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25 INSPIRATIONAL PHOTOS TO VISIT MAKRINITSA
Some destinations simply can not be described in words, but you can be inspired by their photos. One of such places is picturesque Makrinitsa village, located on the slopes of Mount Pelion. Over the years, this has been my favorite destination for spring or autumn weekend getaways. Also, this is my first Photo Post, as the village is so charming, scenic and lovely that I just could not stop taking pictures of everything again and again, especially against the background of enchanting mountain views and got a lot of inspirational photos to visit Makrinitsa. Makrinitsa is also called the “Balcony of Pelion”, as its central square offers stunning panoramic views…
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MAKRINITSA GREECE – THE BALCONY OF PELION
If vacations to you in Greece is associated only with beach holidays and islands, then this post about Makrinitsa Greece will show you the other side of beautiful nature that Greece holds and many are not aware of… The mountain village with traditional guesthouses, caring owners, homemade breakfasts and delicious taverns with magnificent and breathtaking views, endless walks along the paths in the mountains, small waterfalls and untouched beauty of nature – all these are about the village Makrinitsa or as we call it – the Balcony of Pelion! The village is located high up the slopes of Mount Pelion, near the city of Volos. Ancient architecture with snow-white stone…
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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TRAVEL TO POLAND ON A BUDGET; PART 2 – WARSAW ON A BUDGET
My boyfriend and I arrived in Warsaw by a high-speed train from Krakow. Before I start with our adventures in Warshaw, take a look at my post about some general information about Poland and our trip to Krakow. You can find it HERE. If you are looking to travel “smart” this travel guide about traveling to Warsaw on a budget is just what you need. The first feeling you get when you leave the railway station is that you are transported to a completely different country. As soon as we arrived we were impressed by the tall modern glass high-rise building of the Marriott Hotel. We could also tell that…
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THE BEST SWEET SPOTS IN ATHENS
If you are a “cake-aholic” as I am, then this list of the main sweet spots in the center of Athens is your ultimate guide to the best pastry-shops in Athens. Since my office is located in the heart of Athens, be sure that I personally tried all the sweet products in each of the shops and you will find my tips where and what is worth trying! Are you ready? CHOUREAL Choux & Profiterole (Diomeias 2-10, Syntagma) One of the best profiteroles I’ve ever tried. You can choose with delightful cream or ice cream filling, but the best part is a variety of the rich chocolate toppings ( I…
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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TRAVEL TO POLAND ON A BUDGET; PART 1 – KRAKOW ON A BUDGET
A trip to Poland exceeded all my expectations. What do I mean? Look, I expected to see the usual ex-Soviet country, where you can take a break for a few days and with a small budget. BUT! In the end, I visited not only a highly developed democratic country with European values but also one of the tourist gems of Europe and the best part that you can visit Poland on a budget. I went on this trip with my travel companion and boyfriend D-Papa. During the planning of this trip, I only had 5 days and I wanted to see as much as I could. Therefore, I chose a…
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LIMENI: A PICTURESQUE SEASIDE VILLAGE IN MANI
Mani, the southernmost and middle region of the Peloponnese, crossing the districts of Lakonia and Messenia in southern Greece, is one of the most mysterious areas of Greece. The local people never fully obeyed of any conquerors. Hard living conditions have created the astonishing character of the local population. The clan organization of the society predetermined the architectural appearance of the villages in Mani, where each house and hotel has the form of a tower. From the first moment, when I saw from the top the bay of Limeni, I realized its the perfect place for me. Lymeni is an incredibly colorful village with charming old stone house-towers, literally hanging…
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TRADITIONAL POLISH FOOD: WHAT YOU REALLY SHOULD TRY
After visiting Poland, I realized that traditional Polish food deserves an exclusive post. Are you ready to gain a few pounds?? So let’s see what delicious dishes I tried and tested in this beautiful country. Polish national dishes are very hearty, but, despite this, they are very tasty. Most Polish treats are meat dishes that are prepared in a variety of ways. Personally, I recommend trying soups, breaded pork, bigos stew, golabki, and pierogi. In Poland, they bake excellent bread and make delicious sausage. Also very popular are various pickles made from cucumbers, cabbage, and tomato. Every lunch and dinner began with soups! In Polish cuisine, there is a wide…
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WINTER HOLIDAYS IN CYPRUS: WHAT TO DO AND WHAT TO SEE
NICOSIA – AYIA NAPA – PROTARAS – NICOSIA PART 3 READ MORE: CYPRUS FOR WINTER HOLIDAYS PART 1 AND PART 2 The day after our trip, we were preparing for our Christmas Eve dinner and continuing winter holidays in Cyprus. In Cyprus, as well as in Greece, Сhristmas is celebrated on December 25. So we spent Christmas Eve with my boyfriends family at a restaurant and then went out with our friends for cocktails. The main celebration was the next day when everyone gathered at the big Christmas table. This is the moment when you feel like a part of a big Cypriot family and, believe me, their families are…
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TRAVEL BEAUTY FOR FACE
As you know in Greece, the sun is almost all year round. Since I live in this beautiful and sunny country permanently and in general travel a lot, my skin needs extra care and protection. Facial care should be phased and mandatory in the morning and evening. Here you will find my favorite products for daily skincare at home and while traveling. I use mostly Greek face care products, but also well-known brands. A few words about the Greek cosmetic brands JULIETTE ARMAND These are professional Greek cosmetics, which I learned from my cosmetologist. It was love at first sight! Excellent quality of ingredients, maximum safety and effectiveness are not…
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WINTER HOLIDAYS IN CYPRUS: WHAT TO DO AND WHAT TO SEE
NICOSIA – LIMASSOL – PAPHOS – NICOSIA PART 2 For more information check also PART 1 and PART 3 We continued our winter holidays in Cyprus with a trip to Limassol. The road from Nicosia to Limassol took us a little over an hour and was quite comfortable. I pre-booked the hotel Kapetanios Odyssia for one night in order to get to know the city better. This is a 3 * hotel and has a good location near the seafront, SPA, a rich breakfast, and a reasonable price – everything that is necessary for one or several nights stays. LIMASSOL CYPRUS The first thing that catches your eye when entering…
