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Brooklyn – a mixed bag of charm and neglect

Posted on October 29, 2024June 3, 2025 by Margaretha Finnstedt

I’m part of the generation that grew up with the Cosby Show, and I thought Lisa Bonet was the coolest person in the world. Microbrews and yoga pants? Not so much. But with all the buzz about Brooklyn’s rising popularity, I decided to see for myself if this New York suburb could be a destination…

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Paris anniversary weekend – an homage to icons

Posted on September 10, 2024February 16, 2025 by Margaretha Finnstedt

——————————— Since you’re reading this, you’ve probably visited Paris before, maybe even more than once. This travel guide will not include any of the usual suspects, but rather a guide to a slow romantic weekend including some of the most iconic places. So, if you are looking for idea small and quirky places, stop reading….

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Verona vibes – midnight opera and e-biking through the vineyards

Posted on August 29, 2024February 16, 2025 by Margaretha Finnstedt

If Naples embodies charming chaos, Verona is its poised counterpart. As you step into this ancient city of approx. 300,000, with its roots stretching back over 2,000 years to Roman times, you’re immediately struck by its elegance and historical depth. A UNESCO World Heritage site nestled on the banks of the Adige River—Italy’s second-largest—Verona echoes…

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48 hours in Vienna

Posted on November 7, 2023February 16, 2025 by Margaretha Finnstedt

As a first-time visitor to Vienna, my first thought when getting out of the taxi in downtown Vienna was: “What year is it?”. Had our driver taken us on a time-travel-detour to 1880? From almost every direction, I could see elegant 19th century open horse carriages, and hear the sound of clip-clopping horse hooves. To…

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