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Romantic things to do in Munich

Romantic things to do in Munich

I always thought that Munich is a romantic city, even for those who already live here and are used to its beauty. The city offers from fancy to very simple ways of spending a romantic day with your lover. Whether… Continue Reading…


6 fairy tale villages worth the visit in Alsace

6 fairy tale villages worth the visit in Alsace

You might have heard or at least seen a jaw dropping photo of one of these 6 villages, or you might have not. Some of them must have been on your bucket list for a while, but if they aren’t,… Continue Reading…


A day trip to Chiemsee from Munich

A day trip to Chiemsee from Munich

Chiemsee is a freshwater lake located around 110Km from Munich. It was formed about 10,000 years ago at the end of the last ice age. It is also called the Bavarian Sea, because seriously, it is huge. When driving past… Continue Reading…


Visiting the Bastei Bridge

Visiting the Bastei Bridge

The Bastei Bridge is a very famous landmark in Germany, if you like Pinterest you probably have seen a picture of it somewhere. The bridge is located in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains in Saxon Switzerland National Park, around 42 Km… Continue Reading…


10 must do’s in Dresden

10 must do’s in Dresden

30 years ago a visit to Dresden would have been impossible. After the WWII the city became part of Eastern Germany (DDR) and was closed to the outside world. In 1990 with Germany’s reunification, the process of reintegration of the… Continue Reading…


An insider’s guide to Munich

An insider’s guide to Munich

After over 5 years living and discovering the corners of Munich, it was about time I created a real guide for the city I chose to be my home.I have been sharing a lot about living in Germany and Munich,… Continue Reading…


The Blakemore Hyde Park Hotel, London

The Blakemore Hyde Park Hotel, London

My last night in London was more than I expected it to be, and all I needed after a long week of work and being sick of my stomach. It was a highlight of my trip, that’s why in this… Continue Reading…


5 reasons do get the Madrid Card

5 reasons do get the Madrid Card

Since I first used one, I always thought that city cards are a great way of enjoying the attractions of a place, and at the same time save money. I bought city cards during many of my trips, in some… Continue Reading…


My London findings

My London findings

It was interesting to return to London after 9 years. As if the fact of already visiting London isn’t enough, I had the extra excitement of seeing what has changed and what hasn’t. I certainly saw and experienced the city… Continue Reading…


10 hours in Madrid

10 hours in Madrid

When I booked my flights to and from Brazil with Iberia, I would only have a 2-hour layover at Madrid’s airport. However, about 1 month before my departure, the company informed me that my original return flight from Madrid to… Continue Reading…