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One Way Ticket to Madeira: Crossing the Atlantic in a Storm (Part 4)

This is the final part of my One Way Ticket to Madeira series, where I share my solo journey across the island — from food markets and gardens to crossing the A...

Italy can wait. Let’s go to the second Rome! Welcome to Trier!

When you cross the border from Luxembourg into Germany and arrive in Trier, nothing stands out in particular. The first impression? Normal city. Shops, traffic ...

One Way Ticket to Madeira: How I Celebrated My Birthday with the Atlantic as My Guest (Part 3)

It has already become my personal tradition. Every year, when my birthday approaches, I do something that surprises many people. Instead of big parties or crowd...

One Way Ticket to Madeira: Where Churchill Meets the Nuns (Part 2)

After landing on an island and spending some time in its capital Funchal, it was time to discover more of the island. If you missed the first part of my adventu...

One Way Ticket to Madeira: Arrival on the Edge of the Ocean (Part 1)

We all have travel bucket lists. Countries to visit. Cities to tick off. Landmarks to take picture of. But I believe that real travelers have another kind ...

Hallstatt Overtourism: A Great Example of How Being Rich and Famous Ruined a Village

What does being rich mean for you? Money? Freedom? Becoming the next Warren Buffett? Or simply not setting an alarm ever again? 💰 Today, wealth is somethi...

Einbeck: wood + beer = ♥️

Have you ever wondered what wood and beer have in common? 🤔  If not, this post is for you. And the answer is surprisingly simple: a small town in Lower Sa...

Bad Harzburg in Winter: Float in the Spa, Drink Mulled Wine, Repeat...

I came to Bad Harzburg (wait?.. where? 🙄) in winter, and honestly, I did not expect much. A tiny spa town in the Harz Mountains that almost no one outside Germ...

Fort Isabella Vught: Walking Through Dutch History Beneath Autumn Leaves

Some places have ghosts without ever being haunted. Not ghosts of people, but ghosts of moments. Moments that cling to the wind, settle into the soil, and hover...

More Epic than Netflix: Visit Vianden Castle, Luxembourg

If you ever felt like you just need to escape, something calm, romantic, and straight out of a storybook, Vianden is the place to be. This tiny town in northern...

Inside Grand Ducal Palace Luxembourg. A summer peek to royal life

Grand Ducal Palace Luxembourg is not just a royal residence. It is one of the most striking symbols of the country. For locals, it represents national independe...

Müllerthal Luxembourg: Little Switzerland, Schiessentümpel & Echternach Treasures

Luxembourg is not only castles, politics, butterflies, and a fancy royal family. It also has a wild side made for nature lovers and hikers. If you enjoy explori...

Przemyśl is A Hidden Gem in Poland You Need to Visit

When you think about Poland, your mind probably goes straight to Warsaw, Kraków or Gdańsk. These are the big names everyone expects to visit. But there are&nbsp...

Lviv: Eat Chocolate, Pray in Cathedrals, Love Coffee

⚠️ TRAVEL AT YOUR OWN RISK DUE TO THE WAR  Have you ever wondered what coffee, chocolate, and cathedrals could possibly have in common? And no it is not an...

The Flavors That Make Rovinj Worth Visiting

They say the way to a man's heart lies through his stomach. So if cooking is not really your thing, just bring him to Rovinj and let the local food do all the w...

Where does Europe start? Explore the origins of border-free Europe

It depends who you ask when you wonder where Europe starts. Some might say Brussels. Others might throw Strasbourg or Berlin into the mix. But if you ask a Luxe...

Butterfly Garden Grevenmacher: A Cute Dose of Fluffiness

If the mighty casemates and dramatic stone castles of Luxembourg are not quite princessy enough for your taste, then head east to the Butterfly Garden in Greven...

St Martin Caves Luxembourg. A sparkling journey through wine cellars

If you think Luxembourg is all fairytale castles and quiet nature walks, think again. St Martin Caves Luxembourg brings a whole new sparkle to the story. Let me...

Rovinj: A Place to Stay in the Moment

If you have ever just wanted to slow down and enjoy where you are without constantly thinking about what is next, Rovinj is a great place for that. It is calm, ...

Vinnytsia: My Home City Between Venice and Ibiza

⚠️ TRAVEL AT YOUR OWN RISK DUE TO THE WAR Every time I tell foreigners I come from Vinnytsia, Ukraine, I see puzzled looks. The name is not the easiest to remem...