Traveling across Scandinavia can be quite expensive for tourists, as it is one of the priciest regions in the world. So it’s essential to plan your itinerary thoughtfully. However, visiting Sweden has many benefits, including its impressive public transportation system. During my one-week trip in 2023, I relied solely on public transportation and did not…
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Fika and Sweet Times in Sweden
There’s something about stepping into a bakery and smelling the dough, the sugar, the butter, the flour and all the disparate elements that go into making that one perfect pastry. Compliment that with the smell of freshly brewed coffee and life is better than good. Guilty of having a major sweet tooth, I luckily got…
Cesky Krumlov in Photos
Hello Travel Enthusiasts! I am keeping this post short and sweet. I sadly lost most of my DSLR photos from my three-day visit to the Czech Republic (mainly Prague) in 2015. But I was able to recover and find one panoramic shot of Cesky Krumlov. Memories of a fun and epic day exploring Cesky Krumlov….
Quest for the best gelato in Rome
Italy. The land of art, culture, history, espresso, pizza and gelato. Yes, gelato. Creamy, sweet and rich.The sweet tooth in me craves it. Hence my quest for the best gelato on my recent trip to Italy in June 2018. I took my mom and sister along for the adventure. I did some research before my…
Bobigny: The “Queens” of Paris
Have you heard of Bobigny, France? Probably not. I hadn’t either until June 2015. That summer, my mother, younger sister and I paid a visit to Paris for just three short days as part of a longer London trip. We of course visited the major cultural sites in and around Paris – Eiffel Tower, Louvre,…