Author Profile: Tanja Domijan Blasich

Unlike some other cities, Ferrara is still a peaceful town undisturbed by hordes of tourists. It took me by surprise. I found it to be beautiful but somehow understated and very...   view more

I’m a crazy cat lady and naturally when I recently read about a cat café in Nice I knew I just had to visit it on my next business trip to Nice. Last Friday I had some free time after my work obligations and I went to look for the cat café–La...   view more

Vasa Museum is definitely one of a kind museum and as such it’s apparently one of the most visited tourist attractions in...   view more

Are you afraid of heights and confined spaces? I just like climbing towers and viewing the city from above. And it’s always interesting to get the bird’s-eye perspective of the city, don’t you think...   view more

Do you like Roman ruins? If so, do continue reading about my day trip to Portuguese town of Évora. I’ve got this book called 501 must-visit cities and I saw a photo of a big Roman temple and read about university town of...   view more

Have you ever gambled in a casino? Or maybe you like collecting stamps? Are you a fan of late Grace Kelly? If so, you might want to visit...   view more

Do you want to read about how I lost my fortunes in a Monaco casino? I’m sorry to disappoint you but that won’t happen because although I did gamble in a casino I wasn’t that...   view more

Have you ever had a perfect day trip? Our trip to Bruges was just that. Bruges is a perfect picture postcard town. And it kind of reminded me of English countryside towns and I seriously love the English...   view more

Nestled in a bay at the French-Italian border lies the small town of Menton famous for its annual Fête du Citron (the Lemon Festival). This charming French Riviera town offers a laid-back experience of both the French & Italian...   view more

Perched upon a hill top this charming walled town offers plenty of art galleries and souvenir shops. Once a hot spot for many renowned artists and international actors, nowadays a magnet for...   view more

Have you ever been to Scandinavia? The trip to Norway’s capital was my first encounter with cool Scandinavia. My husband and I spent a weekend in Oslo in April last...   view more

It was a grey day. It didn’t start to rain just yet but you knew that it would. We hurried up from our hotel to the quayside in front of the City Hall where we boarded our boat to Bygdøy peninsula to visit the...   view more

Have you ever seen the painting Scream by Edvard Munch? You should hurry before someone steals it again! So, we started our last day in Oslo by visiting the National Gallery which was just around the corner of our...   view more

On the second day of our honeymoon in Lisbon we took the tram no.15 from Praça da Figueira to Belém area. Unfortunately it wasn’t one of those old-fashioned rickety trams but a new one which was very...   view more

Every princess needs a castle, right? Sometimes my mum calls me principessa which is Italian for princess. So, if there’s a castle around I just have to check it...   view more

What could be better than walking the streets of Lisbon with your beloved? Many people choose exotic destinations like the Maldives or the Seychelles for their honeymoon trip but we chose beautiful Lisbon,...   view more

The stories of Highland clans and whisky and kilts and friendly people came to my attention throughout the years so I decided to visit...   view more

Are you a fan of Agatha Christie? Well, if you are, read on and find out what she’s got to do with beautiful Edinburgh. You can also read on if you’re just interested in Scotland and...   view more

On the day of my husband’s birthday we left Edinburgh and went to Glasgow by bus. Upon arriving at Buchanan bus station we immediately took another bus that would take us close to the FC Celtic’s...   view more

During our week in Scotland in July 2012 we visited Stirling for a day. It was my husband’s idea to see it since his favourite movie is the...   view more

I arrived to London on Wednesday evening (11 May). I stayed at a hotel at Norfolk square, Paddington so naturally the first thing I did in the morning was to visit the Paddington bear at the Paddington railway station (platform...   view more

I couldn’t wait for the morning to arrive so I could start my second day of sightseeing in London. It was slightly overcast and...   view more

If you follow my blog or just occasionally read my posts you know that I’m totally crazy about London. As it happened just three weeks before my 11th trip to London my husband and I spent a weekend in Stockholm,...   view more

The first port of call on a cloudy Sunday morning in Stockholm was Vasa museum on Djurgården island. My husband and I strolled all around Gamla Stan (the Old Town) the previous day so we decided to use the underground...   view more

I wanted to wander around beautiful Hampstead. I was eager to explore an affluent London’s neighbourhood often described as a colorful charming village full of Aston Martins. I could smell the promise of a great day in the crisp...   view more

