Vicenza in the Snow
Finally! It snowed in Vicenza. After weeks of scrolling through social media statuses from friends and acquaintances both showing off and complaining about the record …
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The Hundred Years Old Carousel or Italy’s Notion of Time
On a cute little square in the heart of the picturesque Bassano del Grappa we came across a carousel which was one hundred years old. …
Christmas at Lake Garda – A Great Italian Day Trip
Lake Garda is definitely one of my most favourite places in Italy. It is beautiful, rich in history and the little towns which surround it like …
Coal for Breakfast
I know it sounds totally crazy, but yesterday morning I had coal for breakfast. Now, don’t worry! I am not one of those naughty children …
Cremino – Three-Layered Chocolate Happiness
Ah, cremino! This smooth, creamy, melt-on-the-tongue perfect piece of chocolate. The moment you try it for yourself, will be a moment of bliss and revelation. …
Asolo, Italy – The Soul Asylum of Artists and Royals
Asolo in the Veneto, Northern Italy, was just what my soul needed on a damp and heavy autumn day. Dark grey clouds hung over our …
Varna’s Abandoned Houses
Varna is the third Bulgarian city in terms of its size and population. It is also my hometown. It is famous: for being on the Black …
Do They Know It’s Not Christmas Yet?
The other night we had a family celebration. We exchanged presents, reminisced about this day two years ago, cooked a special meal and for dessert we …
Pogača – Slovenia’s Traditional Welcome Bread
‘To finish the pogača off, you brush it with beaten egg and then sprinkle it with cumin seeds and coarse salt.’ Bernarda’s hands moved fast showing …
The Perfect Plate of Oysters
We shared this perfect plate of oysters on the island of Mersea this past summer in England. It was served to us in a small seafood …
