Visiting Lapland has been a dream of mine since my teenage years. I have grown up since then but the dream hasn’t vanished. In the last few years I decided to make this dream come true but realized it’s going to cost me! But in this blog not only will I share my impressions of the Finnish Lapland and Santa Claus village, but also some tips on how to save money during the trip of a lifetime. Now that you read Part I, let me tell you about the rest of the trip. Day 2 One thing you should know about me is that I am not into extreme sports or activities. Prone to accidents (often very si ..read more

Visiting Lapland has been a dream of mine since my teenage years. I have grown up since then but the dream hasn’t vanished. In the last few years I decided to make this dream come true but realized it’s going to cost me! But in this blog not only will I share my impressions of the Finnish Lapland and Santa Claus village, but also some tips on how to save money during the trip of a lifetime. In the spirit of this blog, I am doing a 72-hour trip review to show how much you can pack just in 3 days. But you can do even more if you come for a longer period of time. The flight from London to Rovanie ..read more

November-December period is a magical time in London. By now you have probably read my blog post about my top Christmas experiences and top Christmas shops in London. Today, I present you with Part 3 in sharing my tips and suggestions for an unforgettable Christmas experience – it’s the ultimate guide for Christmas walk around central London. It may take you a day or may be longer, but I can guarantee you that it will be great fun and you will see all of the major city attractions and shops. Shall we start?! I suggest we begin our Christmas walk at the London Bridge, which is a ..read more

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year and if you are in London around late November- December, you will definitely feel it. The whole city is lit up with Christmas lights turning into a magical kingdom and there is so much to do and see. But there are certan Christmas experiences that every Londoner or visitor should definitely check out. The following are my five most favorite Christmassy things worth experiencing or doing in London: 1.Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland This is definitely the biggest theme park in London dedicated to Christmas. It’s an amazing playground both ..read more

Many people already know that London is a shopping paradise for many Brits and foreign visitors but during Christmas shopping becomes even more fun. Head to central London around Oxford Circus and Regent Street or Knightsbridge not only to snatch some good deals and buy gifts for the loved ones, but also check out their bespoke Christmas shops and themed window displays beautifully designed and executed. If you are looking for the most exquisite Christmas decorations and overall great shopping experience, I suggest my personal top 5 department stores. Their Christmas shops are best in town and ..read more

Now that you read about my day in Palma de Mallorca in Part I, it’s time to move on and tell you about a day trip to Sóller on Day 2 and discovering my neighbourhood Cala Mayor with its hidden gems on Day 3.  Day 2 – Sóller Before I left for Mallorca a colleague of mine told me that I have to take a vintage train from Palma to Sóller. Little did I know it would turn into one of the best travel experiences of my life. Imagine riding a train that is over 100 years old and takes you from Palma’s city center through the breathtaking mountain range, Serra de Tramuntana, and into lush Sóll ..read more

Each year, my husband and I look for a sunny destination for May Bank holiday. And this time, we decided to give Palma de Mallorca a go and boy, we weren’t disappointed. Mallorca, a picturesque island, has everything to offer: plenty of sun and sea, a cosmopolitan capital, great gastronomic scene, lots of historic sights and idyllic landscape. We fell in love with Mallorca and after reading this blog, you’ll understand why. When we booked our hotel, we picked one outside Palma which was a great decision. We were in the quieter and relaxing Cala Mayor neighbourhood, just a bus-ride away from th ..read more

Welcome to Part II of my New York blog post! Today, I am going to cover three other top experiences in New York: High Line, Koreatown and Brooklyn Bridge. Each is easy to do and doesn’t cost a thing unless you decide to indulge like me and buy some goodies to take home. So, come along and enjoy the journey!   3. Walk the High Line After my epic Saturday walk across mid- and lower Manhattan (see Part I), I decided to take Sunday easy. I heard a lot about the High Line, old rail trail turned into an elevated park. The High Line opened in 1934 carrying goods from St John’s Park Fre ..read more

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 will neve ..read more

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 with ..read more