On a summer day few years ago I visited a chocolate museum. I was in Prague on my own and I was utterly charmed by Prague’s beauty. I don’t remember anymore how I found out about a chocolate museum but I put it on my to-do list for Prague...   view more

Falling in love is a mysterious process over which we do not have any control. Whether you fall in love with a person, an animal, a book or a city it’s very difficult to explain what was it that attracted you in the first...   view more

In my second installment of blog series Discover Croatia I’m taking you to Pag town on Pag island. Pag island is actually quite known to young party-animals because of Zrče beach (Novalja) and its clubs and music festivals such as Hideout...   view more

Rab town is easily recognized by its 4 church towers. A small historical center is full of old stone houses, churches, palm trees, cafes and restaurants. The biggest event in Rab’s calendar is the yearly Rab Medieval festival-Rapska...   view more

What says Christmas better than having a mug of glühwein (mulled wine) in one hand and a giant pretzel in another? Every town in Austria has its own Christmas market but perhaps the most famous ones are in Vienna, the city of the...   view more

Whenever I visit London I like to see some of my old favourites and I like to experience new things. Luckily, there’s no shortage of new places and new experiences in...   view more

I’ve been to London 11 times but this year I visited for the first time the beautiful and affluent London neighbourhood called...   view more

I’ve visited Budapest three times. Twice in wintertime and once for a couple of hours on a hot September day on my way to...   view more

Sacher Cake is probably one of the most famous cakes in the world and there are also plenty of recipes to make it yourself at your home. But you can only have the original Sachert-Torte at Café Sacher in the heart of historical...   view more

What do you do when you’ve already been to a place several times and you’ve got some time to kill? Recently I found myself again in Florence because of work and I had no idea what to do with a couple of hours of free...   view more

I hope that this post brings some sunshine into your cold November day. I’m taking you to another beautiful Croatian island in this blog series Discover Croatia. I had opportunity to visit Lošinj island this summer when I joined my husband on his semi-business...   view more

Imperial Treasury may not be the most interactive or family friendly museum but it is one of the most important treasuries in the world containing secular and ecclesiastical objects of immense cultural and historical...   view more

If you want to rub shoulders with the likes of Sigmund Freud and Trotsky, you should visit Café Central in Vienna. Though, you’ll only see Mr Freud & his friends if you can see...   view more

What better way to spend a Valentine’s Day then by visiting a castle? That’s exactly what I did two years ago. How did I choose Ozalj castle? Well, I saw it featured in a magazine in an article about Croatian castles and convinced my husband to visit it with our...   view more

My mum and I took a day trip to Klagenfurt to take a break from my wedding preparations (three years ago). On the way to Klagenfurt we admired the view of the mountains and the green lush...   view more

Pisa was a powerful merchant/naval republic in the Middle Ages. Its rise to the power happened before Florence became the major player in Tuscany. When you’ve got loads of money, you have to flaunt it,...   view more

The best things in life are free. Do you agree? This saying also applies to London which is otherwise a very expensive city. Luckily, there are plenty of free activities in London such as visiting world-class museums like the British...   view more

I can’t believe that it’s been almost 10 years since I lived in England. Time flies! When I lived & worked in Suffolk I took several day trips by train, alone or with a friend. One of them was to Norwich, the capital of the neighbouring county of...   view more

What better way to spend Sunday than by eating cakes in some of Trieste’s oldest cafes? My best friend M. and I went on a day trip to Trieste, Italy with the sole purpose of enjoying...   view more

Borgo Maggiore is one of the nine municipalities called castelli in the Republic of San Marino. It’s actually the second largest municipality in the republic and its main market...   view more

Udine is the second largest city in Friuli-Venezia-Giulia region in the northeastern Italy between the Adriatic Sea and the Alps. The capital of this autonomous region is Trieste, a city I know quite...   view more

I knew that Rimini is a popular Italian seaside town full of beach bars. However, we didn’t go to Rimini to spend some time at its long sandy beach but to see its castle and other interesting...   view more

This castle is situated on a hill overlooking the town of Karlovac which is halfway between the capital of Croatia Zagreb and its biggest seaport Rijeka. Dubovac Castle is a Renaissance castle with Gothic elements whose oldest parts date back to the 13th...   view more

Imola is a town in Emilia-Romagna region of Italy not far from Bologna which is considered to be the gastronomical center of Italy. Imola was famous for hosting the Formula One San Marino Grand Prix at its racecourse Autodromo Enzo e Dino...   view more

