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Portugal's Answer to Tuscany: A Mindful Stay in the Douro Valley
There are places that impress you at first glance—and then there are places that slowly unfold, revealing their beauty layer by layer. Portugal’s Douro Valley is firmly in the second category. After spending two nights in this UNESCO-listed wine region, I can confidently say: this is not a destination meant to be checked off on a day trip from Porto. All my months of research unfolded into two unforgettable days which I am more than happy to share about with you all here. It
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Dec 22, 20254 min read


Where Tiles Tells Stories and Wine Flows: A Porto Love Affair
Porto, Portugal, is the kind of city that reveals itself slowly—through tiled façades, steep lanes that tumble toward the Douro, and moments of indulgence that feel beautifully, unapologetically Portuguese. With just three nights, I found the perfect balance between wandering, tasting, and soaking up the city’s unmistakable character. As I was asked by my friends whether I prefer Lisbon to Porto or vice versa it was not hard to answer. While Lisbon will show its beauty a few
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Dec 20, 20254 min read


A Weekend Like Royalty: My Stay at Schloss Hotel Kronberg
There are few better ways to unwind after a busy spell than slipping into a weekend that feels like being a guest of royalty. Last...
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Sep 22, 20254 min read


The Unplanned Rome Break: A Slow Getaway with Secrets, Shopping, and a Lakeside Surprise
Rome isn’t always about ticking off monuments and chasing crowds. And to be fair, the number of people visiting during the summer months...
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Jul 5, 20254 min read


6 Days of Thermal Bliss: A Spa-Centric Escape in Budapest
This trip in 20205 was not my first time in Budapest. About 20 years ago I traveled with my mother to her homeland Romania with some days...
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Jul 2, 20254 min read


Vienna in Velvet: 48 Hours of Royal Treatment
There are weekend getaways, and then there are experiences that feel like you’ve stepped into a royal painting — and Vienna, the elegant...
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Jun 1, 20253 min read


Prague Take Two: Rediscovering a City I thought I Knew
It’s funny how travel can surprise you—especially when you return somewhere you thought you had figured out. In the past few years, I...
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May 19, 20254 min read


Weekend Getaway in Aosta Valley: The Alpine Hideaway You’ve (Probably) Never Heard of
A week before Covid outbreak in Italy, we lucked out with a magical weekend escape to La Salle, tucked away in the stunning Aosta Valley...
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May 16, 20252 min read


Snow-Covered Serenity: Finding Peace in Berchtesgaden, Germany
Tucked away in the heart of the Bavarian Alps, right on the border with Austria, lies the idyllic town of Berchtesgaden—a place that...
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May 16, 20252 min read


Once Upon a Noel: Strasbourg & Colmar Winter Wonderland
It's no secret that Strasbourg has been named “The Capital of Christmas” in the last years and that every holiday season, the city...
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May 11, 20252 min read


Slovak Sweet Spot: Two Nights in Charming Bratislava
On a recent trip to Slovakia, we spent two delightful nights in Bratislava—and I was genuinely surprised by just how charming and...
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May 11, 20252 min read


Taking a Bath in Bath: A Soak in Luxury and UK History
Nestled in the rolling hills of Somerset, the city of Bath is one of the UK’s most elegant and historically rich destinations. Famous for...
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May 10, 20253 min read


Madrid Mi Amor: A Summer Getaway in Plaza Mayor
Madrid made the perfect choice for a long weekend summer escape—vibrant, full of culture, and buzzing with energy. We based ourselves...
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May 10, 20253 min read


My Top 5 tips for any travel planning
This site was created as a personal project aimed to house a collection of my top pics for experiences and accommodations gathered in my...
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May 9, 20252 min read
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