On my first visit to Istanbul, we didn’t quite match for all the wrong reasons and I’ve made my complaints. But despite the not so friendly experience I was amazed by the…
As my last days in Portugal went by, I couldn’t help but think about all the things that I was going to miss. I would try to absorb the under 30 degrees…
Gloomy skies, freezing winters, lack of sunshine, strict and hard-working Germans had made up my scenario of Germany over the years - Most of which were told by friends and family who had…
Next time you’ve got a layover in Brussels and you’re thinking to just spend the few hours in the airport and sneak off to your next flight, think again! With Brussels being a…
I moved to Finland on August 21st. Ever since, all I have seen was beauty and peace. I might still be enjoying the “Honeymoon” phase, but I certainly like it here. It…
A few days ago two of my friends who were my companions during early morning Portuguese classes 3 years ago flew in to Lisbon and we were reunited after 2 years. For…
If you were ever on the hunt for storybook towns and fairy tale castles, Portugal is your land of dreams as though there’s been pinch of fairy dust scattered all across the…
I barely knew a thing about Malaga before I stepped a foot in the city. Apart from the fact that it was Picasso’s birthplace. Nor did I have any special expectations. I…
Sintra is a gorgeous town just 30 km from central Lisbon. It’s easily accessible from the city center and therefor an absolute must see on anyones trip to Lisbon. While most people…
It’s hard to wander around Lisbon and not notice the relentless trail of dilapidated buildings. Some totally abandoned with blocked doors and crumbled windows, sitting there longing to collapse. Others covered in colorful tile…