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, 20204 Comments

Berlin, 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 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 buildings.

A I D AMarch 31, 2020October 13, 2020Leave a comment

Berlin, 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, 2020October 17, 20201 Comment

Berlin, Germany

Berlin & Tiergarten

Tiergarten is a huge urban park that is now technically part of neighborhood Mitte (Middle). Belonged to former West Berlin before the Reunification.The former royal park is now open to the public and is a great connection from West part to the center.

A I D AFebruary 29, 2020October 8, 20203 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, 20201 Comment

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, 20202 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, 2019January 24, 2020Leave a comment

City Guide, Journal, Story

From Vienna with Music

🎼 Vienna, the city of waltz. Beautiful and elegant. You see everywhere it used to be an imperial capital.

In a December morning before Christmas in 2017 I was drinking my coffee at Café Demel, where it smells phenomenal (Kohlmarkt 14, 1010 Wien).

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A I D ADecember 24, 2019October 2, 2020Leave a comment

Journal, Postcard, Romania

Story of Constanța & the Black Sea

Hometown and first love. I wrote about many trips and my life in Germany & Belgium, but writing about my home city proved to be more difficult than I thought. Maybe because I don’t live there for many years, the touchable memories mixed with my imagination.

Or perhaps because I was taking it for granted, like we always do with our hometown.

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A I D ADecember 1, 2019June 19, 20202 Comments

Berlin, Events, Germany

A world without walls

This week of 4-10 November 2019 is a very special one in the German capital because it celebrated the 30th anniversary of the fall of Berlin Wall with “storytelling” events and art. This autumn, I am still processing this week and the 6 months since I live here.

A I D ANovember 10, 2019October 8, 20201 Comment

Germany, Journal, Postcard, Stuttgart

Baden Baden is beautiful beautiful

Lovely city. Beautiful as the name. Baden Baden is a spa town and perfect day or weekend trip from Stuttgart during autumn.

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A I D ANovember 2, 2019October 8, 20201 Comment

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

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, 2019April 5, 2020