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My 2020 in travels
Every year, I write a round-up of countries that I visited. And ever since I started this blog, I always traveled to more countries than I did the year before. 2020 is obviously a big exception. At first, I doubted if I should write my annual travel list post, but even a ‘terrible’ year like 2020 had…
Read MoreMy 2019 in travels
What a year to end the decade with! 2019 was full of positive things. I started to work on improving my mindset, I went back to university, strengthen the relationships with people around me and traveled more than ever. In 2019, I visited 14 different countries and for the first time, my number of road…
Read More5 European cities that I loved visiting in winter
Winter season is upon us and 2019 is coming to an end. Time to start making some travel plans for 2020! If you’re anything like me, then your first trip of the year cannot happen fast enough. So why not plan a winter city trip? Personally, I really love traveling in winter. I feel like you’ll…
Read MoreThese pink castles in Europe are straight out of a storybook
These are the best places in Valencia
Valencia is such a stunning city! This third major city of Spain surprised me on every level. It is a super colorful city full of sights to see, with a pleasant beach and great hotspots. Everything you need for a perfect city trip. However, what strikes me the most about Valencia is the livelihood all…
Read More5 things to see and do in Zakynthos
We are sticking to Greek vibes for this month’s flashback. Tag along to Zakynthos! When I think of this pearl of the Ionian Sea, the first colors that come to mind are blue and green. Greece is a very blue country overall with all its stunning beaches, however Zakynthos also has a very beautiful landscape…
Read More5 reasons why you should visit Berlin
The month is almost ending so it’s time for a new flashback! This month I am taking you to Berlin. Two years ago a German guy from our Athens apartment invited the whole group for an erasmus reunion. He hosted us at his place and showed us all the famous highlights of the city but…
Read MoreWhat to do in bustling Budapest
This month’s flashback takes us back to Budapest, the capital of Hungary. When I had to pick a country for my exchange I really doubted between Hungary and Greece but the warm Mediterranean temperatures won me over haha. A friend of mine did go to Budapest and her exchange started a month before mine did.…
Read MoreThings I miss about Athens
22 of February is always an emotional day for me. In 2014 on this date I moved to the Greek capital of Athens to study abroad for one semester. In Europe we call this Erasmus and I had one year to prepare for it. In my mind I played the video over and over again…
Read More5 cities in northern Portugal that you shouldn’t miss
I hope you just spent an amazing holiday season! I spent Christmas with my family in Portugal again for the first time in years. It was somewhat of a last-minute decision so flights were about three times as expensive. We weren’t really down for that, so we opted for a road trip instead. No worries…
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