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New York: My 5 Top Experiences (Part I)
Those of you who have read my “Marie Claire” article on New York, will know that my introverted self used to not like it. It was just too harsh, too brash, too loud for me. Yet, a job took me to New York almost 10 years ago and I spent two marvellous months living in Manhattan. I moved around the world since then but occasional business trips take me across the pond. And I get to fall in love with Big Apple over and over again. New York, being one of the coolest and most popular destinations in the world, offers numerous choices for cultural, historic and gastronomic experiences. You…
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Malta: Return to Mediterranean Paradise
If you read my previous post on Malta, you know that I went there for the first time six years ago and had a great time. So, when the opportunity came up to visit family in Malta again, my husband and I jumped on it and booked an Easter holiday. Malta is a tiny island country in the Mediterranean with a colourful history and culture. That makes it a perfect destination for a short vacation. If you only have a couple of days, follow my simple itinerary to get a taste of Malta. Valetta Start your first day in Valetta, smallest European capital. It’s super easy to navigate and well-connected…
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Christmas at the Magical Lantern Festival
Every year we have a routine of visiting our favorite places in London to see Christmas lights. But there is one place that is very special – the Magical Lantern Festival. Traditionally held in January (read my January 2016 and 2017 reviews), this year we are lucky to have it in December right before the Christmas holidays. It’s been now our third year going to the festival and it doesn’t fail to impress us. Just see the photos for yourself! Held in the Chiswick House and Gardens, the Magical Lantern Festival is an impressive light display that takes you on an enchanting journey, following park’s trails. Depending on a theme,…
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In Bruges: Christmas
If you have noticed, I have been offline (or shall I say, off blogging) for a while. I have been busy with other things, like launching my brand, but that hasn’t stopped me traveling. In the fall alone, I have been to Dubrovnik, Kyiv, Barcelona, and Bruges. As some of you know, every year I always have few blog posts on Christmas in London and other European locations (like Berlin or Oslo). This time, I want to take you on a quick trip to Bruges, Belgium. So…if you have seen In Bruges movie, you probably already know that it’s a picturesque Belgian medieval town. It’s very pretty and around Christmas,…
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Feel the Love in Bali’s Berry Amour Villa
Imagine waking up every morning in a beautiful private villa? A regular of hotels and even hostels in the past, for me the comfort and privacy of a luxury villa was a welcomed change. Before we headed to Bali, I have done extensive research on 4 and 5-star villas that would meet our location, price and amenities criteria. Once we came across Berry Amour romantic concept villas in Seminyak that ticked all of our boxes, we booked it immediately. After 11-day relaxing stay, I can say our villa was worth every penny. Let me take you on a virtual tour to judge it for yourself! First, after a long but rather…
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Luxury Travel With Qatar Airways
As you already might have read in my previous blog posts, earlier this summer I went to Bali to celebrate my 40th birthday. I decided to do in style – from business class flights to a private villa in Bali! While I have already well documented my Bali shenanigans in other posts, I wanted to dedicate this one to trip logistics and share my impressions of business class travel on the Qatar Airways. Let me start with the fact that I am a huge fan of Qatar Airways, having flown them before on business trips to South Asia. They were even nice enough to upgrade me once to a business…
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Summer Holiday: What to Wear
Yesterday, I came across Harper’s Bazaar (HB) edit “10 Items Every Fashion Editor Takes on Holiday” and I thought to myself: “Well, I just came from Bali, I wonder how did I do against the list?”. Funny enough, I had every item they recommended for a chic holiday wardrobe. However, unlike designer pieces HB featured, my holiday collection was very affordable. Let me show you how by bringing few key pieces from the HB list that you can mix and match you can achieve a variety of casual and dressy looks. 1. The Perfect Day Dress My perfect day dress came in a form of an H&M embroidered summer tunic. It fits…
