Daydreaming about Japan
by The Flamingo Every spring I get wanderlust for Japan. After my least favorite month of the year has passed, taking the bitter cold, humidity and all the grey with it, I start thinking about cherry blossoms. Of course Japan,…
A winter’s dream
by The Flamingo This article is an ode to winter season and more of an excuse for me to share some beautiful wintry scenery with my readers. For the past few years, I found myself yearning for the warmth of…
A wannabe princess and her fairytale castle
by The Flamingo I don’t know about you female readers out there, but I was a very typical “girly girl” growing up (as typical as it gets in an ex communist country). I loved dresses (still do), I hated jeans…
About the weirdness of Portland
by The Flamingo These past few months I have been thinking a lot about Portland in the context of the political, social, pandemic and climatic struggles of the USA. Portland, Oregon is a special place for me, a place I…
Summer in Switzerland
by The Flamingo Summer in Switzerland is truly glorious. When somebody asks me, what is the best time to visit, I always have the same answer. Unless, of course, there’s skiing involved, or thermal baths…or Christmas, which is my favorite…
Day trips from Zürich
by The Flamingo Now that the borders are slowly opening for this summer and people are trying to get back to a somewhat normal reality, it’s a good time for a “come and visit” type of article. Switzerland is truly…
Art museums
by The Flamingo Art has played a big part in my life ever since I was a child. I remember studying every painting in my parents’ art albums, since before I knew how to read. From the collections of Hermitage…
Pros and cons of Dubai
by The Flamingo Dubai is one of those cities of the world that people have on bucket lists. It’s one of those places you either love or hate. And there’s no in between…or so I’ve heard people express their feelings…
The American West Coast
by The Flamingo Some years ago I had the opportunity to spend half a year in the USA, in Portland (Oregon). When I think back on that time of my life, the first thing that comes to mind is the…
How to survive Disneyland with a 4 year old
by The Flamingo Last summer we had our first family trip to Disneyland in the new formula of three. We didn’t know exactly what to expect with our 4 year old son. I heard different opinions, pros and cons, on…
