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January 17, 2023

Paris – Always A Good Idea

We had the chance to visit Paris as a family at the end of November, just before the Schengen visa of my daughter expired. I am so grateful for this […]

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October 23, 2022

Sicily – Inspired by a Marvelous Coffee

I had the intention of writing this post since last spring – when I discovered a marvelous coffee at a Tchibo shop close to my house. On the coffee package […]

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August 27, 2022

Carrig Country House, County Kerry & Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

Isn’t a glimpse at the photo above is very soothing? – which I thought so and sat down to write this post. It is one of the photos of the […]

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June 29, 2022

Chef José Andrés and His ‘World Central Kitchen (WCK)’

When I read in a local newspaper about two months ago, that the relief kitchen of a renowned chef had been damaged due to a a missile that hit in […]

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May 27, 2022

Bethlen Estates and Castle – Transylvania

When I saw the photo above in House & Garden, I was filled with an enthusiasm and joy imagining myself having a picnic in this pleasant setting within the green. […]

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April 21, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II and Her Platinum Jubilee

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history, is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee this year. There will be year-long events and festivities throughout the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and […]

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February 26, 2022

Classic Hotels – Part 2

This post is the continuation (the second part) of my previous post under the title “Classic Hotels – Part 1“. The last hotel I had mentioned in my previous post […]

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January 30, 2022

Classic Hotels – Part 1

I am fond of anything classic. Classic does not disappoint you and contains a qualified simplicity within, that is reflected as a timeless beauty. Clothes, decoration, styles and hotels … […]

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December 31, 2021

The Holiday – One of The Best Christmas Films

Rosehill Cottage in the film ‘The Holiday’ (Photo: hookedonhouses.net) Around this time of the year, I look for films full of joy, good humour and captivating scenes of snow- the […]

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December 18, 2021

Whisky Pairings and ‘Baba au Whisky’ Dessert By French Chef

My interest in whiskey started with the Scotland post I wrote in this site, titled “Scotland – A Dreamland“, which is among my favorite posts and where I had mentioned […]

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