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 During the Women's Day weekend, we visited a truly special place: one of Germany’s most charming cities, Bremen, of course with our dogs. We’ve wanted to visit for a long time, and since we love dog-friendly cities, Bremen was the perfect destination for us. 🐾🌷 Bremen, the Fairy-Tale City Many people might recognize Bremen’s name from the famous story of the Bremen Town Musicians. We couldn’t miss the iconic statue of the donkey, dog, cat, and rooster, which is one of the city’s most famous sights. According to legend, touching the donkey’s front legs brings good luck — of course, we tried it too! The city center is simply stunning: historic buildings, cozy streets, and beautiful parks make it truly special. On Marktplatz (the main square), you’ll find the beautiful Town Hall and the famous Roland statue, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. The architecture and the atmosphere of the square are truly magical, as if you’ve traveled back in time. Dog-Friendly Experiences in Bremen Wh...

 This year, we wanted a truly special Christmas experience, so we chose a snowy mountain location as our destination. We decided on Grindelwald, a tiny, enchanting town in Switzerland. Even at Christmas, it was full of life: the fairy-tale surroundings attracted many tourists and skiers. We brought along our beloved four-legged companions and were delighted to find that most restaurants were dog-friendly. Many places allowed outdoor seating even in winter, so our dogs could enjoy the festive atmosphere with us. Our accommodation was a charming, peaceful small hotel on the hillside, just a ten-minute walk from the town. During evening walks, the starry sky and snow-covered landscape never failed to impress us. We traveled from the Netherlands by car, making a detour to Strasbourg en route, where we visited one of Europe's most unique Christmas markets. This detour added even more holiday spirit to our trip. In Switzerland, it’s important to always have snow chains in the car during ...

 The good weather is here, summer has finally arrived! But where should we go with our dogs if we want to head into the city? Here is a dog-friendly place we visited today with our two little furry friends. If you're in Amsterdam and looking for a dog-friendly restaurant, don't miss Woof & Me . Located not far from the city center, it is easily accessible by foot and tram. This place not only offers delicious meals, sandwiches, drinks, and coffee for people but also has a special menu for our four-legged friends, including chicken liver treats, whipped cream, and biscuits. Dogs can roam freely in the restaurant, as it is safely enclosed, so the pups are always in sight and can't run away. The friendly and pleasant environment of the restaurant is the perfect spot for relaxation and enjoyment, where dogs can socialize and play with other dogs. Of course, you can also visit without a dog if you just want to be around them for a while. The staff is attentive and animal-fri...

 Northern Lights, Fjords, Snowy Mountains Preparations Norway was one of the countries on our bucket list. We wanted to bring our dogs along, so we started planning the trip much earlier than usual. We aimed to leave in early February, so we began planning and booking accommodations already in January. Things to consider during planning: The total time for the trip Places we wanted to visit Distances between locations and travel times Road conditions and possible closures Perhaps these are the most important factors. We started planning with Google Maps, marking the places we wanted to visit. We checked how long it would take to get to each location and included potential rest stops and breaks. We planned for an average of 6 hours of driving per day. Based on this, we selected our accommodations. The final preparations before departure involved reviewing our and the dogs’ documents. Each country has different requirements for bringing your dog (passport, deworming within 24 hours p...

A Touch of America in the Netherlands Recently, we visited an American-style restaurant called Charley's Diner . The retro style, delicious food, and nostalgic environment made our dinner an unforgettable experience. What is an American Diner? An American Diner is a type of restaurant that originated in the United States and has become an iconic part of American culture. These restaurants often evoke the style and atmosphere of the 1940s and 1950s, reminiscent of the times when diners were popular. This restaurant style offers a nostalgic experience for those wanting to get a taste of American cuisine and culture from past decades. Where is it located? Charley's Diner is located not far from Amsterdam. It takes about 20-40 minutes by car from downtown Amsterdam. If you choose public transportation, you’ll need to take a train and bus, which can take around 40-60 minutes. Their address: Dammerweg 106, 1394 GT Nederhorst Den Berg Ambience Although I haven't been to a real Ame...

An unmissable spring and summer program if you visit the Netherlands. This small Dutch village is known for its bridges, waterways and points. It was called the “Venice of the Netherlands”. Giethoorn is elongated and consists of three neighbourhoods. Farms and houses are separated by canals. History Giethoorn was a settlement of peat farmers, but later they switched to animal husbandry. The canals were originally dug to drain peat and were used for transport and traffic, but they became increasingly important for agriculture. Many houses were built on islands, so to speak, which can only be reached by bridges. More than 176 bridges were built in the village, but most of them are privately owned. Getting there The village is located in the northern part of the Netherlands. It takes a little more than an hour and a half to get there by car from Amsterdam. Parking lots are scattered throughout the village. There are free ones, but there are also paid ones. At least 2 hours by public trans...

