Whimsical tales of travel & lifestyle
An European gem like no other, Switzerland is known for more than its exceptional Swiss watchmaking and superior lifestyle. It is home to Lake Geneva - or Lac Léman as the Swiss call it - and its picturesque landscapes overlooking the Swiss and French Alps. Having seen it both during summer and winter time, there is an undeniable charm that a month like January portrays. The crisp mountain air along with the pure white mountain peaks ready to be … [Read more...]
There is only one word to describe Christmas in New York City, and that is magic! Ever since I was watching Home Alone with Macalay Culkin as a child, up to my first Christmas in the city in 2005, I realized there is no other place that can equal its charm during the holidays. Everyone should spend Christmas in New York at least once. The holiday lights, the Rockefeller Christmas Tree and the dazzling store front windows make it truly one … [Read more...]
This year, I went to Philadelphia for Thanksgiving weekend, only because it was a quick and convenient trip. I'll be very frank; I had no expectations whatsoever about the city, in fact I was so delusional, it only goes to show how judgmental we sometimes can be. My preconceived ideas and utter ignorance made me believe Philadelphia is one of those depressing deserted cities, with not too much to see. But, oh how pleased am I to have discovered I … [Read more...]
I don't really celebrate Thanksgiving in the traditional way, given I'm Romanian; we don't have it in our culture. However, living in America, I do celebrate it in a different way: most of the time with my other Romanian friends in New York. We usually gather around a table of turkey eats and other dishes, we all made/brought. Some offer to cook, others bring the drinks. But two years ago, we skipped all that and we went to Miami instead. My … [Read more...]
I cannot remember how many times I was humorously mistaken for a vampire, as the daughter of a Transylvanian-born mother; growing up, I was told of the priceless value of a mostly unspoiled rural Romania and its folkloric treasures, but as an expat living in New York for the last several years, I came to increasingly appreciate its scenic landscapes, its medieval flair and its traditional rich ethnic customs. Thus, what better time to visit … [Read more...]
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