If you’re planning a trip to the Amsterdam, chances are you’re going to want to hop on a bike. The Dutch capital famously has more cycles than residents, and over half of all journeys in the city centre are done on two wheels (source). In short, cycling in Amsterdam is like riding a red double-decker… Continue reading Cycling in Amsterdam: the Basics
Five Hours in Prague: How to Enjoy a Short Layover in the Golden City
Prague is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, jam-packed with gorgeous views, photogenic places and interesting sights. Is there any way you can get to know it during a short layover? I think there is! Needless to say, one day isn’t enough to see everything Prague has to offer – you’d need years for that.… Continue reading Five Hours in Prague: How to Enjoy a Short Layover in the Golden City
Monthly roundup: September 2017
Colourful leaves, chilly mornings, hot chocolate and chestnuts? Not quite. September was still a full-on summer month: I got to experience some of the hottest days of the year and wear the sundresses that had remained in the closet during the colder-than-expected Northern summer. It was a busy month both for me and for the… Continue reading Monthly roundup: September 2017
The Greek Holiday: Postcards from Kos
Some moments are so beautiful you want to capture them and save them for the future, store them in a see-through bottle like a tiny model ship. We’ve had many of those during this holiday: sunny moments of happiness that we carefully press into our memories, to be admired on cold winter days. The velvet… Continue reading The Greek Holiday: Postcards from Kos
Extending the summer: Autumn holiday on Kos
My mum taught me early on that September is the best time for beach holidays. There are less crowds around even at the most popular destinations. The temperatures are milder, the sun kinder to your skin. The best thing about the velvet season, as she would call it, however, is the sea: often at its… Continue reading Extending the summer: Autumn holiday on Kos
Off the Beaten Path: The Secret Paris
If you know me, you must know that I adore Paris. I’ve been drawn to its bohemian vibe ever since I first visited the city aged 19 (or perhaps even earlier than that, perhaps it was since I first watched Amelie). Thanks to the convenient train connection and budget-friendly accommodation options, we now try to visit… Continue reading Off the Beaten Path: The Secret Paris
Magical reality: Amsterdam in the mist
The best adventures are often unplanned. This morning, waking up in Amsterdam to a grey and cloudy sky, we could not have imagined what a treat we would be in for in just a couple of hours. Wondering downstairs for a cup of tea around 7am, I didn’t think much of the weather: sure, they… Continue reading Magical reality: Amsterdam in the mist
Postcards from Paris: Eurostar to the French capital
I still find it hard to believe that you can hop on a train in central London and find yourself standing in the middle of Paris just a couple of hours later. No stress, no hassle, no getting stuck on the Piccadilly line on your way to the airport. Even better, no wasting your precious… Continue reading Postcards from Paris: Eurostar to the French capital
You can make all your dreams come true – or can you?
Beginning of January. Time for promises, resolutions and goals. Time to look at the year that has gone by and to plan the one that has just started. And, alas, time for inspirational quotes. You know the likes. They fill your social media feeds and stare at you from the self-help sections of bookstores. Your… Continue reading You can make all your dreams come true – or can you?
My Favourite Florentine Eateries: The Best Budget-Friendly Restaurants in Florence
If, for some weird reason, someone wanted to record and analyse the conversations my dear travel companions and I have during our trips to Italy, they’d find “yummy!” an essential part of our vocabulary. Who could blame us – food is one of the many delights awaiting voyagers in the Bel Paese, and the capital… Continue reading My Favourite Florentine Eateries: The Best Budget-Friendly Restaurants in Florence