What to do in San Marino? This tiny country with its stunning capital San Marino City has plenty to offer, from medieval architecture to beautiful views and quirky museums. Read on to find out what you can do in San Marino...   view more

Venlo is a pretty, little town in the Netherlands near the German border. I visited Venlo in November (2021). I didn’t make any sightseeing plan. I’d just wanted to stroll around Venlo and eat something before my friends drove me to the airport. The historical town center had plenty of shops selling typical Dutch souvenirs such as...   view more

Visiting my best friend in Düsseldorf, Germany is a travel post about my experience in Düsseldorf. Almost two years ago I visited my best friend who has relocated to Düsseldorf, Germany. I have shared with you a photo post and several Thursday doors posts previously but I didn’t write about my experience in Düsseldorf. My primary reason for this trip was to spend some quality time with my best friend and her family. Of course, they have also showed me around Düsseldorf and we had several...   view more

We visited Krakow, Poland in April. We arrived on Monday evening and left on Thursday late afternoon which gave us plenty of time to try out many Polish delicacies. Krakow is a gorgeous town and we really enjoyed exploring it but we were also very satisfied with all our meals there. The meal prices are slightly lower than in Croatia and the portions are big. My husband was also very happy with different Polish beers (I don’t drink beer at all). We both drank some local vodka...   view more

The Red Phone Box travels finally paid homage to the iconic red telephone boxes by visiting the art installation “Out of Order” in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London. “Out of order” is created by artist David Mach in...   view more

Cividale del Friuli is a stunning Italian town, near Udine, situated in the northeastern part of Italy between the Adriatic Sea and the Alps. It’s quite close to the Slovenian border as well. That’s why we saw some bilingual signs. In 2011 Cividale del Friuli became a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Longobards in...   view more

I’m sure that not many people have heard of Bury St Edmunds, a charming market town in Suffolk, England. It’s not well-known as nearby Newmarket of which you’ve probably heard of if you’re into horses. Somehow I have a feeling that even if you live in Britain you probably haven’t visited Bury St Edmunds. In 2008 I lived & worked for a couple of months in Suffolk. When I needed a bank, a post office or to do some shopping I went to...   view more

Last November I visited Bury St Edmunds, a charming market town in Suffolk, England. I have fond memories of this pretty, little town that I called home for a while during my work experience programme after my graduation. I haven’t visited Bury for over 12 years prior to this visit. I wondered if this Suffolk hidden gem changed much since my last...   view more

3 Days of Adventure in Helsinki: A Travel Diary is a blog post about my 3 day trip to Helsinki. The main reason for this trip was to finally meet up with my best Finnish friend. We have met through our blogs and became real best friends through e-mails and messages about our life, family and jobs. Read on if you want to find out what I did and saw during my three day stay in...   view more

3 Days of Adventure in Helsinki: A Travel Diary (part II) is the second part of my travel blog post about my three day trip to Helsinki. The main reason for this trip was to finally meet up with my best Finnish...   view more

Krakow in 3 days: Old Town, Salt Mine, Pierogi and more is a travel blog post about our three and a half day trip exploring Krakow and its main historical sights as well as its fine...   view more

Oxford is a small town famous for its old university, much like Cambridge. Since I’ve already visited Cambridge a few times before going to Oxford it was hard not to make any comparisons between these two illustrious cities. Nevertheless, Oxford lived up to its grand reputation. I fell in love with Oxford as...   view more

Bassano del Grappa is a small town in the Italian region of Veneto, less than half an hour drive from the town of Vicenza. The town is situated on Brenta river at the foothills of Venetian Prealps. Bassano del Grappa is best known today for its old, wooden bridge and as the unofficial capital of Italy’s most distilled spirit: grappa (pomace...   view more

In December 2024, we embarked on a memorable family trip to Budapest, a city renowned for its enchanting Christmas markets and festive spirit. As someone with a deep appreciation for holiday traditions, I was excited to revisit this beautiful city and share its charm with my family. We decided to drive to Budapest and although it was a long journey, the excitement of exploring this stunning city during the festive season made every mile worth it. Read on to find out about our festive family trip...   view more

Searching for Ted Lasso in Richmond upon Thames, London is a travel post about our day in Richmond upon Thames following in the footsteps of the fictional character Ted Lasso from a very successful comedy TV show Ted...   view more