Mixed Stuff

Croissants in Paris, pasta in Italy or chocolate in Belgium? A bit of everything, please! Being a foodie does not mean to devastate every fast-food that comes in your way, it means to have a real passion for food and drink, to appreciate the culinary technique and to find pleasure not in satisfying the hunger, but in sampling various local cuisines. Each country or region has its own distinct style of cooking based on geographic location, local ingredients, tradition and practices. Food is an important part of everyone’s culture and it has always gone hand in hand with travel. Therefore, I decided to put together a list of 5 food cities to choose from when planning your next culinary adventure in Europe. Bologna Home of ragu, mortadella and tortellini, the...

2012 was a good year – I met great people, I learned plenty of things and I shaped most of my dreams. It was somehow, one of the most important periods of my life so far – a year of withdrawals, new beginnings and wishes fulfilled. I want to thank you all for reading my blog, helping me with your feedback, for giving me confidence and for making me feel useful. Wish you a Merry Christmas and a New Year full of joy, miracles and … amazing travel experiences !  

Romania is a land of many more traditions than you’d normally expect from some lesser-known Eastern European country, and Christmas is no exception. From lovely groups of children singing carols from door to door to mouth-watering dishes and various eccentric habits, the homeland of Dracula and other cool things you’ve probably never heard of, is kind of a truly amazing place to spend Christmas. Some of these customs and traditions are old, unusual and authentic, others borrowed from overseas, but together they dress up Romania in bright holiday clothes, offering it an identity and a special charm.   Christmas season in Romania kicks off with a series of wonderful celebrations right after St. Andrew’s Day (November 30), when according to the...

Still dreaming about that European vacation you’ve promised yourself ever since college? Well, how about stop dreaming and start planning your trip to Europe right now. You’ll find everything there from culture and fabulous history to outstanding nightlife, mouthwatering food, picturesque villages and charming atmosphere. Take a look at my list of 100 reasons to visit Europe and who knows, maybe you’ll finally find that impulse you keep seeking for so long.   1. Andalucía, the picturesque Spanish region dotted with timeless villages and wonderful sun-kissed beaches. 2. Paris might be overrated or maybe regarded as a world of clichés, but it’s chic, gorgeous, romantic and certainly an unforgettable experience. 3. Rome, the Eternal City...

As you already know, I spend most of my time writing about travel. Aiming to get the most out of my work, I never stop looking for new ways to increase my productivity. Over the time, I tried to write in various circumstances in order to determine my own style and to fully develop it. I’ve done all these being totally convinced that my attempts would eventually lead me to what is the key to a maximum efficiency. Consequently, I’ve discovered that each venue I choose to write my articles gives me a unique perception, each time of the day makes me see things in a different light and each weather variation influences my mood and my writing rhythm. These being said, I’m ready to share with you my favorite writing venues, hoping that they might help...

Autumn is a great time to visit Europe, the days are pleasant and sunny, the harvest season is in full swing, the prices drop dramatically, wine, beer and food festivals are at their best, museums reveal their newest exhibitions and theatres come to life. All in all, whether you’re planning to visit the glamorous west, the chilly north, the cultural east or any other region within the old continent, there will certainly be somewhere an excellent festival, a concert, a cultural event, a music fest or a charming local fair for you to enjoy it. Here is a list of some of the top festivals taking place in Europe this fall: Oktoberfest, Munich For about 200 years millions of people from all over the world take by storm the center of Munich in order to take part in the...

Romania used to have a temperate climate with four seasons, but for several years things have changed a bit. Summers began to be increasingly longer and the winters increasingly frosting, so those four seasons have somehow turned into two. Considering that today is the first day of autumn, I decided to share with you a few things about Romania in the fall. The weather is beautiful My childhood’s autumns were characterized by three months of gloomy skies, long rains, crispy winds, thick sweaters and inviting scents of plum jam. Now the temperatures are high, the days are sunny and the sweaters are often replaced by swimsuits. September looks like an extension of summer with up to 30 Celsius degrees throughout the day. Only after mid-October, autumn takes root...