are the Christmas Markets. Most of them open at the end of November and go up to Christmas, in a wide variety of locations (city squares, old castles, woods, on rooftops), each offering something unique. There are more than 60 markets through […]
Read MoreThe most beautiful Christmas Markets in Germany
It’s the middle of November, and still no snow. But here, in Germany, you can feel that Christmas is approaching. In the country of Christmas Markets, the winter season attracts every year a lot of visitors who want to see and discover the traditional Christmas Markets, wander around wooden decorated […]
Read MoreSummer Experiences: Be open to the city and the city will be open to you
“If you have someone you think is the one, take them and travel around the world. Buy a plane ticket for the two of you to travel all over the world, to places that are hard to reach and hard to get out of.” And that’s what I’m doing 🙂 […]
Read MoreNata Lisboa – the taste of Portugal in the middle of Berlin
Maybe some of you know by now I’m absolutely in love with Portugal. The sunny coast kissed by the ocean, the historical and fascinating Oporto and, last but not least, Lisbon, with its cosmopolitan and bohemian vibe, all this make Portugal a place like no other for me. From north […]
Read MoreFive things to do in Dresden
Visit the Frauenkirche (The Church of Our Lady) Frauenkirche is Dresden’s most famous landmark. Completely destroyed in WWII, the church was rebuilt using as much as it was possible its remains; the dark colored stones that can be seen on the facade are the original ones. Visit the […]
Read MorePostcards from Dresden
Dresden, once known as the Florence of the North, regained its baroque architectural charm after a tumultuous history during the World War II. Its palaces, domes, churches and cobblestone streets are waiting for you to step in, to discover their old charm and to be simply amazed. If you’re planning […]
Read More100 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 summer in Berlin. I came here last autumn and I […]
Read MoreWhy 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, things we used to feel so comfortable doing. I remember that […]
Read MoreA 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 (because two other northern destinations have stolen my heart in […]
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