There is probably no other nation in the world who celebrates holidays with such a great fanfare like the Indians do! Each month in India is associated with some important religious event, custom or tradition. There is Krishnaadzmashtami and Ganeshatatrthi in September. Then Navrati in October and Diwali in November, the biggest fete for all Hindu people….
Walk through the streets of Calcutta and my first impression of India
It always seemed to me that our globe is westernized and popculture symbols as iconic as the Beatles, logo of the Rolling Stones and picture of smiling Marilyn Monroe are known in every corner of our planet. Perhaps not to the same extent, but still! You can imagine then how great my amazement was when…
10 things to do in Porto!
1. Visit the Sé do Porto Cathedral Sé do Porto Cathedral is the main church of Porto built in on the highest point of the city. Its high, dark walls and the Baroque style reminds me the times of Portuguese conquistadors. From the square surrounding the cathedral, you can admire the beautiful panorama of Porto…
What to do and see in Porto: three days in the city of wine | Day two
You know what? I am really sick and tired of this gray version of London, where it is still raining and raining! Everything is grayish now. Gray sky, gray streets, gray buildings and I’ve also became gray with it. I do not even remember when the sun was shining for the last time! The worst…
What to do and see in Porto: three days in the city of wine | Day one
By the first time I went to Porto couple years ago with my fiancé. This June I visited this city again with my mum. The first impression of Portugal was nothing more than another love at the first sight! By the second time I only asserted myself in the love for this place. Narrow streets…