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Germany is one of the most beautiful European countries and I was lucky enough to visit most of its big cities. And although I've spent only a few hours in some of them, I had a really nice and positive experience. Frankfurt was on my list for quite a long time, so when I had a day-off I knew where to go.

How to get to Frankfurt?

If you're not too far away from Frankfurt, I suggest traveling by bus. Flixbus is the most popular company in Europe and you can get anywhere for quite a low price(usually around 5-30€ around Germany). Another way to travel around Germany is by train (DeutscheBahn). It's slightly pricier, but you can get from one end of Germany to the opposite in just 2-3 hours. Both Flixbus and DeutscheBahn have apps that are super easy to use. You can also rent a car, but keep in mind that there's no free parking. Of course, plane is the best for those who travel from far away, although in this case you'll have to spend some extra time and money on taxi or public transportation to the city center. 
I started my journey at the central railway station (Hauptbahnhof). It looks quite tipical for Germany and there are a lot of homeless people and pickpokets around, so keep an eye on your belongings. Since all the goods in the shops at the station are extremely overpriced, I recommend buying everything you need in the supermarket called REWE, located just across the street. Also, if you need to charge your devices, you can do it in the Reiseservice for free. 
The main entrance to the Hauptbahnhof faces Kaiserstraße. The street is a bit dirty near the railway station, but it eventually leads you to the famous skyskrapers and the old town. When you reach Neue Mainzer Str. the city starts looking a lot prettier(at least it was like that for me).Follow Kaiserstraße deeper into the city and after Roßmarkt you will find yourself at the Hauptwache. On your right you will eventually see the the first parts of the old town appearing. This is where St.Katharinenkirche and most of the shops are located. You need to turn right to the Liebfrauenstraße and than follow the lovely Neue Kräme street into the heart of the old town. 
 If you're looking for the best view on the city - go to the top of the cathedral called Frankfurter Dom. It's located in the old town and you can get there from Römerberg square. The etrance ticket to the Dom Turm costs 3€ and there's no elevator, so be prepared to climb a lot of staircases to the top. You can also go inside the cathedral for free. 
The other way from Römerberg square takes you to Main and to the beautiful Eiserner Steg - the bridge to the other side of the river. I didn't spend much time on the opposite side, just took a few pictures and went back to the old town. 

Where to eat?

There are plenty of restaurants and cafes for everyone in Frankfurt. Here are some amazing options in the city center:
Cafe Sugar Mama
A combination of amazing food, atmosphere and modern design. Located just near Alte Brücke and perfect for brunch. Plus, the desserts here are extra tasty.
📍 Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 2

Fame - The Sandwich Shop
Must be the best place with sandwiches in town. The restaurant is located on the other side of Main, in the area called Brückenviertel. The menu isn't limited with only sandwiches, so there is something for everyone to eat here. 
📍 Wallstraße 10

Haus Wertheym
This one is located not far from Eiserner Steg and if you want to taste German cuisine - it's perfect for you. Not too fancy and quite traditional, but very delicious. 
📍 Fahrtor 1

Fisch Franke
This seafood restaurant was first opened in 1920 and is kind of legendary in Frankfurt, that's why you may want to book a table in advance. I didn't have a chance to visit it, but the reviews are very good and if you have some extra time - go for it!
📍 Domstraße 9-11

Vevay
The name Vevay stands for Vegetarian Vegan Yummy and that's exactly what it is: fresh, healthy and meat-free. All the products come local farmers and suppliers and the reastaurant is located in the city center.
📍 Neue Mainzer Str. 20



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Hey there, it's been a while, isn't it?
The playlist for April is slightly longer than usual, mostly because I haven't posted these for a while. There are also too many British musicians in this one since I can't cope with how good they are by myself (so you have to suffer too). And although my normal playlist would include some Fleetwood Mac, Elton John and Billy Joel, I decided to add mostly newer tunes to the April playlist. Enjoy! 
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1. Lewis Capaldi - Someone You Loved
2. Weezer - Feels Like Summer
3. Sam Fender - Hypersonic Missiles
4. Tom Grennan - Sober
5. Panic! At The Disco - Don't Threaten Me With A Good Time
6. Weezer - Piece Of Cake
7. Sam Fender - Play God
8. Lewis Capaldi - Grace
9. Jade Bird - Uh Huh
10. Blossoms - There's A Reason Why(I Never Returned Your Calls)
11. Tom Grennan - Found What I've Been Looking For
12. Saint Raymond - Movie In My Mind
13. Tom Odell - Queen of Diamonds
14. Gerard Way - Happy Together
15. Panic! At The Disco - Dying In LA
16. Nothing But Thieves - Amsterdam
17. MISSIO - I See You
18. Panic! At The Disco - Roaring 20s
19. Paloma Faith - Never Tear Us Apart
20. X Ambassadors - HEY CHILD
21. Barns Courtney - 99
22. The 1975 - It's Not Living (If It's Not With You)
23. Wallows - Scrawny
24. Imaginary Future - Come As You Are

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 Denmark is considered to be the happiest country in the world. That's down to one thing: hygge.

