My 2020 in travels

Every year, I write a round-up of countries that I visited. And ever since I started this blog, I always traveled to more countries than I did the year before. 2020 is obviously a big exception. At first, I doubted if I should write my annual travel list post, but even ...
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Praça do Comércio, square, arch, Lisbon, Portugal

City guide to lovely Lisbon

To me, Lisbon is the most beautiful city ever. Okay, maybe I'm biased because I was born and spent the first four years of my life there and every visit to Lisbon is filled with nostalgia. But at that tender age, I was too young to really experience Lisbon as ...
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Fisherman's Bastion; Budapest; Hungary

Weekend guide to beautiful Budapest

Some cities are just too beautiful to only visit once, and Budapest is one of them. My first trip to Budapest happened in the winter of 2014, when visiting a friend who spent an exchange semester there. And while I do have very fond memories of that first trip, I ...
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These are the best places in Valencia

By Ana Rita | 21 May 2018

Valencia is such a stunning city! This third major city of Spain surprised me on every level. It is a super colorful city full of sights to see, with a pleasant beach and great hotspots. Everything you need for a perfect city trip. However, what strikes me the most about Valencia is the livelihood all…

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5 things to see and do in Zakynthos

By Ana Rita | 9 May 2018

We are sticking to Greek vibes for this month’s flashback. Tag along to Zakynthos! When I think of this pearl of the Ionian Sea, the first colors that come to mind are blue and green. Greece is a very blue country overall with all its stunning beaches, however Zakynthos also has a very beautiful landscape…

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What you must know before visiting the Zaanse Schans

By Ana Rita | 20 April 2018

Ask any tourist what comes to mind when thinking of The Netherlands. Many of them will answer clogs, flowers and windmills for sure. It’s somewhat of a stereotype but hey, there is a reason behind them right? Well, sometimes it is fun to visit these cliché type of places. As so, I decided to become…

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Must see in Luxembourg: the Vianden Castle

By Ana Rita | 16 April 2018
Vianden Castle Luxembourg

Are you planning a trip to Luxembourg? Then the charming Luxembourg City is definitely a must. But did you know that the landscape of Luxembourg is also beautiful and that this tiny country is full of castles? More than a hundred! The Vianden Castle is one that has to be on your list. Vianden is…

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4 things to see during a daytrip to Strasbourg

By Ana Rita | 12 April 2018

O my Strasbourg. Being that other European Parliament city, politics is usually the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Strasbourg.  But it’s also the city of canals with picturesque houses, an historically tall cathedral, palaces that became beautiful museums and where storks serve as a mascot. I visited this French city as…

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5 reasons why you should visit Berlin

By Ana Rita | 23 March 2018

The month is almost ending so it’s time for a new flashback! This month I am taking you to Berlin. Two years ago a German guy from our Athens apartment invited the whole group for an erasmus reunion. He hosted us at his place and showed us all the famous highlights of the city but…

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New in Rotterdam? This guide offers you plenty of tips!

By Ana Rita | 12 March 2018

I love to write blogs about the newest and coolest hotspots in Rotterdam. But where do you really have to go for a first-time visit? What are the must-sees and which activities does Rotterdam have to offer? As a local girl I wrote this Rotterdam Guide especially for you newbies. In this blogpost I share…

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What to do in bustling Budapest

By Ana Rita | 28 February 2018

This month’s flashback takes us back to Budapest, the capital of Hungary. When I had to pick a country for my exchange I really doubted between Hungary and Greece but the warm Mediterranean temperatures won me over haha. A friend of mine did go to Budapest and her exchange started a month before mine did.…

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Things I miss about Athens

By Ana Rita | 22 February 2018
Acropolis Athens Casa Borita

22 of February is always an emotional day for me. In 2014 on this date I moved to the Greek capital of Athens to study abroad for one semester. In Europe we call this Erasmus and I had one year to prepare for it. In my mind I played the video over and over again…

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How to spend two days in Madrid

By Ana Rita | 7 February 2018
Madrid Palacio Real Casa Borita

Last month my first trip of 2018 happened! We made a stop in Madrid, on the way back of our road trip through Portugal. Usually we run our booties off to see every highlight of the city but not this time. The fact that this was already my third visit to Madrid surely made it…

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Roze muur Rotteram Casa Borita

Hi! Ana Rita here. A beach bum and city explorer with a special love for all things cute. I travel colorfully and I'm always in search of enchanting places. Let me inspire you to do the same!