Photo journal from Prague

Since I visited Prague twice, once in winter weather, and in summer, I feel I saw and photographed two different contrasting cities, both beautiful. I explored so far only districts Praha 1 and Praha 2. May sounds as Hunger games, but in fact Prague is more bohemian than entertaining, more Kafka than Hollywood.

A I D AAugust 29, 2020November 30, 20211 Comment

City Guide, Germany, Postcard

Hamburg revisited

Moin. The return to Hamburg felt as seeing an old friend. I might exaggerate or I really missed being a traveller. This time, I revisited the warehouse district Speicherstadt (UNESCO World Heritage Site), and made 4 new discoveries – neighborhoods Blankenese and Altona, the park Planten un Blomen and lastly, Stadthöfen / New Wall.

A I D AJuly 31, 2020May 29, 20211 Comment

Bucharest, City Guide, Journal, Romania

Visit Transylvania

Three recommendations with love, from the heart of Transylvania and one cliché, as usual. The historic region is synonym with mystery, but travelers must look past Dracula to discover it properly. It has much to offer, from nature, adventure, mountains, fortified cities, Saxon villages and yes, appropriately spooky castles.

A I D AJuly 23, 2020March 21, 20221 Comment

City Guide, Germany

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, 2020December 4, 20213 Comments

Berlin, City Guide, Food, Germany

A guide to 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, 2020April 30, 20223 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, 2020June 9, 20222 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 28, 20224 Comments

City Guide, Events, Italy, Journal, music

Memories – “Aida” in Verona

Even though Verona is known 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, 2020March 3, 20222 Comments

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, 2020November 30, 20212 Comments

Bucharest, City Guide, Romania

Bucharest. Part 2

The Festival George Enescu at the Atheneum lasts a month every 2 years in September and is without doubt the biggest cultural manifestation that Bucharest has at the moment.

A I D AOctober 31, 2019January 3, 20203 Comments

Bucharest, City Guide, Romania

Dear Bucharest. Part 1

I belong to several cities thanks to my destiny of choice of a wanderer. Or vagabond :). Maybe a native skill is that I feel at home in many places. But I never experienced the feeling living in Bucureşti– belonging, that I could easily fit in, but still be free and on a journey.

A I D AOctober 29, 2019December 26, 2021

City Guide, Copenhagen, Denmark, Journal

Erasmus revisited

Applying and receiving an Erasmus scholarship in Denmark at 19 years old I actually received wings! 10 years feels like a lifetime and is beautiful to look back where it all started. Even though in life we should go straight ahead, I realized is important to close circles.

A I D ASeptember 29, 2019May 28, 20222 Comments

City Guide, Germany, Travel

Hamburg. A Day in the Life

There are so many ways to get to know a city or to have a good first overview. This time I took a long walk and then a boat. While I imagined how locals spend their Saturday and live their life in Hamburg.

A I D AAugust 31, 2019April 30, 2022Leave a comment

Belgium, Brussels, City Guide, Events

Brussels Fever

Besides to much information about chocolate, living in Brussels I got to know the city very well while attending events, working, learning French and discovering places. I was what people call a “social butterfly”.

So when you have a limited amount of time in the city of Brussels, let’s say just a weekend, you should put on your list the following 7 locations and events.

Continue reading “Brussels Fever”

A I D AJune 22, 2019March 26, 20224 Comments