Wanderlust

Visiting Lucerne during the Festival of Lights

Visiting Lucerne during the Festival of Lights

02/03/2023
Cities, Lucerne
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Switzerland is one of those slightly underrated destinations, which may have a good reputation for winter sports and snowy mountains but there really is so much more to it. I've been to Switzerland many times over the last years and every single time I realize just how nice it is. The delicious food, the laid-back people, the high standard in everything you [...]

A Love Letter to Newcastle upon Tyne, England

04/11/2022
Cities, Newcastle, Off the beaten track
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For a few years after I left university - a good ten years ago now - I struggled to make sense of my life. In a failing relationship and lurching from one silly job to another, I moved from city to city in the UK, trying to find a place I could call home. A friend from uni impulsively asked me to move in with her in her flat in Heaton, Newcastle, and I, equa[...]
Moving to Paris? Read this.

Moving to Paris? Read this.

04/01/2022
Cities, Paris, Personal Stories
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Paris is by far one of the most beautiful cities I have ever seen - and this year I have fulfilled my dream to live here! However, while it really is like a dream come true, there are a few things about living in Paris, I wish I had known before. Not everything is the way I had imagined it... I had visited Paris for the first time in 2013 with my sister[...]
City-tripping in Zurich: our slow travel wellness break

City-tripping in Zurich: our slow travel wellness break

03/07/2022
Cities, Hotels, Zurich
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When I think about a girls’ getaway weekend, Zürich in the middle of February doesn’t immediately come to mind. I live in central Berlin, where midwinter is a chilly monotony of grey skies and overcoats. My energy for work and self care starts to flag. What usually re-energizes me is novelty, or a touch of heat on my skin. To my delight, a weekend stay at th[...]
7 things I learned from traveling to Dubai

7 things I learned from traveling to Dubai

02/08/2022
Cities, Dubai, Travel Tips
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I think Dubai is one of those places that people have pretty strong opinions about. You either love it or you... don't. It's not for everyone and I can say from personal experience that I very much grew to like it. I am currently on my fourth trip and unlike the first or second time here I can honestly say that I now appreciate Dubai in a way I didn't think [...]
10 things to do with kids in Dubai

10 things to do with kids in Dubai

10/26/2021
Cities, Top 10, United Emirates of Arabia
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First of all, I should say that this blogpost isn't hard to write at all, because - at least from an outsider's perspective - it appears that pretty much everything in Dubai is kid-friendly. Think fun and entertainment at every corner and a lot of opportunity for "Wow!" and "Ooooh!". Simply a great place to come with your entire family and find something eve[...]
13 things to love about Corfu

13 things to love about Corfu

09/02/2020
Beaches, Corfu, Hotels
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I must admit Greece was not my first choice for places to visit this summer, but when I saw how many of my friends opted for Corfu, I simply had to find out what the fuss was all about and booked a ticket with Aegean Airlines. After a short and comfortable flight we were greeted with sunny skies, warm air and plenty of smiles to what would become one of my n[...]
The Travelettes city guide to Brasov

The Travelettes city guide to Brasov

08/31/2020
Cities, Romania
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Ringed by the Carpathian Mountains sits the quaint town of Brasov, in one of Romania's most well-known regions; Transylvania. Characterised by its medieval Saxon walls, gothic architecture and cute cafes, Brasov is a pleasant destination to explore. Though small, the sights to see are plenty so further ado, here are a few we think you shouldn't miss out [...]