
30 pictures to make you fall for Oradea
Oradea is one of the most photogenic and wonderful tourist destinations in Romania. Runner-up in the final for Best European Destination, beautiful Oradea is truly charming.

Oradea is one of the most photogenic and wonderful tourist destinations in Romania. Runner-up in the final for Best European Destination, beautiful Oradea is truly charming.

Postcard perfect, with a stunning wining and dining scene and a casual vibe, Pyrgos has it all, except for the crowds. Besides, it is so close to all the major places, it feels just a stone’s throw away. These are in a nutshell the main reasons to put Pyrgos on your Santorini list…

There are plenty of places where mass tourism didn’t take over, actually most of the country – this is what I like about Romania. I like the diversity and mix

Travel to Santorini! Yes, yes and yes! White houses, blue domes, dramatic sunsets, calm sea, fabulous food, luxury towns, authentic villages, active but dormant volcano, spectacular (rocky) beaches, hordes of donkeys and lots of stairs waiting to be climbed! This is the diversity of Santorini that will keep the pot boiling during your stay!

Sibiu is not just any town in Romania.
I remember I first visited Sibiu many years ago and I liked it. It lived up to its reputation. But in 2021 when I revisited it, it looked absolutely blossoming, like a friend you haven’t met in a while and the time apart only highlighted their natural beauty.

Often overlooked by travellers, Rotterdam, the Netherlands is totally worth visiting. Modern architecture, huge port or modern vibes are the trademarks this city offers. In the following, join my objective Rotterdam travel guide along with insider tips on visiting and eating.

Undoubtedly on of the oldest and most cultural places in all of Spain, Toledo will charm you. It is a fabulous city at the crossroads of Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities that lived together in peace. In this post, I will show you my perfect day trip to Toledo, Spain.

Our Lord in the Attic is so worth visiting!
The church within a canal house is unexpected and offers exciting historic perspectives on the Dutch lifestyle from the 17th century.

Is Venice on a budget even possible? Dive into this blog post to find out how

It was not at all easy for the stars to align, but somehow we succeeded, because after two failed attempts, we arrived in Maramureș, a top region unanimously recognized as one of the best places to visit in Romania. I propose here the 2-day itinerary in Maramures we covered, but also our gastronomic experiences.
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