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Feb 26, 2019

Creative Workshop in Amsterdam: Modern Calligraphy Workshop

Calligraphy workshop in Amsterdam - introduction papers

As I’ve mentioned before, one of my New Year’s resolutions was to get more creativity in my every day life. So, I was on a lookout for some creative workshops in Amsterdam lately. And when I learned about the Modern Calligraphy Workshop organised by Oh Pretty Paper, I immediately signed in for it. Art Saturday in Amsterdam Coffee & cake at Back to Black It was the weekend before our trip to Dublin, and Marijan was flying with Karlo to Croatia. So, I had the whole day for myself. I’ve decided to make a creative day in Amsterdam, out of it.…

Feb 22, 2019

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

View at Church of St. Euphemia in Rovinj

Although tourism was significant 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 this 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.…

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.

Dec 18, 2018

Looking for a great Christmas market in Belgium? Visit Mechelen!

Belgium is famous for its picturesque towns, Medieval painters, delicious chocolate and great beers. But, also for its Christmas markets. Bruges, Ghent or Brussels are well known as a lovely Christmas destinations. However, I’ve recently found another Flemish gem! A beautiful town of Mechelen. I’ve spent the last weekend there and have really enjoyed winter and Christmas activities there. So, if you’re looking for a great Christmas market in Belgium, visit Mechelen! Christmas in Mechelen Mechelen is a lovely town located right between Antwerp and Brussels and easily reachable from both of these cities. Located only two and a half…

Dec 04, 2018

Colouring Christmas Cards Inspired by Amsterdam

Colouring Christmas cards in front of fireplace

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Well, I love Christmas time! Decorating my house, making some delicious cookies or setting up the Christmas tree… I love it all! Since I live far away from my family, I love sending them Christmas cards. And each year I’m trying to put a personal touch in it, as well. So, last year I’ve got an idea to create Christmas cards inspired by Amsterdam. And what started as a small thing, became a big project ‘Drawing the Art of Europe’ with already a few different sets of colouring postcards created. However, this year…

Nov 27, 2018

Archeon Museum Park: A place where history’s coming to life

Archeon Museum Park is a place I wanted to visit for some time already. So, finally last weekend, Marijan, Karlo and I went on a little trip there. All three of us completely fallen in love with it. With its great combination of revived history, old buildings and delicious food, it is a great destination for a day trip within the Netherlands. And we’re definitely going to visit it again soon! History lives at Museum Park Archeon Archeon is a large museum park where you can find different edifices from Prehistory, Roman and Medieval time. They have brought them there…

Nov 23, 2018

Rijksmuseum with kids: One hour long self guided tour with a toddler

View on the Rijksmuseum building, one of the best museums in Europe

While I was still an Art History student, I’ve dreamed how one day I’ll be visiting museums with my kid. How he or she will be that enlightened kid that will understand art. And while he will be asking me meaningful questions about paintings in front of us, I would be the proudest mum ever. And then I’ve got a child. And realised how that little dream of mine will be a bit harder to achieve. And that I’ll have to create a great experience for him, so he can enjoy a museum. That’s why I’ve created this one-hour long…

Nov 16, 2018

Christmas Markets in the Netherlands – with 2018 agenda

December is my favourite month of a year. And a big reason for it is all the Christmas markets, decorations on streets and many winter events organised everywhere. Since I love visiting them, I’ve first compiled this list of Christmas markets in the Netherlands three years ago. And have updated it each year since. So, if you are anything like me I hope you’ll find it very useful! Christmas Markets in the Netherlands – 2018 Agenda There are going to be so many events organised during December in the Netherlands. From the vintage Christmas market that will transfer you back…

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