Hannah, Author at dreamtravelerblog

Pancakes Around The World

In our travels so far we had the pleasure to taste the delicious pancakes in many parts of the world. Be it Europe, Asia or America the recipe remains simple, but every nation is trying to add that special touch of their own cuisine – a secret ingredient here, a special flavour there etc.Sweet ingredients like fruit jam, chocolate, cream cheese or powdered sugar can be added to the delicate taste of this dessert. Also, if you wish to serve the pancakes as an appetizer, you can fill them with various mixtures of minced meat and mushrooms. French Crêpes If...

Naples, Italy: A Traveler’s Delight

If i ever was to make a top with the most beautiful cities I’ve visited, Naples will certainly take one of the first places – you might see a slight note of bias in this article, so I might as well admit that I have always been fascinated by Italy’s culture, rich historical and archaeological heritage, gastronomy, music and lust for life. Arriving In Naples When you visit Italy, don’t forget to add to your itinerary the city of Naples and its metropolitan area. It’s the largest city in the southern half of Italy, at approximately 2 hours drive from Rome – by the way, you...

Visit Palma De Mallorca This Winter

So, winter holidays have passed and here we are in the new year making fresh travel plans. Our travel wish list for 2011 is not quite short but we hope to have the resources to fulfill it by the end of the year.Many of us have already returned to their daily routine, full time jobs etc. However, we are already dreaming of a vacation in a nice place where we can relax and snap some great photos.One such place could be Palma de Mallorca. At this time of the year temperatures here are not very high, but not very low either, so the weather is favorable...

Where Did You Spend Your Christmas Holidays?

We all know that choosing one single destination to spend the Christmas holidays is not an easy task: there are many cities worth visiting for Christmas and we all want to visit them all at the same time, if it were possible.In this article I will talk about some of these cities: some of them you might have already seen so feel free to share your impressions. Bethlehem, The Birthplace Of Jesus Christ Bethlehem is a Palestinian territory in West Bank, which hosts the Church of the Nativity. This church was built in 326 by Emperor Constantine and His Mother Helen, on the place where Jesus...

Lapland, Home Of Santa Claus

Christmas, probably the most anticipated holiday of the year, has arrived and today we thought we’d talk about a special place, beloved by both children and grown-ups: we all know the legend according to which Santa Claus lives in Lapland, where he receives letters from children around the world and where Rudolph and the elves reside.Lapland is a geographic area mostly covered in snow that stretches over a large part of Finland and Sweden, within the Arctic Circle.The small town of Rovaniemi (located in Finland) is, at least in this time of year, the liveliest place in Lapland – it is the city that is hosting Santa...

Honeymoon In Marrakech

Paul and Jasmine are two newlyweds who spent their honeymoon in Marrakech and decided to share with us the interesting and romantic story of their holiday – I think you will agree with me when I say that a vacation in a place as exotic and mysterious as Morocco is a tempting destination for honeymooners.Here’s what Paul told us about the experience he and his wife had in Marrakech: “I chose Marrakech primarily to impress my wife. I knew that she was fascinated by the Arab world and the stories with sultans, odalisques and hidden treasures, so I was sure she would enjoy my surprise....

Myra – The City Of Saint Nicholas

One of the most beloved winter holidays is approaching. December 6th is a special day for both children and grown-ups when everyone is waiting for Saint Nicholas. Tonight, children are preparing their boots for the most expected gifts and adults relive beautiful moments of their childhood. Saint Nicholas Day is the first holiday of the season and announces the beginning of a magical month. Saint Nicholas Day The children learned from their parents and grandparents that Saint Nicholas is the one who leaves gifts and candies in their boots if they have been good in the past year or sticks (or rods) if...

Winter Holiday In Lake Louise, Canada

I don’t know about you, but when I plan my winter vacation I know exactly what I’m looking for: for me, winter holidays means lots of fun in the snow and quality time spent with my family and friends. That’s why every year we choose mountain resorts that can offer us comfortable stays, lots of snow and many entertainment possibilities. There are many beautiful places to visit in winter so I guess you need to know exactly what you want, so you can make the right choice. Lake Louise (located in Banff National Park, Canada) is definitely one of the top mountain resorts you could...