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…

Top 7 Reasons to Visit Budapest During Winter

Winter in Central-Eastern Europe conjures images of snow, mulled wine, and wearing an entire wardrobe so that you won’t feel cold outside. Over the past years (thanks, global warming), winter is quite mild in this area but the cold spells can show up anytime (like the 2016-2017 really cold temperatures in late December have proven).

Tips & Tricks: Traveling During the Winter Holidays

The Winter Holidays are fast approaching (even faster if you are in the USA) and many of us already have traveling plans. A lot of people are just starting to make plans. With people traveling the country or continent to visit relatives or just head out to celebrate in other places than home, traveling during…

Cute Dresses for Your Trip to Europe

Are you planning to travel to Europe? Or perhaps you are already on the Old Continue but want to explore it a little further? Then don’t forget to pack some cute dresses! Yes, you’ve read that right. No matter the season, cute dresses should be in your bag.