London by night: IceBar by IceHotel

Apart from its undeniable elegance and distinctive icons, London has an amazing nightlife. It’s so pleasant and invigorating to stroll through Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Regent and Oxford Street, on a late night, while taking in the charming dimly lit architecture. To complete the experience, a few beers in a London pub cannot be missed. On […]

London icons

The London 2012 Olympics came to an end after 16 days of glorious world-class sport. Records were broken and olympians were born as the world fervently watched. As the Olympic torch was extinguished yesterday, in a brilliant closing finale, what remains are the unbelievable performances and the lovely capital of the United Kingdom.  The city host, London, will […]

Happy colors in the Storage Room

The Old City Centre of Bucharest has been undergoing some mass reconstruction for the past two years or so. Houses have been refurbished, stores have been modernized, and above all, cafes and restaurants have been incessantly surfacing on the increasingly vibrant pedestrian district. Walking the streets of Lipscani – as most Romanians commonly call the neighborhood […]

Hunting for Turkish delights in Istanbul’s bazaars

As any respectable Middle Eastern culture, I knew going to the local bazaars would make for the best time of my entire trip. In fact, apart from the mosques and the alluring Istanbul mysticism that so unequivocally fascinates me, visiting the bazaars is my most desired activity in this part of the world. I ventured into both […]

From Europe to Asia: a photo story into mystical Istanbul

I’ve been dreaming of Istanbul for several years now. And as life has it, I had visited Turkey before: Efes, Troy and Kusadasi, in a whirlwind trip with my father alone, when I was a mere thirteen year old teenager. For some reason, though, we never stopped in Istanbul. And so, over the years, I built a cult like […]

Turkish coffee by the Sultanahmet Blue Mosque

I’ve been yearning to visit Istanbul for some time now, and here I am now! Enjoying a cup of hot Turkish coffee, enjoying the view of the Bosphorus and hearing enchanting from the Blue Mosque right in front of me … I am utterly fascinated by the Middle Eastern architecture, the food, the music and […]

Glühwein and sausages for Weihnachten in Munich, Germany

If I had to pinpoint my favorite time of the year, of sheer magic and sacred observance to be spent with loved ones, then it’s surely Christmas. As always, this year was no exception, as I chose to spend it, once again, visiting with my parents in Romania. On my way there, however, I made […]

Into the land of beer and strudels: having fun in Dresden

Let’s be clear; a visit to Dresden doesn’t imply a tedious museum after another, hearing about the city’s tragic past. Far from it! There are plenty of fun things to do, many of which include large squares, music festivals, great food and … plenty of beer! Some of its most popular restaurants and outdoor terraces […]

Rising from the ashes: Dresden, Germany

I was merely a baby in December 1989, when the Romanian dictator was trialed, convicted and executed. Communism and its long gray years of oppression, as my parents had known it, were finally over. The crack of the regime was certainly fortified by the fall of the Berlin Wall, liberating East Germany of similar despotism. […]

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