Baltic Coast

A train away from Berlin is the Baltic Sea (Ostsee). Windy and beautiful Northern Germany. I woke up missing the sea, so I booked a direct IC train to Rostock with a first stop in Warnemünde.

A I D AJune 27, 2020February 9, 20212 Comments

Croatia, Journal, Photography

Dubrovnik. Postcards from the past

Summer days in the Dalmatian coast. Sunset on a isolated Saint Jakub beach, Croatian wines between the walls of Dubrovnik on Stradun, piano concert, sightseeing, red-brick roofs and turquoise water, swimming in the Adriatic Sea, trips to Srd mountain and Island of Lokrum.

A I D AJune 11, 2020January 21, 2021Leave a comment

Belgium, Brussels, Journal, Photography

In Bruges / Brügge

Revisiting past memories is an opportunity for closure and to look at things from a different light. With clichés and all. In my Belgian years I tried to travel often inside the country and understand Belgium as much as possible. What I remember about Bruges is the vintage atmosphere and smell of gingerbread mixed with melancholy, where I felt like Gretel.

A I D AMay 30, 2020October 2, 2020Leave a comment

Belgium, Brussels, Journal

The Belgian Coast & De Kusttram

Did you know that you can see from a tram in a day the entire Belgian coastline of the North Sea from the border with the Netherlands until reaching the dunes of sand near France? C’est posible!

A I D AMay 23, 2020February 13, 20211 Comment

France, Journal

Côte d’Azur. Éclat & Belle chérie

We still cannot make plans for the summer, but we can dream and revisit past travel destinations. In the last days I reflected on favorite summer trips where I would like to return, from a Promenade in the South of France, fado rhythms of the Atlantic Ocean, Italian towns, to German castles and my hometown at the shore of the Black Sea.

A I D AMay 6, 2020October 13, 20201 Comment

Journal, Photography, The Netherlands

I Amsterdam

Most photogenic city in Europe must be Amsterdam. This Dutch city is pretty at every corner with the picture perfect charming houses, over 1000 bridges bridges for 165 canals and world-class museums. I was lucky that I visited the cozy city 4 times during the years I lived in Brussels, so I wrote down from my journal 4 memories.

A I D AApril 25, 2020October 13, 2020Leave a comment

Journal, Photography, Spain

Spain ~ Gaudí ~ Barcelona

No place like home, except the seaside. Difficult to say what I liked more in Barcelona – sangria on our first night, the flavors of paella, eating the Boqueria market fruits next to the Mediterranean, strong coffee on Passeig de Gracia while admiring the Gaudí architecture and being called “señiorita”. Si. With flamenco in the background.

A I D AApril 19, 2020September 25, 20204 Comments

Guest post, Sweden

One with serene nature around Sundsvall

Guest post by Anna Balciune

In Part 1 we visited Gothenburg and Sundsvall. Let’s now visit my favorite getaways to nature around Sundsvall! Each of these are located in different directions from the city and are easy to access by car.

A I D AApril 9, 2020October 2, 20201 Comment

Guest post, Sweden

On a Coast of Somewhere Beautiful: Sweden

Guest post by Anna Balciune

Majority of people sigh picturing the views of Stockholm, the charming capital of Sweden. Some might also praise the cozy Gothenburg, kingdom’s second largest city. Perhaps even Malmö can come to a traveler’s mind – a city kissing Copenhagen in Denmark through a nearly 8 kilometers long bridge of Öresund. However, just as many Nordic countries, Sweden is way more than its admirable cities.

A I D AApril 5, 2020September 26, 20205 Comments

Berlin, City Guide, Food, Germany

Berlin & Prenzlauer Berg

Slowing down is the mode currently around the globe. Interestingly enough, in Berlin I was not rushing here and there. Compared with other European capitals, what is the difference that makes the difference? I believe the city has a rare energy. Prenzlauer Berg’s architecture in particular is esthetically beautiful with many historical Wilhelmine buildings.

A I D AMarch 31, 2020February 14, 20212 Comments

Berlin, City Guide, Germany

Berlin Mitte

This month I was attending the Berlinale film festival closing night. And now we accept the new situation and change habits, but one good news is that cities, museums, mountains and the beaches will still be there.

A I D AMarch 25, 2020February 7, 20212 Comments

Berlin, City Guide, Germany

Berlin & Tiergarten

Starting a districts round, as Berlin is divided in 12 administrative districts, each of those with many neighborhoods. Tiergarten is a huge urban park that is now part of neighborhood Mitte (Middle). Used to belong to West Berlin before the Reunification. The former royal park is now open to the public and is a great connection from the West part to the center.

A I D AFebruary 29, 2020February 20, 20214 Comments

Berlin, Events, Germany

The Berlinale

Alongside Cannes and Venice, Berlin is the platform of one of the biggest public international film festivals in the world. I am a movie enthusiast and Cinema is the 7th Art form. So to witness in Berlin the 70th Berlinale International Film Festival is a big deal. And the entire city is celebrating.

A I D AFebruary 23, 2020June 20, 20202 Comments

Berlin, Events, Germany

Konzerthaus Berlin

The Berlin concert hall (Konzerthaus) is located at the historic square called Gendarmenmarkt and is flanked in perfect symmetry by the French Cathedral (Französischer Dom) and the German Cathedral (Deutscher Dom).

A I D AFebruary 14, 2020June 20, 20201 Comment

France, Journal

Once Upon a Time … in Colmar

Wandering around in Colmar among well preserved half-timbered houses, I was inspired to stop and write a sentence or two instead of photographing. Is amazing when this is happening.

A I D AJanuary 31, 2020April 3, 2020

City Guide, Events, Italy, Journal

Memories – “Aida” in Verona

Even though Verona is famous for tragical Romeo & Juliet of Shakespeare, what I remember from that holiday are pumpkin ravioli, pecorino cheese, tiramisu, lake Garda, stunning architecture and opera. Yes, Italian opera! Is so easy to keep finding reasons to return to Italy, right?!

A I D AJanuary 13, 2020June 20, 20201 Comment

Berlin, City Guide, Events, Germany

Berlin 2020 ~ Calendar (updated)

Berlin is a city full of life, culture and history, with concerts, international film festivals, parties, fashion, popular sporting events and many other opportunities. Looking forward to a few moments this year that I broke down by season and category. I am sure that this is just a glimpse, but is a good idea to have a plan.

A I D AJanuary 1, 2020September 26, 20203 Comments

Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Romania

My Year 2019

As we are wrapping the year 2019 and a decade, I was reflecting these days at what I have achieved & what I have learned. In 2019, this online travel journal was opened. And I had a new start in Berlin.

A I D ADecember 31, 2019November 22, 2020Leave a comment

Travel Journal

City wonders ✈

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