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Saint Martin’s Day in Central Europe: A Culinary Tradition to Experience

By Chiara Bambini|2026-11-13T17:07:09+01:00November 1st, 2026|Austria, Autumn, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Travel|

Every year on 11 November, towns and villages across Central Europe mark Saint Martin’s Day with a celebration that brings together food, wine, local traditions and the pleasures of gathering around the table. Known as Martinstag in German-speaking regions and celebrated in different forms across Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, the occasion [...]

A Vintage Summer: Historic Boats, Trains, and Timeless European Journeys

By Chiara Bambini|2026-07-04T15:57:37+01:00August 1st, 2026|Summer, Travel|

Modern travel often focuses on reaching a place as quickly as possible. But across Europe, there are still ways to travel that invite us to slow down, admire the scenery, and experience the romance of another era. Vintage paddle steamers glide across crystal-clear lakes, historic railways wind through spectacular mountain landscapes, and traditional boats [...]