Author: Ralitsa

  • Lost in Venice: A 24-Hour Love Letter to the Floating City

    Lost in Venice: A 24-Hour Love Letter to the Floating City

    Song of the day How to pay Currency: EUR Card-friendliness: 10/10Cards are accepted everywhere except at the local markets. I am sure this doesn’t come as a big surprise for anyone, given the nature of street markets around the world. Accommodation We stayed at hu Venezia Camping in Town, booked…

  • What Keeps Me Going: 8 Habits for Emotional Survival

    What Keeps Me Going: 8 Habits for Emotional Survival

    Disclaimer: This blog post is a lovechild of my emotionality and rationality, which often fight each other. However, on a rare occasion, they happen to be on the same page. Usually, something good comes out of it, so I am writing this with the hope that someone might feel less alone reading…

  • 24 Hours in Zagreb: The Full Experience

    24 Hours in Zagreb: The Full Experience

    Song of the day Accommodation Up to now, both apartments we (2 persons and a dog) have rented in Zagreb have been spot-on! Each time we’ve rented for between €30-€40* which is relatively cheap for what we got. This would include private parking within the building, a super central location,…

  • Still Practiced, Still Powerful: 26 Superstitions From the Heart of Naples

    Still Practiced, Still Powerful: 26 Superstitions From the Heart of Naples

    Meet Elena – a true Napoletana, champion horse rider, fellow marketing ninja, proud dog mama and last but not least, my car’s saviour. She is not only gorgeous in the most apparent way, but also carries that effortless, independent, knowing-what-she-wants-and-is-capable-of woman energy that automatically draws you to her. She also taps her…

  • Eat Like a Roman: Hidden Food Gems Locals Swear By

    Eat Like a Roman: Hidden Food Gems Locals Swear By

    Rome isn’t just an open-air museum or the cradle of Western civilisation—it’s a food lover’s dream where every bite tells a story. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a lifetime, this guide is your passport to Rome’s most authentic flavours: gelato, pasta, pizza, and those hidden gems only locals…

  • 9 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE DINING IN ITALY

    9 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE DINING IN ITALY

    Hello, beautiful wanderlusters! As you may already know, I have recently moved to Italy. One would think that the most plausible explanations for the move were my studies, my unmeasurable love for Rome, the opportunity to learn Italian, the Art (yes, the capital letter was on purpose), the culture, the…

  • How to Travel Stress-Free with Your Dog

    On top of that, having your pup as a travel companion has many positives, including: – Dogs encourage outdoor activities like hiking and exploring.- They are great conversation starters and icebreakers.- Their love and joy are guaranteed to improve your mood.- Your pup will make you stay present. – Dogs…

  • WHY DO WE FEEL INSECURE IN A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP?

    2 am on a summer Saturday night, the time the first draft of this article was born. A beautiful summer night, smelling of lemons, burning anxiety and guilt. And not the pink pepper, mandarin orange, bergamot Gucci guilt, but the ready-to-explode gasoline one. I’ll paint you a picture. Imagine your…