Food Travel Stories and Guides
It's about time to look ahead to Christmas! We are getting ready to decorate the Christmas tree, also what we will have on our table for the festive dinner, and of course, we need to buy presents. No idea what to buy? I give you some tips for original Christmas gifts for everyone who loves to travel.
Read MoreFor those who have not been here yet, Lisbon is an ancient city, full of history and traditions, a bohemian and colorful city full of surprises everywhere. Besides, being a city with terraced geography, there are many "Miradouros" (places with beautiful views or panoramas of the town).
Read MoreI guess even the title is scary, rather than the experience itself. I would like to show you why you should travel independently once in your life. I can understand this is not for everyone and might be a massive step outside of your comfort zone, which is totally normal and understandable!
Read MoreJust do it; you'll be crazy enough. For example, we generally find our own culture very normal. But the same applies to all other countries: they also think that they have widespread traditions. Actually, we are all wrong. Everyone is secretly weird. This is evident from these bizarre foreign customs.
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There is a hotel in Russia with no fewer than 5,000 rooms and 7,500 beds? If you want to spend the night there, the Izmailovo Hotel is located near Moscow and was built for the 1980 Summer Games.
Do you have to work from home as much as possible because of the pandemic? Suddenly we have more time than before since we do not commute and our social activities are close to zero. Normally I would say the plan, let’s plan a trip! But in this uncertain period, that feels like a waste of time and energy. What can we do instead to get that relaxing vibe? I'll give you 5 tips for your mandatory staycation!
Read MoreEvery beginning of the year brings the desire to make plans for the new year, including travel. Unfortunately, the year 2020 started quite critically in this regard and limited our freedom of movement.
No matter how long the coronavirus pandemic lasts, it will go away, even if not as fast as we would have expected. Life goes on, and there will undoubtedly be life after the coronavirus. But what do we do until then? How do we satisfy our desire to travel?
Read MoreOne of the questions that concern us during this period is, "How can we console ourselves more easily with the idea that we will travel less to nothing? In fact, we may not have a vacation at all this year. What do we tell the children, how do we console ourselves with the idea, what do we do, how do we change the perspective?"
Read MoreAs television productions have larger budgets, they become more and more spectacular. I've seen exceptional movies and series, much better than many films produced for the Big Screen. With "spoilers" and opinions, you know some series and films that I highly recommend.
They made me laugh, cry, be amazed by the beauty of the places, and sit with my soul in my mouth, in short, to live. So I became addicted to this kind of movies and series, which means I feel like if I keep wasting time watching Netflix or HBO Go, I'm left with some of these things. To assimilate something, to take other ideas, to grow.
Read MoreMaybe it's not for everyone, I can imagine. So you will not immediately feel comfortable with the idea that you are going out alone. It's ok; I mean, this is not a surprise, especially with everything going on in the world nowadays.
This doesn't just apply to traveling ... but with this in mind, you might be doing that one crazy thing that you probably never would have done otherwise. When I make a foodie trip, I am super scared I will gain more weight. Can you blame me? All those cupcakes, pies, burgers, pizza, croissants ...they only can add up! But that's that! Let it happen first, and then you deal with the issue. Perhaps you could overcome your fear of making that bungee jump or jump off the plane, buy that 40th pair of shoes or donate 3x more in one day. Today is today… tomorrow, we will see what does it bring.
You will be amazed at the beauty a city offers you when you wake up early and take things slowly; indeed, it opens your eyes and awakens a new feeling in you. The dew is rising from the grass, and the sun is slowly rising in the sky. A cup of coffee and a camera are the must-haves for these moments. Take photos without hordes of tourists, enjoy the locals who have already left the house at this time, and imagine yourself as one of the locals.
A mistake that I have made many times myself. Running around during the day and seeing as much of the city as possible. Then, have a quick lunch with a cup of tea and muffin in hand and go again. Happy to hear the clock striking at 7 pm, because then you can finally have dinner and go to bed! But wherever it is so wonderful to enjoy the peace in the morning, you only see how everything comes to life in many cities around nighttime—a bottle of wine on the Spanish steps in Rome or at Sacre Cour in Paris, seeing all the dancers and listening to the music together with the locals. You will definitely find special moments at night.
How many pens, ugly shirts, or overpriced mugs and magnets do you have? Ah, no, I don't blame you! I have the same problem as you, and if this collection brought some extra income to the house, well, trust me, I would be rich by now. But I came home from every country and city with something different: a mug, pen, magnet, shirt, flag, or map. So my collection was overflowing, and I had nowhere to put anything. But, of course, if you collect one and the same, I see the absolute beauty in it. But my collection? Oh boy... So nowadays, I try to be a little more careful. A hat there, an old poster there, but I'm really thinking about using it. And that happens a bit more and more ... there are times where I don't even get a souvenir at all.
Be open to new people, different cultures, and the company of strangers. During my travels, I meet the most inspiring people. They tell a lot about their culture and are also extremely curious about the Netherlands or Romania. I still speak to many of the people I have ever met while traveling. Of course, some of them are not, but I have enjoyable memories of that. I couldn't have made it out with all my moves around the world without meeting new people… I'm very grateful to all of them!
