Author: Ralitsa Fanunza
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Is Quiet Luxury Really Quiet?
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🧐 Estimated read time | 8 minutes Luxury is often associated with conspicuous consumption and overt displays of wealth and status. The more bling, the better. The more monograms, the better. However, a new trend has emerged in the last couple of years that challenges this traditional notion of luxury: quiet…
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The Feathered Rebellion: Alexander McQueen and the New Femme
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🧐 Estimated read time | 6 minutes Last time, we stepped into the world of Alexander McQueen—his roots, his rebellion, and the raw emotion sewn into every collection. If you missed that introduction to the man behind the myth, you might want to start there. Today, we’re diving straight into…
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Alexander McQueen: The Revolutionary
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🧐 Estimated read time | 5 minutes “Give me time and I’ll give you a revolution.“ Quick Facts Name: Lee Alexander McQueen, called “Lee” by his friends for most of his life. Often called l’enfant terrible (the terrible child) and “the hooligan of English fashion. Life: Born on March 17, 1969,…
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Lost in Venice: A 24-Hour Love Letter to the Floating City
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🧐 Estimated read time | 8 minutes 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…
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What Keeps Me Going: 8 Habits for Emotional Survival
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🧐 Estimated read time | 17 minutes 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…
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24 Hours in Zagreb: The Full Experience
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🧐 Estimated read time | 10 minutes 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…
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Still Practiced, Still Powerful: 26 Superstitions From the Heart of Naples
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🧐 Estimated read time | 18 minutes 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…
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Eat Like a Roman: Hidden Food Gems Locals Swear By
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🧐 Estimated read time | 8 minutes 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,…
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9 Things You Must Know Before Dining In Italy
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🧐 Estimated read time | 9 minutes 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…
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How to Travel Stress-Free with Your Dog
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🧐 Estimated read time | 9 minutes 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…