Travelettes

Catalonia beyond Barcelona: where gastronomy meets art

04/08/2020

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Before visiting the South of Catalonia, my knowledge of this Spanish region was limited to Barcelona. I never knew a that the popular Spanish breakfast pan con tomate (bread with tomato) originated from here, or that it's a land rich in carob trees but most importantly that it is a place four world-class artists have in common: architect Antoni GaudÃ, paint[...]

Lana - a slice of paradise in the heart of South Tyrol

08/16/2019

Katja

Hotels, Mountains, South Tyrol, SPONSORED CONTENT

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Gorgeous sunny weather, stunning nature, incredible food, luxurious hotels, friendly locals. I'd say these are the five pillars that any wonderful holiday is based on. Added bonus points for great wine and lots of things to do. South Tyrol is exactly that to me which is why I keep going back nearly every year. It's Europe at its best because it effortlessly [...]

15 fun things to do in Bangkok

08/02/2019

Katja

Bangkok, Cities, SPONSORED CONTENT

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I'm pretty sure that every blogpost I ever wrote about Thailand and Bangkok in particular was essentially just one big love fest. It's true that the most popular of destinations in Asia is simply always guaranteed to provide a good time, pretty much regardless of weather, company or budget. It's a bit like a Disneyland for adults with fun people, amazing foo[...]

Hotels we love: The Arosea in South Tyrol

07/22/2019

Katja

Mountains, South Tyrol, SPONSORED CONTENT

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We've all been there. Life gets hectic, time gets short, the to-do list keeps growing. As a business owner, single mom and city girl I know this all too well. Every once and so often things get especially tough and my whole body is aching for some time off. So when the opportunity rolled around to check out the Arosea Life Balance and Nature Hotel in South T[...]

Top 10 Experiences in the Bordeaux Region

07/08/2019

Katja

Bordeaux, Cities, Countryside, SPONSORED CONTENT, Top 10

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What destination you've been to has surprised you the most? This is a question I only think about once I am already on the trip thinking: Wow! How did I never come here before? In the case of Bordeaux I had exactly that experience. Some backstory first. In 2017 I was offered a job helping Bordeaux wines with their social media on the German market and si[...]

Bucharest: the Eastern European City for Creatives and Music Lovers

06/27/2019

Tamara

Bucarest, Cities, Festivals, SPONSORED CONTENT

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Bucharest is a place of fascinating contrasts. Medieval churches and monasteries stand beside Art Nouveau phenomena. Monstrous 1930sâ€™ concrete towers overshadow delicate French Baroque, and 21st century modernity sits somewhere awkwardly between it all. For me, the streets of Bucharest are like a feast for the eyes and a rather perplexing stimulus for the [...]

The Travelettes Guide to experiencing Christmas in South Tyrol

12/17/2018

Katja

South Tyrol, SPONSORED CONTENT, Travelettes Guide

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I've been to South Tyrol quite a few times and it's one of those places that just never disappoints. Maybe it's because it's in Italy, which to me is one of those countries I just can't help but love. The food, the people, the culture - there just is nothing I don't like about it. Take all those things about Italy and add a humble mountain range (the Alps) t[...]

10 gifts we want to find under the tree for Christmas

11/30/2018

Katja

Shopping, SPONSORED CONTENT

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It is that time of year again, a time to think about things to give not just to the people you love and value having in your life, it's also a good time to think about someone who should be of number one importance to you and that is: you! I think Christmas and birthdays are actually an excellent time to give ourselves something we really want. That way, no [...]

7 amazing and free spots to take photos in New York

11/23/2018

Katja

Cities, New York, Photography, SPONSORED CONTENT

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New York, New York, city of dreams. City that never sleeps. City of high rises and even higher expectations. They say that New York has it all, except boredom. In my 17 years of traveling to this city and occasionally even living here I have come to know it very well but no matter how much time I spend here I never ever get bored of it. Especially as a ph[...]

Magic Malta: Top 10 things to do in Malta

10/04/2018

guest

Malta, SPONSORED CONTENT, Top 10

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Cast your eye beyond the Italian island of Sicily, just above the coast of North Africa, and youâ€™ll find the archipelago of Malta. Plonked in the southernmost fringe of Europe, these little Mediterranean islands are surrounded by the bluest of waters, doused in the most golden sunlight and full to the brim of smooth local wine thatâ€™ll have you gasping fo[...]