Posts made in July, 2012

Home of Big Ben, Hard Rock Café, black cabs and afternoon tea, London is undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest and most cosmopolitan cities. With plenty of things to offer, the British capital has always been a popular destination among travelers from all over the world, but now maybe more than ever, due to the world’s most important sporting competition taking place there, London is enjoying a year in the spotlight. These days, an ocean of tourists is taking by storm its lovely streets stepped in history, its local pubs and its outstanding landmarks in order to explore as much as possible of the city’s unquestionable charms. Visiting London during this period can be both fascinating, given the important events, as well as challenging. And if you can’t...

Have you ever considered a city-break in Romania? I bet you haven’t, although the East European country prides itself with a couple of exciting destinations to choose from whether you’re looking for fun, rich culture, vibrant nightlife, leisure or a romantic weekend. When it comes to city breaks most travelers are heading for famous cities such a Rome, Paris, Prague, London or Amsterdam, never taking into account other delightful corners of Europe. Even with the latest development of tourism in the former Soviet Bloc, Romania has remained among those few less-visited destinations. And if however the scenic Carpathian Mountains with their lovely resorts, breathtaking views and ski slopes manage to bring some overseas visitors in Romania during the winter and...

To plan or not to plan? This is the question that somehow defines our travel style. Are guidebooks, researches, travel apps, schedules, maps, itineraries and advanced bookings the best way to travel? Or it’s better to just go with the flow? Planning your travels is definitely a good thing, which most of the time helps you to stay organized, to save money and to get the most of your trip, but with so many travel apps, travel deals and latest offers popping out from nowhere, aren’t we about to miss other things? Now don’t get me wrong, I use a smartphone and quite a few travel apps. I might not be a connoisseur in the field, but I’m not a novice, either, I perfectly agree with the evolution of technology and science and I think it’s amazing the way we...

I love tanning, both the process as well as the results, so I know many things about it, including advantages and disadvantages. However the other days I was wondering how and when this dark skin color actually became so fashionable. And so I found out that although today is a trend almost all over the world, tanning has its origins in Western Europe. It seems that the 20th-century’s trendsetter, Coco Chanel has not just released women from corsets and garbed them into Little Black Dresses, but she also made sunbathing fashionable. Before 1920, having a tanned skin was not at all the trend that it is today. On the contrary, the process was always associated with people from lower classes who used to spend time working outside. Furthermore, during the Victorian...

Ibiza, The Island that never sleeps, has always been considered a mecca for partygoers, but behind the party atmosphere, the impressive collection of world-famous clubs, the flamboyant nightlife, the lively gay scene, the offshore fiestas and the energetic afternoons on Playa d’en Bossa, the island has plenty to offer. The third largest piece of land in the Balearic Islands after Mallorca and Menorca, Ibiza lies in the western Mediterranean Sea as a glittering spot and a favorite destination among celebrities and partyers. Therefore, not many know that the island boasts a rich culture, amazing landscape, plenty of opportunities to enjoy, charming villages and an excellent choice of beaches. And somehow ironically, the effervescent island of Ibiza hosts some of...

I think we all agree that Ibiza would have never been the magical island that it is today without its charming hippy flair, the world-famous Pacha or the chill-out atmosphere and the dramatic sunsets at Café del Mar. Therefore, the island has developed some amazing epitomes, becoming more like a trendsetter and a way of life than a simple party destination. Established in 1980 in San Antonio, Ibiza, the legendary Café del Mar has become famous all over the world due mainly to its compilations, although the true magic of this place lies in the perfect symbiosis between the music carefully chosen and the incredible sunsets over the bay of Calo des Moro. Now the brand has expanded both in Spain, as well as in various venues around the globe, covering exclusive...

As a blogger, it’s impossible not to notice that Tumblr’s presence has become more and more pronounced on the web and continues to grow despite all the controversy. Besides, Tumblr blogs are some of the most interesting, fashionable and creative themed blogs out there, especially when it comes to categories such as design, travel, fashion, architecture, luxury or style. Launched in 2007, the micro blogging platform has managed to host over 58.9 million blogs, featuring a couple of strategic properties that make it different from others. Mainly oriented towards short-form publishing, Tumblr shows an amazing level of engagement and a very good relationship between users, drawing an excellent community. The truth is that Tumblr blogs are hot and it’s easy to...