 On our free weekend, we visited the best of Holland, De Haar Castle and Utrecht. De Haar Castle (Kastel De Haar) The largest castle in the Netherlands, Kastel de Haar, is located 40 minutes from Amsterdam and 20 minutes from Utrecht by car. The road leads through farms to the castle. You can't get lost because everything is signposted in the direction of the castle. The castle has its own parking lot, you can go by car or bicycle, but you have to pay for it. Visitors can choose from several tickets, as the Castle and the park can be visited separately. Although we were not inside the castle, because dogs are not allowed inside, the park is 55 hectares, full of small paths, lakes, and bridges. I think that this is a full-day program for those who want to take a close look at everything in and around the castle. Before traveling, it is worth checking out what programs are in the castle, as feasts, weddings and the Elfia outdoor costume event are also held here. Website: https://www....

  Hello February! Last year I bought a calendar, but I didn't use it because of Covid. This year I make it for myself, and I can print if I need. You too can download this calendar for free if You want. Did you print the February 2021 Calendar already? ⬇️Download now for free! Drive LINK

 Dear my followers! I was thinking that I will make Calendar for you. You will be able to download 3 months of the calendar at a time. It will be A4 print, wallpaper for smartphone and PC. It will be simple and print friendly version, in english and hungarian language. You can download November and December from THIS LINK . The 2021 January-March portion I will upload at the beginning of December. It's all free!

The dog who we know from the social media with short legs, breadbutt, who sleeps in strange poses.   How did we get a corgi?  The Corgi has little body, he is friendly and can be taught easily. They were used to guarding and herding cattle and sheep. We saw them first in Cowboy Bebop, a japanese anime about 5 years ago. It was love at first sight. We decided, we would like a corgi too. We moved abroad to a house with a garden, we think it will be good for a dog.   We searched for the first breeder in march of 2020. We wrote e-mails to or called every breeder that looked good in the country close by. These were about 20 Corgi Kennels. We got answers from 3-4 kennels. We would have had to wait with for a puppy or notify them of our need for a puppy in the spring of next year. Not to mention, that most of kennel chose wether you are suitabe for owning a dog after the personal meeting.   We started to plan a visit in June back home to Hungary in August, w...

  We owed this visit to our friends who live in Ghent for a long time, so we spent some days in Ghent before Christmas. Ghent is a university town in Belgium’s flamand region full with history and a particular mood.   Travel We went by car from Amsterdam for about 2 hours. We used to get around by tram and on foot. I liked that you can buy public transport tickets with SMS, but the local people use NFC cards.   Entertaiment Since Ghent is an university town thus, entertainment is more equipped to the lives of college students. Most of the party places are in the city center and they are open on weekdays. The places where college students aren’t going to often like restaurants and bars usually open in the weekend and are more expensive than the places for students. It is worth tasting the local foods and true Belgian beers.   History and attractions (without claiming completeness) One of the sights of Ghent is the Bell tower, that was built in the...

When I say: Amsterdam , the first things that come to peoples minds are light drugs and the Red Light District. Although Amsterdam is the capital city of Netherlands, the government headquarters are in Haga.     Travel From Budapest, you can go by airplane with KLM directly or with WizzAir to Eindhoven and from here you can go by train which takes about 2 hours. Who would like to go by car it is possible. If you go by car you don’t have to pay for a toll, but the speed limit must be respected.  When we visited, we went to our friends, so we didn’t pay for the accommodation and get around.   You can use public transport with a rechargeable NFC card which you can use all over the Netherlands not only Amsterdam. Those cards you can buy at the bigger stations and you can fill it up at kiosks.   Outdoor We went in April, specially for the King’s Day event. This day is a holiday in Netherlands, people wear orange clothes and there are markets, pa...

  It was an old plan, that we   wanted to travel around Europe by car.   We made it happen this spring exactly at Easter.  The destination was from Budapest to Switzerland, Mont Blanc, Monaco and Italy.     We left from Budapest on Thursday. We slept at a little familiar motel called Gasthaus Transilvania in Austria. We continued from here the next morning and we traveled all day and we arrived to Switzerland, Bulle in the evening.     On Saturday We visited the HR Giger Museum . Hans Rudolf Giger is the Swiss painter, artist and sculptor who won the Oscar award for his design of the creatures in the Alien film. So I recommend this museum who likes those films and mad arts. We went from Bulle to Montreux and we visited the Queen Studio Experience . You can see this for free. It wasn’t easy to find, because it was in the casino. From Montreux, We went to Chamonix by car and took about 1 hour. We visited the Mont Blanc which is the Alps...

  We visited the Pumpkin Lantern Festival this year as well. The event started at 7 pm but we arrived earlier. This was a good decision, because there were lots of people at 6.30 pm. All of Heroes square was full with pumpkins right after 7 pm. There were classic pumpkin lanterns and references from films and books. Take a look at the picture gallery to discover more references.    Links:  https://vikcsypru.wixsite.com/links TravelGram:  https://www.instagram.com/travel_girl_vik/ Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/ivikkencsdesignandart