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Destination Guide: Cityscapes, Nature & Culture

This page is your one-stop shop for travel inspiration and exploration! I’ve gathered my adventures from around the globe to help you discover new destinations, uncover hidden gems, and experience the world in a whole new way.

From the bustling streets of London to the serene canals of Amsterdam, we’ll journey through Europe’s iconic cities and charming towns. We’ll explore the history and unique cultures and marvel at old and new architectural wonders.

But it’s not just about famous landmarks and tourist hotspots. I’ll take you off the beaten path to uncover local experiences, quirky attractions, and unexpected discoveries. We’ll meet fascinating people, sample delicious food, and immerse ourselves in the heart and soul of each destination.

So, whether you’re planning your next trip or simply dreaming of adventure, come along with me and explore the world through my lens.

You might find your next travel obsession!

On the last week of February, we went to Budapest and ate some burgers for our delightful #52weeksofburger. challenge. When we started to look for burgers there, we decided it would be nice to go to a less touristic venue, so as my research showed and as the staff from Maverick City Lodge confirmed, Pesti Burger was the perfect spot for our weekly munchies.

Pesti Burger: Smoked Burgers in Budapest

On the last week of February, we went to Budapest and ate some burgers for our delightful #52weeksof…

If you’re looking for an old school backpacker vibe, Hostel Ani & Haakie is the perfect place for you. There, the idea is to have a sense of community, a feeling that you might be traveling by yourself, but you’re not alone while you explore Rotterdam.

Rotterdam’s Hostel Ani & Haakien: Near Central Station & Top Attractions

If you’re looking for an old-school backpacker vibe, Hostel Ani & Haakien is the perfect place. …

Panorama Mesdag is the oldest 19th-century panorama painting in the world that it’s on its original site. The art is cylindrical, and it’s more than 14 meters high and 120 meters in circumference. It’s so big that it’s hard to describe the experience of visiting the monument in words. This is a place you have to attend to see by yourself.

Panorama Mesdag: a trip back in time to a fishing village in the 19th century

When you visit the Panorama Mesdag, you are traveling back in time. When you see the 360-degree view…

Hidden among green streets in the heart of The Hague, this is where you will find the fantastic Carlton Ambassador. Surrounded by gorgeous historical buildings and shopping streets that offer antiques, boutiques and a huge variety of bars and restaurants, this is where you find the best place to spend your days in The Hague, Carlton Ambassador.

Our Stay at the Carlton Ambassador in The Hague

Hidden among green streets in the heart of The Hague, this is where you will find the fantastic Carl…

Hamburg Rotterdam: Fantastic Dutch Beef Burgers

Hamburg Rotterdam: Fantastic Dutch Beef Burgers

In this week of the #52WeeksOfBurgers challenge, we go to Netherlands and feast at the Hamburg Rotte…

A Juriti is the name of one of the most traditional bars in São Paulo. Located next to Parque da Aclimação, in an area known as Cambuci, this bar is perfect for those who want a drink in a place surrounded by locals and with a lot of tasty food to try between glasses of cold beer.

A Juriti: One of the most traditional bars in São Paulo

A Juriti is the name of one of the most traditional bars in São Paulo. Located next to Parque da Acl…

Szechenyi Medicinal Baths are the biggest and most popular bathhouse in Budapest and the only one I managed to find the time to visit during the short time I was in Budapest at the end of August 2018. Located in the eastern side of Budapest, close to the Heroes’ Square and the Budapest Zoo, Szechenyi Medicinal Bath in the ultimate bathing experience in the Hungarian capital and is the largest medicinal bath in Europe. If you need to choose a bath to go to Budapest, this is the one you should go to.

A Visit to the Szechenyi Medicinal Bath in Budapest

Szechenyi Medicinal Baths are the biggest and most popular bathhouse in Budapest. And the only one I…

Close to the center of Lviv, there is a makeshift museum of sorts. This unlikely tourist spot can be found on a typical urban courtyard, but this is far from ordinary. The Yard of Lost Toys in Lviv is an unbelievable exhibition and could be described as the toys the world left behind.

The Yard of Lost Toys in Lviv

Close to the center of Lviv, there is a makeshift museum of sorts. This unlikely tourist spot can be…

Les Espaces d’Abraxas in Noisy-le-Grand was built between 1978 and 1984 as an entry into the new city of Marne-la-Vallée. Ricardo Bofill wanted to create a social housing project that would mix function regarding the human scale and the aesthetics of public spaces.

Postmodernist Architecture in Noisy-le-Grand: Science Fiction in the Suburbs of Paris

Located on the outskirts of Paris, halfway between the French capital and Disneyland, Noisy-le-Grand…

Edifício Copan, known in English as Copan Building, is one of the most important and memorable buildings in São Paulo. Located at Avenida Ipiranga number 200, it was open to the public in 1966, and it’s one of the symbols of the modern Brazilian architecture.

Edifício Copan: Exploring One of the Largest Buildings in Brazil

Edifício Copan, known in English as the Copan Building, is one of the most important and memorable b…

Workers of all lands unite, this is what you can read when you approach the tomb of Karl Marx at the Highgate Cemetery in North London. These are the final words of the Communist Manifesto, and this is the last resting place of Karl Marx, so they match really well.

The Tomb of Karl Marx: A Place of Pilgrimage for Leftists in London

Workers of all lands unite; this is what you can read when you approach the tomb of Karl Marx at the…

Highgate Cemetery is a large burial place in the North of London where more than 50.000 graves where 170.000 people are buried. The area has the status of a nature reserve and is known about a large number of famous people buried there. Like Douglas Adams, Malcolm McLaren, Michael Faraday, George Michael, and Karl Marx.

Highgate Cemetery: A Visitor’s Guide to London’s Most Famous Cemetery

Highgate Cemetery is a large burial place in the North of London with more than 50.000 graves and 17…

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