Posts Tagged ‘historic sights’
City guide to lovely Lisbon
To me, Lisbon is the most beautiful city ever. Okay, maybe I’m biased because I was born and spent the first four years of my life there and every visit to Lisbon is filled with nostalgia. But at that tender age, I was too young to really experience Lisbon as a local. I have my…
Read MoreWeekend guide to beautiful Budapest
Some cities are just too beautiful to only visit once, and Budapest is one of them. My first trip to Budapest happened in the winter of 2014, when visiting a friend who spent an exchange semester there. And while I do have very fond memories of that first trip, I couldn’t stop but feel that…
Read More15 things to see and do in Bratislava
When I told people that I was going to Bratislava for my first solo trip, most reacted surprised. Why Bratislava? What’s to do there anyway? Well, truth is, I went to Bratislava because it gave me the chance to visit a new country AND also to mix Vienna into the same trip. I didn’t know…
Read MoreThe ups & downs of my trip through Slovenia, Croatia and Bosnia
Folks, I can’t believe it’s been almost a month since Jaime and I left for our trip to the Balkans. Time really flies! Now that I had the time to let it all sink in, I would like to share a more personal blogpost with you. Not just talk about all the sees & dos,…
Read MoreThe best photo spots in Ljubljana for your Instagram
If Vienna and Venice had a love baby, it would be Ljubljana. That’s right, the capital of Slovenia is a city where Central European charm meets the relaxed Mediterranean vibe. No wonder that Ljubljana means ‘the beloved’. It was a balmy Wednesday evening when I saw Ljubljana for the very first time. The sun was…
Read MoreWhat to know before visiting Burg Eltz Castle
In May, I went on a girls trip to the beautiful Moselle Valley in Germany. The Moselle Valley is part of the Eifel, a region that boasts vineyard-filled landscapes, cute little towns and many magical castles. Burg Eltz is by far the most popular one, appearing on the feeds of many travel instagrammers. I have…
Read MoreThese pink castles in Europe are straight out of a storybook
6 places that prove that mainland Greece is a perfect winter destination
Welcome to the last flashback of the year and it’s a special one for the season: I am taking you back to 2014, when I spent Christmas in Greece. Don’t worry if you never thought about Greece as a winter destination, the first images that came to my mind were islands, beaches and sunshine. Excellent…
Read MoreThe most photo worthy spots in Athens
There is no other city where I feel so alive as in Athens. My favorite city in the world, without any doubt! Walking through Athens means walking through centuries of history and seeing the Acropolis rising everywhere. A city full of vibrant lights, where life is celebrated with tons of tasty food and drinks and…
Read MoreMeet Dinant, a gem in the Belgian Ardennes
When you think of Belgium, what are the first places that come to mind? Most people will say Brussels, Bruges or maybe even Ghent. And if you’re a dance music lover like myself then Tomorrowland will pop up in your mind before anything else. I really want to encourage you to visit these places as…
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