The Swedish Princess Cake, known in Swedish as Prinsesstårta, is a traditional dessert that has become synonymous with Swedish culture and festivities. This iconic cake, easily recognizable by its bright green marzipan covering and powdered sugar crown, is a delightful combination of sponge cake layers, pastry cream, whipped cream, and […]
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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 for free every year around the winter holidays. Here are […]
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Powell’s City of Books is the largest used and new bookstore in the world, 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 behind a legendary bookstore Powell’s Bookstore was founded […]
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Midsummer, 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 season. […]
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Spring is celebrated in many ways, whether it is 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 embrace the new season! Martisor (Romania) Martisor is […]
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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 pins) attached to a double red and white string as […]
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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 the City of Roses: everything started in 1888 when Georgina […]
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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, besides Cafe Central in Vienna, Cafe de la Paix in Paris, or Caffe Greco, in Rome. A reminder of Rio de Janeiro’s glamorous colonial […]
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Gone are the days when summer used to be a part of our daily lives here in Berlin. I remember walking down Kastanienalee, watching the people at the buzzing cafes, soaking up the sun, slowly drinking their beers and ice lattes, and just living the typical summer dolce far niente […]
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