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Milan: 3 Day itinerary

I visited Milan last year in May, which was my third visit to the city. During this visit, I had the opportunity to explore the city extensively. I revisited places and explored new ones. It was also the visit that changed my perspective towards Milan, to a more positive one. From walking around Navigli to visiting the Duomo, I covered most of Milan’s major sights. This blog post provides you with my 3 day itinerary in Milan, which can inspire your trip as well. Day 1: Visiting Fondazione Prada and exploring Brera We arrived in Milan on an early morning flight…

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Weekend in Istanbul

Last year we spent a fall weekend getaway in Istanbul. Whether you’re new to traveling or have been before, a weekend in Istanbul can be amazing. In this post, we’ll explore the attractions, where to eat, and places to stay in Istanbul. A little disclaimer here: Both my husband and I had visited Istanbul in the past. We’ve already visited the major attractions, so this time we took a more relaxed approach! Still you can change or build on our itinerary to make most of your time in the city. Weekend in Istanbul Day 1: Exploring Fatih Our first day…

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4 day itinerary in Romania

Next up on my posts about my trip to Romania is the full itinerary that we followed. It turned out to be a pretty good one for us. So here’s an inspiration or a starting point for your trip to Romania. Day 1 Bucharest & departure for Brasov On the first day, I arrived in Bucharest with an early flight from Athens. I had around 4,5 hours to spend in the city before leaving for Brasov. My first stop was Herastrau park before heading downtown. I spent most of my day walking along Calea Victoriei. You can find more about…

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Europe, Travel Guides

The essential guide to Brasov

When I planned my Romania itinerary, I added Brasov to the list. It’s a beautiful town in Transylvania with a mix of gothic and baroque architecture. If you have more days than we did in Romania, Brasov can be your hub. You can take day trips to Sighisoara (like we did), Sibiu, and Bran. Now let’s see what Brasov itself has to offer. Related: The essential guide to Bucharest Brasov Old town We entered Brasov through the newer part of the cities in the south. We crossed blocks of flats and large crossroads until we reached the old town. Which…

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Europe

The essential guide to Bucharest

  My trip to Bucharest in June 2022 was not only my first in the city but also one of my least researched trips. Up until my trip I had only seen glimpses of Bucharest on Instagram. They were not enough though to give me a clear idea of what I was going to see. Bucharest is a city I visited with no expectations and turned out to be one of my favorite destinations. I fell in love with its architecture and took countless photos of buildings. It’s easy to see why it was called Paris of the East. Due…

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Europe

Italy and Switzerland Road Trip

If you’re reading this blog you know that I love traveling. COVID made travel abroad harder and I borderline started to get depressed about it. So when opportunity for a weekend abroad arose, I didn’t let it go. We took this trip in early October 2021 when Omicron wasn’t a thing yet. My husband was already in Lake Maggiore for a work related event. I joined him there after re-visiting Milan and our road trip in Italy and Switzerland began. Day 1 Milan to Locarno My trip started with (re)visiting Milan for a few hours. The Duomo place was of…

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Europe, Food & Drink

Where to eat in Nicosia, Cyprus

After laying out the best that Nicosia has for you to explore, let’s get on with the food options, shall we? Before getting on with my recommendations, I must write a disclaimer. You won’t find traditional Cypriot cuisine on the list. Sure, one of them (Kath’odon) has more traditional dishes. The other ones are what one would call fusion and modern! Related: The essential guide to Nicosia Let’s start with the restaurants in Nicosia located inside the walls. D.O.T. restaurant Located near Famagusta Gate, this DOT restaurant is ideal for brunch and coffee. It’s very bright and decorated with antiques…

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