Yesterday I finally got my hands on this gorgeous book by Meik Wiking. The man is the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen and he knows for sure what the real "hygge" is. By the way, the word "hygge" is something we don't really use/have in our language(and I believe in most languages of the world), so this book will give you a detailed explanation of what this term is. 

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"You know hygge when you feel it. It is when you are cuddled up on a sofa with a loved one, or sharing comfort food with your closest friends. It is those crisp blue mornings when the light through your window is just right."

Meik, who spent years studying the Danish life, will show you how to create your own hygge: from lighting in house to food. Moreover, the book is beautifully published. All those amazing photos, illustrations and charts along with engaging text will keep you interested till the very end. 

Though the topic is nothing new, you may find it very cozy and calming to read. 

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EN: We are finally on the finish line on our way to warm weather! As always I had a serious problem with surviving Winter, but the sun gives me tons of energy. My friend and I decided that this month we should change our lives for better - by that I mean having less depressing thoughts and anxiety and more fun. 

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We started off by going to the gym on a regular basis and visiting at least one interesting place once a week. Most of them were coffe shops, cute cafes and restaurants, but we wanted to broaden that list. So our next stop was cinema. Among all of the movie theaters in the city our favourite one is a"8 1/2". It's lovely, authentic and they play films in the original language. What else to need? 

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This time we watched "Kong: Skull Island" and unfortunately were not impressed by it. I mean, the movie was okay, but there were some ehhh moments. However, our next must-see is "The Beauty and the Beast" and I really hope I'll love that one. 

...aaand just a little update! I have a few exciting plans for this Spring. It's mostly traveling and blog/Instagram stuff, but I really hope it'll make my life a bit brighter. 

👋💕



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EN: The best source of inspiration for me is other people's photographs and videos(even better if combined with some good tunes). Instagram and blogs are the easiest way to see the newest pictures from all around the world. Right now I'm sitting wrapped in a blanket at home in a very cold town in the middle of nowhere, so I guess it is the best time to look through my favourite blogs to get inspired. These are a few of my current faves, enjoy!

Simple+Beyond

Simple+Beyond is the project that belongs to the two girls - Yana and Anastasia and is about traveling, photography, food, beauty and fashion. The blog exists since 2015 and already has thousands of followers. As they are very selective with the content the readers only get to see the best texts and pictures, so this is one of the best websites to get inspired (as well as their Instagram).

Blog: Simple+Beyond 

Instagram: simplebeyond






Anastasia Volkova

Anastasia is the co-owner of Simple+Beyond and photographer. She also has her own blog, where she writes mostly about traveling. Every picture and video is a real masterpiece and I always feel an urge to visit the place from a pic as soon as possible. 

Blog: Anastasia Volkova 

Instagram: anastasia_volkova

YouTube: Anastasia Volkova 







FiveFiveFabulous

FiveFiveFabulous is the creation of Lebanese sisters, Reem and Natalya. The blog was founded in 2012 to document their journeys in fashion, style, beauty and travel. Now the girls blog from two cities: London(Reem) and Dubai(Natalya) while the quality of photos and the quantity of posts only grow. My favourite part of it is their vibe - a mix between Arabic and British energy.

Blog: FiveFiveFabulous

Reem's Instagram: reemkanj

Natalya's Instagram: natalyakanj
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EN: I'm guilty of creating to-read lists every year and never actually finishing them. I used to read a lot, but now I spend my time dealing with the stresses of adult life. To be more exact - I'd only red about five or six books since 2013. Every year I promise myself that it'll change and it never does. So this time I've decided to create a very small list of 20 books and read at least 10 of them by December 2017. And here it is!

  • A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway
  • An Interrupted Friendship by Ethel Lilian Voynich
  • To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf
  • The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
  • Men Without Women by Ernest Hemingway
  • The Golden Notebook by Doris Lessing
  • The Help by Kathryn Stockett
  • The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
  • The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov
  • Dracula by Bram Stoker
  • Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
  • Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
  • Heaven Has No Favorites by Erich Maria Remarque
  • The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
  • The Minds of Billy Milligan by Daniel Keyes
  • When God Was a Rabbit by Sarah Winman
  • Great Expectations by Charles Dickens 
  • The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
  • East of Eden is a novel by John Steinbeck
  • The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien 
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