Author: Aleksandra
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The Ultimate Guide to Albanian Cuisine: Must-Try Dishes
A Journey Through Albanian Cuisine: Regional Specialties and Local Finds Albanian cuisine, often overshadowed by its Mediterranean neighbors, is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Blending influences from Greece, Italy, Turkey, and the Balkans, the cuisine of Albania is a delightful fusion of flavors, textures, and aromas. Each region offers a unique culinary identity,…
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Budapest in February – Cultural Re-Treat
This post is coming as a love letter to one of the most beautiful cities I have seen – Budapest. Budapest as Personality Sometimes I imagine cities as personalities. Ones are bright, energetic and endlessly romantic, others are modest, rational and practical. Third – gentle and philosophical. Budapest, on the other hand, is aristocratic, well-mannered…
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Taste of Morocco. Authentic, Vivid and Vibrant
How I fell in love with Moroccan cuisine When thinking about the taste of Morocco, a quote of a celebrity chef P.Prudhomme comes to my mind: “You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food”. The taste of Morocco is much more vivid, vibrant and authentic than you might think. It is not only…
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From Villanova to Sitges. Finding the camper of Happiness
I am writing this story to pay homage to the fantastic moments of happiness I had this year, for all the crazy adventures, countless experiences, ups and down. It’s been a great year! 365 days spent living abroad, learning new things, exploring, having fun and meeting all sorts of people. December was short but rich…
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Unusual Destination – Crespi D’adda
Crespi D’adda, an unusual destination, and probably the least known Italian UNESCO heritage site. I wonder how many of you have ever heard of this unique and a bit mysterious village in Bergamo area – probably not many. And that’s not a surprise; you won’t find it in the guidebooks and lists of “must see…
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Fabulous Carnival in Tarragona or Letting Hair Down
There is no need to travel to Rio or Venice to spend a great day at the carnival. Every year lovely Tarragona comes alive during the magnificent must-go annual event. Carnival in Tarragona is one of the oldest and for sure one of the most majestic in all Catalonia region. One of the most attended…
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Magic of Tarragona or Back to Roman Times
This summer I fell in love with Tarragona, one of the most charming cities I have ever seen. Though it is a city with more than 2000 years of rich and extensive history, housing well-maintained ancient Roman sights, amazing carnivals and breathtaking nature, Tarragona often gets unjustly overlooked. I first visited it this July, then…
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Venice. Full guide: from St. Mark’s to 3 Islands
Every year, thousands of people are said to fall in love with Venice. I did wonder what’s so special about this city, and why there is so much excitement surrounding it – until I’ve visited it on my own. As a side note: I have lived and traveled in Italy for quite some time. Everyone…
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Why Valencia Must be in Your Bucket List
Valencia is an ideal place to visit regardless of the season. Located on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, it has 300 sunny days per year, which might very well be the reason why the Moors – the inhabitants of the region during the Middle Ages – called it a paradise on earth. Let’s discuss why…