Martisor – The Symbol of Spring in Romania

How in the the world can I explain a non-Romanian the concept of “Martisor”? There isn’t even a translation for it, nor a similar world in English. Although a Romanian symbol and tradition, Martisor – in other forms – is offered in Greece, Bulgaria, Albania and Macedonia at the beginning of spring, too. Martisor is…

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7 Best European Destinations to Visit in May

The amazing weather together with the still affordable prices makes pretty much any place the best European destination to visit in May. But some cities and areas stand out from the crowd. Without further ado, here are the best European destinations to visit in May.

7 Best European Destinations to Visit in April

April is one of the most beautiful months to visit Europe. It’s hard to find a place where spring hasn’t pained amazing colors and the weather is at least acceptable. Southern Europe – especially Crete and Malta – are warm enough for a dip in the water!

Travel Bloggers’ Creature Comforts

When I started to travel back in my late teens, all I cared was to be out the door to visit new places. Tents, shared rooms, shared bathrooms, long train rides…who cared about creature comforts? I was traveling and discovering. As I grew older I wanted intimacy and more comfort. I still stayed in private…