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Feb 22, 2019

What to do & visit in Croatia – Your Ultimate Croatia Travel Guide

Although tourism was big in Croatia ever since I could remember, it looks like in the last few years everyone wants to visit it. I’m being asked quite often from my friends and colleagues where to go and how to plan a trip to Croatia. That’s why I’ve decided to create this ultimate Croatia travel guide that will help you in planning your visit. These are some tips I’m usually sharing with my friends before their trip. So, here’s everything you need: from where to go, the best time to visit, food to eat to some other useful tips for…

Feb 15, 2019

What am I up to in 2019 (my blogging, travel & personal plans)

I know, I know… It’s a middle of February already, but it’s never too late to write one of those ‘New Years resolutions’ posts. I always love to reflect on a previous year and make some decisions for the next one. After some changes in my private life lately, I’ve decided to work more on line in 2019. And also to add more creativity and some healthier habits in my life. I’m usually sharing these kind of ‘behind the biz’ things in my monthly newsletter. So, if you would like to receive it, you can sign in on a link here.…

Feb 06, 2019

Haarlem Travel Guide – Things to do in Haarlem

If you’re looking for a lovely Dutch town to visit on a day trip from Amsterdam, go to Haarlem. Located only twenty minutes from the Dutch capital, it’s a charming town, filled with history, beautiful architecture and some quite nice restaurants. Since I live there for the last three years, you can almost consider this being a local’s Haarlem Travel Guide. Here’s a bit about its history, best museums, cafes and things to do in Haarlem. Haarlem Travel Guide How to get to Haarlem from Amsterdam Haarlem is located only twenty minutes by train from Amsterdam. Trains are departing every…

Feb 01, 2019

Valentine’s Day in Amsterdam – Visiting romantic restaurant and some other ideas

With its old city charm, illuminated bridges and dreamy canals, Amsterdam is such a romantic city. I’ve spent a wonderful romantic evening in Amsterdam with my husband a few days ago. We went on a canal cruise, had dinner at the most romantic restaurant in Amsterdam, In de Waag, and took a walk around de Wallen neighbourhood. I have also included some other romantic things you can do during your Valentine’s Day in Amsterdam, at the end of this post. My perfect Valentine’s Day in Amsterdam Walk around de Wallen neighbourhood My favourite neighbourhood in Amsterdam is de Wallen, so we’ve…

Jan 22, 2019

First time in Paris: Beginners art & culture guide to Paris

I could visit Paris a few times per year and would never get enough of it. I’m so fortunate to live only 3 hours by train from Paris, so I’m there quite often. And after visiting it on a school trip, with friends, as a couple and on a solo trip, I’ve became sort of a ‘first time in Paris recommendations’ expert among my friends. After being asked for Paris recommendations so often, I’ve decided to create this beginners art & culture guide to Paris. Here you’re going to find a list of sights you should visit, best museums, French…

Jan 11, 2019

Best weekend trips in Europe you have to take in 2019 (filled with art & culture)

View on Peterhof palace through the fence

One way to beat that January blues is by planning some trips to take in the following year. If you’re anything like me, than you’re probably always looking for interesting, off-the-beaten-path places to visit in Europe. Here is a list of some of my favourite hidden, and, not so hidden anymore, gems in Europe to travel in 2019.