Aspects Of Style

Elevating Pastry: The Zillers Pastry Bar Review

April 4, 2025

The Zillers Pastry Bar, an extension of the renowned restaurant, opened its doors in September 2023 near Mitropoleos Square. This boutique patisserie is helmed by the talented pastry chef George Platinos. Intrigued by the buzz surrounding The Zillers Pastry Bar, I embarked on a multi month mission to sample its offerings. In total, I tried 7 desserts, both on-site and to-go. How the Zillers Pastry Bar “works.” Initially, The Zillers Pastry Bar had a peculiar system: a separate menu for dine-in customers and a display case solely for takeaway. While some lauded this idea, I found it impractical. As my…

Your Perfect Baku Stay: A Review of Four Seasons Baku

November 16, 2024

During our visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, we had the pleasure of staying at a Four Seasons hotel. Since it was my first experience with this hotel chain, I made sure to take advantage of its services. I also thought it would be fun to document my stay and share my thoughts with you! Location Located on Neftchilar Boulevard, at the SW corner of the Old City, you will find Four Seasons Baku. This luxury hotel is the perfect starting point for anyone who wishes to explore the city. The location is unbeatable: it is next to the seaside promenade and…

Asia

Baku in 2 days: A Perfect Weekend Itinerary

October 8, 2024

When my husband told me he had an upcoming trip to Baku, I initially brushed off the idea. But then I thought that I must not pass up the opportunity to visit a new place. It was not be on my radar, let alone bucket list, but it surely had something to offer, right? Right. So I started researching Baku and was really fascinated by what I found. With only 2 days available, I wanted to maximize my time in the city. From walking the historic old city to sampling traditional meals, I’ll share my tips for the best two…

Greece

The essential guide to Milos

July 29, 2024

It’s been a while since I shared a guide about a Cycladic island. So now it’s time to share with you everything you need to know about Milos, one of my favorite islands! Milos is an island of volcanic origin. Thus its landscape and especially the beaches so diverse and unique. Whether you dream of sinking your toes into the sand or exploring charming fishing villages, this guide will be your one-stop shop for crafting the perfect Milos trip. Getting to Milos The island offers 2 options for getting there: ferry or airplane. Personally I prefer the ferry because I…

Europe

Milan: 3 Day itinerary

January 28, 2024

I visited Milan last year in May, which was my third visit to the city. During this visit, I had the opportunity to explore the city extensively. I revisited places and explored new ones. It was also the visit that changed my perspective towards Milan, to a more positive one. From walking around Navigli to visiting the Duomo, I covered most of Milan’s major sights. This blog post provides you with my 3 day itinerary in Milan, which can inspire your trip as well. Day 1: Visiting Fondazione Prada and exploring Brera We arrived in Milan on an early morning flight…

Europe

Weekend in Istanbul

November 14, 2023

Last year we spent a fall weekend getaway in Istanbul. Whether you’re new to traveling or have been before, a weekend in Istanbul can be amazing. In this post, we’ll explore the attractions, where to eat, and places to stay in Istanbul. A little disclaimer here: Both my husband and I had visited Istanbul in the past. We’ve already visited the major attractions, so this time we took a more relaxed approach! Still you can change or build on our itinerary to make most of your time in the city. Weekend in Istanbul Day 1: Exploring Fatih Our first day…

Food & Drink

Bon Bon Fait Maison Review

June 15, 2023

Update April 2025: This establishment in now closed After I finished my last dessert challenge I was at a loss for a foodie project. So it dawned on me: I would try (almost) every dessert at Bon Bon Fait Maison. And then I’ll write a review. Why Bon Bon you might ask? Its curated selection of items, and creative menu make it the perfect spot to indulge in a little luxury. On top of that it is very close to my work. I always resort there for a post-lunch dessert! A little back story… I discovered Bon Bon in…