The best way to enjoy good food, drink a good glass of wine, or shop quietly? Ask the locals! When you are in a somewhat quieter city area, you will discover many cafes where you will not see many tourists. If you bump into locals there, please ask about the places and avoid the tourist attractions. Are you at this spot? Perhaps several locals will be there again, ask them about the following location and so on… I'm sure there will be a nice list of local hotspots!
Because then you travel much more accessible! Only a backpack or small suitcase should be enough. It is so easy to move around with a backpack, and you don't have to think about where to go with all that stuff. Still, bring a large suitcase? Don't take too much with you, but take a lot back with you. Unfortunately, I am not a backpacker myself; hence I always have a carry-on with me. I bought it a few years ago at a discount, and I am happy to say it's still good.
Do not try to do everything by fast train (haha ..) by metro, but at least walk the way towards the museum or the attraction you want to see. In this way, you see more of the city and often discover unexpected, very nice places. Then, if you are tired, relax in a park or take the metro on the way back. I have encountered pleasant, fun, or crazy things so often during the walks towards 'the goal', and I absolutely recommend it!
Go with the flow. How stupid it is that we make tight schedules during our holidays and want to be somewhere punctually at certain times. It's a journey .. enjoy! Get lost just once. Hit the road without that map. You can get there without it. Walk down the alleys you would typically skip (because of that damn map!). In Hong Kong, we did that for the first day, and even though I was exhausted from all the humidity and heat, I can really say I had a more Asian experience than any of the following days.
We travel to see the world and learn about other cultures, about people, customs. About events, situations, about life. But we can also use the time we spend watching tabs or series, to travel from the armchair, sofa or bed to other worlds, to other universes. Let's discover new cultures, let's see beautiful landscapes. There are some series and movies that made me happy, amused, all in dream frames, or made me look for information, to find out more about certain countries, about people, about historical events. About certain principles and theories, things that make you think. And that fascinated me.
Read MoreTo reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, Italy has announced that it will ban luggage storage in the compartment above the seats. Passengers will only carry small hand luggage on board, which can be stored under the front seat. Given the chaos often created with the storage and handling of bags in the cabin of the aircraft, it was a bit expected this measure to be in place. Many times, this has been on the first page of the newspapers. I am sure, we remember when a plane caught fire in Russia, and many passengers lost their lives because some blocked the corridor out of the desire to retrieve their luggage from above. It was not a singular case, with every incident in which rapid evacuation was necessary was the same story with luggage.
Read MoreYou know how it is with travel insurance: better to have it and not need it! Yes, COVID-19 is not the only problem that can occur during the holidays, so although most insurances did not cover the risk of COVID-19 disease, they are still needed for other conditions. However, you can consider a few options for future trips, which include the risks associated with COVID-19.
Read MoreAir Canada has announced that it plans to test all passengers before boarding and deliver the results in an hour. Is this the future of flights? Given that it may take another two to three years for a vaccine to become available (even 2 to 3 years is an optimistic scenario), it is understandable that alternatives are being sought in addition to treatment.
Read MoreI have traveled by plane dozens of times and never once wondered what would be the best place I could stay, but I never thought of trying to find out. Precisely because I had some experiences, depending on where I was, I thought to share them all with you, and maybe it will help you choose the perfect place. Over time I stayed in almost the entire plane and experienced how it is to travel both in front, in the middle of the aircraft, and the rear, at the edge, between two passengers or in the window.
Read MoreFor those of you who want a quieter holiday or can't go on a winter vacation or even a holiday, an interesting idea would be to spend it at home! You may have done it often but in passive mode. The term is known as staycation / holistay / day-stay / stay-at-home vacation / nearcation and, besides the fact that it involves spending time at home, it also means spending time in the city where we live, visiting local attractions or surroundings, rather than traveling elsewhere.
Read MoreDear reader, do you remember those fairy tales about weddings; those that you heard of as a child? Those are real! They’re happening nowadays in India. Imagine a beautiful 4 days Hindu ceremony in Gujarat organized by Soumit and Priyanka’s families.
Read MoreTravelling frequently has enriched my life experience and led me to make more inspired choices each time.
When I remember the first trips, I remember a lot of luggage, wasted time, completely lost, broken or forgotten cameras at home, less inspired accommodations, that is all kinds of things that could have been avoided if I had prepared or better informed.
Read MoreI notice that now, at the end of the year, whether it's bloggers, vloggers, newspapers, or I don’t know what, everyone is tempted to look at the past year and to recall the most beautiful moments. So I thought I'd do this retrospective of 2019 and tell you the most beautiful moments - or give some cracks.
Read MoreI know you would expect me to talk about Athens when I write about Greece, but my dear readers, I need to tell you about Nafpaktos, a beautiful surprise from Continental Greece.
This city, surprisingly, is not famous for tourism, but in my opinion, it has one of the most beautiful scenery you can see in Greece.
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