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Over the Easter break, we decided to spend a week in Turkey — we were after something warm, affordable, and full of culture. When I stumbled across some cheap flights to Istanbul, the decision was made! I’d actually visited Istanbul about 15 years ago, and I remembered loving it. So I figured — now that … Read more
Most people visit Selçuk with one goal in mind — to see Ephesus. And while Ephesus absolutely deserves the spotlight, the town of Selçuk itself has plenty of hidden gems. If you’ve got a bit of extra time (or better planning skills than we had 😅), here are some of the best places to check … Read more
Ephesus (or Efes in Turkish) is one of the largest and most impressive open-air archaeological museums in the world, and it absolutely deserves a spot on your Turkey itinerary. Located near the town of Selçuk in Izmir Province, it was once the capital of Roman Asia Minor and a major hub of commerce, religion, and … Read more
Getting to Ephesus from Izmir was both easy and complicated — depending on how organized you are (we weren’t 😅). The good news is, several train options can take you directly or indirectly to Selçuk, the town closest to the Ephesus ruins. The bad news? Figuring out which ticket you need and where to buy it … Read more
We didn’t have much time in Izmir — we mainly chose it as our base for visiting Ephesus — but even during our short stay, we managed to find plenty of interesting things to do and see. Izmir, Türkiye’s third-largest city, is a lively coastal hub with a relaxed vibe, great food, and beautiful seaside … Read more
We spent four incredible days exploring Istanbul, and let me tell you — it wasn’t nearly enough! We managed to cover most of the city’s famous sights, but by the end of each day our feet were exhausted and our list of “places we still want to see” somehow kept growing. I guess that means … Read more
Whenever we travel, we have this little tradition — instead of collecting magnets or other souvenirs, we like to take photos of ourselves in local or historical outfits. It’s our favorite way to bring a piece of the trip home — and honestly, flipping through those photos later always brings back the best memories. So … Read more
After a few days of nonstop walking and sightseeing through Istanbul, we decided it was time to slow down and treat ourselves to some relaxation — and that’s how we discovered the magic of the Turkish hammam (bathhouse). A little spa time felt like exactly what we needed to recharge before diving back into Istanbul’s … Read more
I was almost sure I wouldn’t make it to Tivoli for Halloween this year. My due date is just a few days away, and the weather hasn’t exactly been on my side. But then one afternoon, the sun decided to show up, and my fiancé suggested we go together, a little “last date” as a couple … Read more
May and June in Denmark are always great travel months thanks to all those long weekends—it would almost feel like a waste not to use them! Since I’m pregnant and flying gets a bit tricky the further along you are, we thought: why not keep it simple this time and do a little road trip … Read more
While googling what there is to see in the area, Schwerin Castle immediately caught my eye. It looked so picturesque that I couldn’t resist adding it to the list. Often nicknamed the “Neuschwanstein of the North” or even “Cinderella’s Castle”, it’s considered one of the most beautiful castles in Germany and a prime example of … Read more
Lübeck was perhaps the biggest surprise of our trip. We chose it almost on impulse—it was the largest city in the area we were exploring, and we were curious to see what it was like. We didn’t know much about it beforehand. Only later did we learn that the city’s Old Town has been recognized … Read more
With only one day in Hamburg, we set out to make the most of it and experience the city’s best-known attractions. Could we have seen more? Certainly. But rather than rushing from place to place, we chose to enjoy a few highlights properly. Here’s what we managed to fit into our 24 hours in Hamburg. … Read more
Our first stop on our Northern Germany trip was Hedeby. I was looking for interesting places in the area, and that’s when my fiancé mentioned he’d learned about this place in his Danish history classes. So, we decided to check it out in real life. A little bit of history Hedeby—also known as Haithabu—was one … Read more
It only took me eight years to finally make it to Wolin in Poland for the Slavs and Vikings Festival. Every year during the first week of August, I somehow had “something else.” Busy weekend, wrong timing, life, you name it. But this year? The Viking gods cleared my schedule. The festival takes place right … Read more
We had a few days in Paris and decided to sneak in some day trips to nearby places. As much as I appreciate art and museums, there’s only so much I can take in one go—and I was itching to explore a bit more beyond the city. 😛 The trips were mostly spontaneous. The weather … Read more
Mont Saint-Michel had been sitting on my bucket list for what felt like forever. So when we booked a holiday to Paris, it immediately popped up as a “maybe we should…” kind of plan. At first, the idea was to rent a car and do a little road trip, but Paris itself had way too … Read more
When my family came to visit, we were brainstorming where to take them—and then it hit me: I hadn’t been to the Sand Sculpture Festival yet this year! Perfect excuse, right? So I suggested we make a little trip out of it. The theme for this year was “Showtime – Anything Can Happen.” As always, … Read more
On one of those days when Paris weather decided not to cooperate, we spontaneously decided to escape the gloomy skies and find some sunshine elsewhere. After a quick Google search, I stumbled across Provins—a charming medieval town listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I’d never heard much about it before, but I’m a sucker … Read more
Just 20 km from the hustle of Paris lies one of France’s most iconic landmarks — the Palace of Versailles. What started as a humble little hunting lodge eventually became the centre of royal power, extravagance, and drama for over a hundred years — up until the French Revolution put a rather abrupt end to … Read more