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Full circle
This picture is from 2014 when I was living in Brussels and I had no idea I will get to move to Germany. And one day even work in Berlin. Even though I study German since I am 8 years old, was never my dream to live here. My journey was more full of life than I anticipated or imagined it would be. Third and … Continue reading Full circle
Chocolate. Part III
Chocolate museums, chocolate fair, caffeine fix in Brussels and final thoughts. Conclusion. Balanced diet is having chocolate in both hands.
Brussels. Chocolate. Part II
Time for more chocolate after part 1. If you travel to Brussels or live there and you like chocolate, you can call yourself lucky!
In this second part we will cover Royal chocolate, the rebel Pierre Marcolini and 3 Brussels based places, just for chocolate ‘connoisseurs’.
From Brussels with chocolate. Part I
This story was written after my chocolate trail during my last month in a place I called home for almost 4 years.
Thus, it was my way of honoring Brussels, my adoptive city. Continue reading “From Brussels with chocolate. Part I”
Photography
I made many photos since I am in Berlin (two weeks) and so, I started reflecting on my need to capture moments. I mostly use photography as a tool to deal with uncertainty in new and old places. And to meet people. To remember what should not be forgotten. To observe and capture the beautiful details. To envision a better present 🌎 Continue reading Photography
Purple Berlin
Last week was the Holly week in the Orthodox church and it wad indeed a special one.
I moved in Stuttgart in June when the whole region had Roses. I remember I was buying them from the market with 1 euro.
Now in Berlin lilac flowers are everywhere. Lavender color and amazing smell. Continue reading “Purple Berlin”
stuttgART- Symmetry & Fashion
My thoughts in Ludwigsburg exactly.
Third and final part of stuttgART series. Continue reading “stuttgART- Symmetry & Fashion”
stuttgART & Bansky
Love is in the Bin. The most talked piece of art at the moment is in Baden-Württemberg. And other ART stories that I experienced in Stuttgart.
stuttgART & V-day
Today I start a series writing about ART in Stuttgart. I attended one impressive piece of art in February, but it stays with me still, daily.
February 2019. V-day in Stuttgart. V from Violence. Violence again women and girls. Continue reading “stuttgART & V-day”
Caffeine fix in Stuttgart
For the love of coffee, to honor the name of the website.
I will mention 3 places to keep it simple, one German, one French and one somehow Romanian. And one Viennese coffee story.
To these one I keep returning for the really good quality coffee, the people and the atmosphere. Continue reading “Caffeine fix in Stuttgart”
Solitude Castle
The name of this castle in Stuttgart West is a strange metaphor of how I felt here sometimes. Continue reading “Solitude Castle”
Viewpoints, wine & romance
You probably did not expect this, but Stuttgart is a city with many hills and with 400 to 600 staircases called “Stäffele” in the lovely local dialect.
The city is part of a wine growing region, so in the past the staircases served as access to the vineyards. Continue reading “Viewpoints, wine & romance”
Stuttgart. Food for thought
Eat your way through Stuttgart.
If you are searching fom Swabian German dishes, please don’t read along. 🙂 Even though I like German food, this article will not mention it. Continue reading “Stuttgart. Food for thought”
Stuttgart
A place that both feels like home and somewhere foreign Continue reading “Stuttgart”
There is something about Portugal
My though exactly while crossing the River Duoro on Dom Luis I bridge in Porto.
Is advised to always look ahead, literally and in life. When you are on this particular bridge, look also down. The view might surprise you. Continue reading “There is something about Portugal”
Porto, sweet & salty
From Harry Potter to sweet pastel de nata and the salty Atlantic Ocean – my top 4 recommendations for what to do, see or eat in Porto, the favorite parts that made my journey special. Oporto, the second largest city of Portugal is a true gem. Continue reading “Porto, sweet & salty”
60 Hours in Puglia, the heel of Bella Italia
When the girls and I decided to visit Puglia, we knew the trip would revolve around food – pretty much the best part of any Italian journey! Thus, stay tuned for “Pugliese cuisine” tips, what to see and where to eat.
Continue reading “60 Hours in Puglia, the heel of Bella Italia”
Day Trips from Lisbon
Perfect location for amazing day trips: Sintra for castles and Cascais for the Atlantic Ocean.
Sintra is about a 40-minute train ride away. You can catch your train from Rossio train station, which is located in central Lisbon. On the way back, I stopped at the beautiful Oriente train station mentioned in my previous article.
