Gypsy*Friday - Berlin*Germany

I'm continuing Gypsy*Friday, my Friday travel series about the amazing places I was fortunate to visit for shorter or longer times...

Berlin.... I don't even know where to start. In Valencia I met a guy, fell in love and followed him to Berlin. The relationship didn't work out and while my boss was trying to consolate me I fell in love again. (yes, AC was my boss :) I always had a love hate relationship with Berlin. When I first visited my then boyfriend, the Sun was shining, birds were singing, and the whole city was celebrating the soccer world championship. Berlin was the greatest place on Earth. By the time I moved there the weather turned grey, (so did my mood) and the celebrations were over. I had a hard time fitting in. I didn't speak the language, I didn't know anyone but my BF and I became very lonely. It was the strangest experience. I never ever had problems fitting in, I always had more friends than I could count and for the first time in my life I had to ask the question... how do people make friends? Sad, really. I spent three years in Berlin and apart from some friendly colleagues (and boss of course :) I never made real friendships (with Germans) in Berlin. I did have some Hungarian friends though, whom I'll always keep in touch with, but Berlin never became a real home to me. I always wanted to move and I finally did in December 2009. (well, where did I move you ask? Back to MOM! AC is looking for a new job and that will determine the new destination.... but in the meantime we have just rented a place in Budapest for the summer! We're moving next week! :)

But back to Berlin... it is undoubtedly one of the coolest cities in Europe but maybe even in the world. I met several people who came for a weekend and got stuck forever. The underground scene, the hippy punky atmosphere, the international crowds, the amazing art scene and the very affordable living makes it the perfect home for so many. Berlin is really amazing in the summer! (if there is any... :) If you live in Europe or if you're planning a visit to Europe you must go and visit. It's obligatory! But unfortnately it was not the perfect home for me.

P.S: There is a great Berlin city guide from Design*Sponge

{Music festival in the Mauerpark}

{It's best to explore the city by bike... I took my dad for a ride :)}

{There are several ubercool places next to the river Spree, it's worth going on a boat trip if you ever visit!}

{the famous Reichstag (Parliament), with an amazing restaurant on the top!}

{Music festival on the Wannsee}

{Oh yes, Mom and Sis had to ride with me too! }

{My favorite place for Sunday lounging}

{Alexanderplatz with the symbolic TV tower}

{and of course... the famous Berlin wall}

{with my all-Hungarian-girls team}

Gypsy*Friday - Valencia*Spain

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I'm continuing Gypsy*Friday, my Friday travel series of the amazing places I was fortunate to visit for shorter or longer times...
After my summer in Spain I just I had to get back to Espana ASAP, so I arranged my post-uni internship in a language school in Valencia. Oh the good times kept on rolling! :) So far my 6 months in Valencia was the only time in my life when I lived right by the sea and I am trying to get back to beach life ever since! :)

Valencia has a lot to offer and competes for the title of -Spain's most vibrant city- with Barcelona. It has a small town vibe in a huge city, with amazing architecture combining old and new, artsy and hip, nature and design. Definately a place I'd recommend for a long weekend! You'll find beach, culture, parties and not to forget, Valencia is the hometown of the world-famous Paella! :)

{Man, I was sooo young :)}

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{Paella Valenciana}
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Gypsy*Friday - Amsterdam*The Netherlands

After my summer in Sevilla, I enrolled in a double degree BA program in the Budapest Business School and the Dutch Avans University. As part of the program we had to spend 6 months in The Netherlands.
Oh Boy, best six months of my life! :) Crazy parties, great new friends, cute boys, bikes, lots of travelling, windmills, wooden shoes, tulips... what's not to love? Have you ever been an exchange student abroad? Most people will tell you that it's the best experience you can have in life!

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Gypsy*Friday - Sevilla*Spain

Continuing my Friday travel roundup on the beutiful places I was fortunate to visit, I'm proud to present you one of my favorite places in Europe, Sevilla, Spain. After I left my parents house my first foreign adventure led me to a babysitting summer job in Sevilla. I did not know much about the city other than it's very hot... but I was beyond excited to finally live in a different country. It was love at first sight. The heat of the air, the smell of the wind, the color of the oranges, the excitment of the night, the sound of the Spanish guitar... Sevilla and Spain will always have a special place in my heart and I remain an expat for life. :)

{Oh oh a real antique}

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{keep in mind back than we hardly had digital cameras :)}