12 things you shouldn’t do at the Oktoberfest

12 things you shouldn’t do at the Oktoberfest

After you go a few times to the Oktoberfest, in my case every year for the past 5 years (that’s the thing about living in Munich), you end up learning that some things you shouldn’t do, let your friends do,… Continue Reading…


Riad Anata and Riad Anata Cooking Class, Fez

Riad Anata and Riad Anata Cooking Class, Fez

The first time I saw Riad Anata’s website, I knew it was our kind of place and exactly what we were looking for in a Riad in Fez. There are, no doubt, many options of where to stay in the… Continue Reading…


Nuremberg’s Christmas Market

Nuremberg’s Christmas Market

Dated all the way back to the 16th century, the Nuremberg’s Christmas Market, or the Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt, is one of the oldest in Germany. During the World War II the event didn’t happen, being re established only in 1948 as… Continue Reading…


Surviving winter in Winnipeg

Surviving winter in Winnipeg

As soon as I arrived in Toronto’s international airport, I headed to the immigration section together with other students. My English was not good back then, but it was enough to understand that the immigration officer made fun of me… Continue Reading…


Top 8 things to do in Karlovy Vary

Top 8 things to do in Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary, also called Carlsbad, for those who never heard of, is a small town in the Bohemian region of Czech Republic, located not far from the German border. If that still doesn’t say much about the place, well, maybe… Continue Reading…


A walking tour in Notting Hill

A walking tour in Notting Hill

It was a Saturday rainy morning, and the first time I ever visited Notting Hill, even though it was my 3rd time in London. I know, right? How have I missed it all my life? Watching the movie more times… Continue Reading…


10 romantic one-week European itineraries

10 romantic one-week European itineraries

I love making itineraries, for me or for others. I have fun with it, but I know many people hate it, just don’t have patience for it or don’t know how to do it. I often get asked for advice… Continue Reading…


7 tips to enjoy the Christmas Markets season in Germany

7 tips to enjoy the Christmas Markets season in Germany

Where did the year go? These days I’ve found myself realizing that Christmas is already knocking on the door. On the streets I can already smell the cold wind, and with it, mulled wine. November is, to me, the greyest… Continue Reading…


Our first Four Seasons Hotel experience in Casablanca

Our first Four Seasons Hotel experience in Casablanca

It all began with a single hotel, and nowadays there are over 100 in 42 countries, and for the first time, we had the opportunity to experience one of them. Luxury in every detail, rooms designed for comfort and relaxation,… Continue Reading…


Marsa Alam, Egypt

Marsa Alam, Egypt

The first time I ever heard of Marsa Alam was from a marine biologist who worked at the hotel where I was staying in the Maldives. When discussing about diving, she told me this place is still unspoiled in Egypt,… Continue Reading…