Guten Abend Wien - Jetzt oder nie!

Austria - Vienna
Willkommen in Wien!

Language: German

Currency: Lovely Euro (EUR)

Time Zone: +1 GMT (summer +2)

"For almost fifteen years i repeatedly saw one and the same dream; I would arrive in Vienna at long last. I would feel really happy, for I was returning to my serene childhood."

Hello my lovely hubbles, 

I'll tell you a story 4226 km far away from this city that I am right now and maybe 4 and a half hours from my hometown. 
Since I used to lived in Austria I really have some kind of special love for that country. Do I have to tell you that this trip was absolutely fabulous? Green parks, a lot of streets, sunny day, shopping areas, coffee on terrace, kind and approachable people, nice hotel ... Maybe you cannot imagine my life now but I can tell you, it is something you are thinking about when you are  trying to rest in really nice hotel in some beautiful city like this. Traveling all around the world and picking just those nice corners in unexplored world. Dreaming of all that cities in the world you want to visit and then all of sudden you are there. Whatever's on your mind.

When we woke up we decided that day is perfect to see what Vienna can show us. Although it was chilly and windy weather nothing could prevent us to walk all day through that lovely streets. You can see a beauty of monuments and historical parts of the city while at the same time all luxury stores, shopping centres, cafes and restaurants. It reminded me on my city; city with soul and history.

After long walk all around the city we decided to fill our batteries in Seafood restaurant. I could eat every day fish so for me the food was extra good. Of course I couldn't skip the part with the dessert so we went on quick coffee and cheesecake before big The Shopping-Time.

Sometimes I'm that girl that hates shopping and everything with that BUT sometimes; OMG, I LOOOOVE it. Zara, H&M, Humanic, Bipa, DM, Forever 21, Louis Vuitton ... Yes, we visited all of them. My choice for this time was just couple of things that I really wanted.

Mint sweater and bag & Gucci Guilty & Pink jacket &

my yummy DM's Joghurt-white chocolate waffels & Giotto

And day passed really fast. Just like that day when you have amazing time. Next day we take a tour again through the streets of Vienna. We didn't see everything again but we decided to go in Kunsthistorisches Museum before we go to the hotel. Egyptian history, collection of coins and famous historical people. Spanish, Italian, French, German and Netherlands art gallery. Really nice.

If we could have five days we can not visit and see everything that we can in this city so next time I have to-do-in-Vienna part 2-list. For sure, I know I love Europe even more. 

Ohh, they made me laugh =)

 With love, dq

Hello Geneva, Hello Switzerland!!

Switzerland - Geneva

Motto: Unus pro omnibus omnes pro uno!/All for one and one for all!

Language : French

Currency: Swiss Franc

Time Zone: UTC +2

Bienvenue a Geneve! 

My trip to Geneva was really lovely. In one word fabulous. As we walked the streets of Geneva I thought about my lovely city. I really love Europe. Green parts, grass, rivers ... Wonderfull.

Things that I liked the most in Geneva:

• French !! OMG I loooove that language
• weather - sunny and fresh
• hotel room - chocolate & coffee part
• streets (remind me on my lovely Zagreb)
• flight over Croatia (oh, I really enjoyed the view from a/c when FO called me to tell me that we are just above my country)
• breakfast in hotel
• grocery in shops (such huge choice of everything)

XY: " Did they forget how to open the door?"

DQ: "Well, maybe :) (after a minute) 

I think now it's ok. Thank you, Goodbye! :)"

XY: "Excuse me ... You have really lovely smile!!"

DQ: :) "Well, thank you Sir."

You never know who will notice your smile, so don't stop... ever!

XOXO

And because no matter who you are, if you believe in yourself and your dream, New York will always be the place for you.

Hello my lovely readers, 

As I saw amazing video about my one of the most interesting cities on To-Visit-List I have to dedicate my all new post to that lovely city. 

Here is that video that made my dream about this lovely city over and over again.  --> Watch NYC in 5 minutes 

Nothing much to say except:

• since 1624
• Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island
• Population 8,244,910
• UTC -5
• more than 250 feature films are shot on location in NYC each year
• New York Subway runs 24 hours a day
• Manhattan doesn't have a Main street
• The first known name for Manhattan was New Amsterdam
• Average sale price of an apartment in Manhattan during 2007. was $1,49 million
• if you're traveling there here are the interesting tips -> Traveling to NYC
• Empire State Building, Chrysler Building
• Statue of liberty
• Ditmas Park, Central Park
• Lincoln center  ... ... 

