Christmas Markets in Budapest

As soon as Lent starts (on November 15), European cities dress up for the winter Holidays. And that usually means, Christmas Markets are opening. And while I’ve written before about Christmas Markets in Europe, there’s one city we’ve been in love with and which is also home to glorious festive markets: Budapest.

Halloween Destinations in Europe

Halloween (Oct 31) is a celebration observed in many countries on the eve of All Saints Day (Nov 1). Scientists cannot agree on how exactly Halloween came into existence. Some say it has the roots in Celtic harvest festivals – thus having pagan roots -, while others say it has begun as a Christian holiday.

How to Plan a Last Minute Budget Vacation

Planning a budget vacation doesn’t exactly conjure images of “last minute” in the same sentence. But, rest assured, it is possible to plan a last-minute budget vacation although, typically, a vacation takes weeks or months ahead to plan. Sure this has its perks and allows for a lot of thinking, but there’s something amazing about…

5 Best European Fall Destinations

Traveling during the shoulder season – spring & fall – has a lot of perks. First of all, the prices are typically lower than during the high season. And, since many people can only get vacation days during summer, fall is when you won’t find way too many travelers roaming the streets of the cities…

1 Week in Europe Itinerary: Visiting Italy

Italy makes you fall in love with it in a second, yet a lifetime is not enough to explore all its beautiful places. For a first time visitor, a week offers enough time to get a taste of La Dolce Vita and get hooked for life. There are so many things I love about Italy…

10 Best European Destinations to Visit in October

For the majority of the countries, October in Europe means that the fall foliage is starting to look amazing. The weather can be anything between warm, almost t-shirt like to cold and wet. On the other hand, the crowds have started to vanish in September and in October you have the cities to yourself. The…

I [Heart] Arad

I was going through this article and got this idea to write about Arad. I love my city, as I’ve mentioned plenty of times before…so why shouldn’t you know more about it?