I could write all day long about this city. But I'll leave you with pics till next Big Apple story ;)

 “I look out the window and I see the lights and the skyline and the people on the street rushing around looking for action, love, and the world's greatest chocolate chip cookie, and my heart does a little dance.”  

 “Practically everybody in New York has half a mind to write a book -and does” 

 “There is something in the New York air that makes sleep useless.” 

 “New York is made up of millions of different people, and they all come here looking for something”

 “The most wonderful street in the universe is Broadway. It is a world within itself. High and low, rich and poor, pass along at a rate peculiar to New York, and positively bewildering to a stranger.” 

“I carry the place around the world in my heart but sometimes I try to shake it off in my dreams” 

 "When words get in the way, there's really only one thing left to do."

 "Sometimes you need to step outside, clear your head and remind yourself of who you are. And where you wanna be. And sometimes you have to venture outside your world in order to find yourself. As for me, I'm happy right where I am. I only wanna be with you."

 "One thing about being on the top of the world.. it gives you a long, long way to fall."

"They say every action has an equal and opposite reaction, and once something is set on motion, it can't help up to build a momentum."

 "They say the universe has a great sense of humor. That sometimes having your dreams come true can feel like a nightmare. Because getting what you want always come with strings attached."

 "So if you want peace, always be prepared for war."

Dedicated as well to my best of the best friend L, her unconditional love, amazing smile, endless support, fairness and kidness.

xoxo,dq

Hello Africa, hello Jo'burg!

South Africa - Johannesburg (Jo' burg, Jozi)

province - Gauteng

Language - Zulu, Afrikaans, English

currency - African Rand

Time Zone: UTC + 02:00

Welkom by Joburg! 

As we arrived in Johannesburg first plan was to have a little refreshment and then have a dinner. My dinner was 300gr beef steak in pepper sauce with potato and vegetables. 
What to say ?? Except; really, really yummy!! 

And what to do after? Although we were tired and full, our curiosity overcome our physical condition. We decided to go in Hush; African night club. All african people all around. Cannot be there and not notice beautiful and handsome girls wearing really high heels. I have to say they have amazing hair. 

Well, arriving home at 5 o'clock didn't stop me to not wake up at 8 o'clock. And do not ask me how! I had energy like I slept 8 hours. I looked through the window; it was amazing sunny mornin'. It would be a shame if I had stayed in bed even though it was extra comfortable ; I have to admit. 

Our plan: visit Jo'burg Lions Park 
Cost: 270 + 150 rand
P.S. Amazing experience + having really good time + taking pictures all around nice animals
As I wrote we had really good time. Can you imagine to have a chance to hold and cuddle little lions or feed giraffe? Driving around near huge white lions, zebras, wild dogs or leopards? Nice experience. 

After a hanging with that wild animals it was time to go back home. Lovely time, sunny weather & nice people.

Some facts about Jo'burg by me:

• Have you ever seen African woman carrying huge bag on top of her head? In a movie maybe? On TV? yes, me too. And I had really huge wish to see it in reality. And guess what ? It is like that. Driving in taxy to visit Lions Park I saw woman carrying on top of her head big heavy bag and walkin' around. Interesting. Did you try it? I did, with the books. And it falls down hundred times.
• But on the another side, I noticed really, really BUT REALLY good cars there. BMW, Lamburghini, Audi, Jaguar. 
• As I had lunch in center of my area and dinner in hotel, I must say they have really nice food. Meat and fish; yummy.

• I must say while we were driving around the city when we were goin' to club, I noticed some people sleeping outside on street. Can you imagine your life without roof, food and water? I know, most of the times only when you see it with your own eyes you can think about it.

One beautiful thing I noticed there was blue, clear sky. One sky above all of us human beings  but so different all around the world. And can you imagine sun dawn from aircraft? I can.

"Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return."

"If you were born without the wings, do nothing to prevent them from growing."

 

"Do you love him?"
Deryn swallowed, then pointed at the screen. 

"He makes me feel like that. Like flying."

Create your life like you can accomplish whatever you imagine. Days are passing fast, and at the end of the day you just need someone with whom you will feel like flying. Internal flight & unconditional love. Maybe you cannot feel magic of the stars at night and really can't remember what was last dream you dreamed, but you can start dreaming and living at the same time. That is something nobody can take it away from you. 

xoxo from me, 

may the dreams and joy be with you this night ...