Italian weekend - Milan and Bellagio

I already told you that last weekend we were going to be in Milan. And despite the heavy traffic and the unbearable heat we managed to get there by Saturday noon. Milan in the summer is a no go if you ask me, since it gets so hot in the city that you can only be inside under the protection of air-conditioning. I only found this out this past weekend. So imagine that shopping was a very good rescue and instead of plenty of water we decided to hydrate with ice cream. One of the reasons why Italy will always be on my top destination list is the food and the beautiful landscapes. You can never get enough of the Italian taste and the dolce far niente. Pictures below are from Milan and Bellagio.

With our good friends!

Traian loves this place, La Premiata Pizzeria, and yes, it is the best pizza and pasta in town!

Traian loves ice cream! This is a statement that is as true as day and night, and because we take a lot of pictures we took pictures of all the gelato he managed to have in one day. And I assure you, a few hours more in Italy and he would have had some more. But seriously, how insanely good can gelato be?

Romanian holiday

We are ending our one week Romanian tour as we are heading back to Zurich today. I love being back home, since it is our time with the family and friends. It is always good to be back to the places where you grew up and that you know so well. It is also a good reminder of the things that matter the most in this world, like the love of your family. We are incredible lucky to have that and to have the roots that we have. With every trip home I seem to discover more about myself and the support and love that we need so much. Not having our family close makes us cherish them more and it makes the time spent together more intense and full of meaning.

We discovered a new beach this past week. Actually it is someone we know that has created this special corner at the Black Sea shore. OHA beach has the best decor and it is so chill and relaxing and no crowds. If you find yourself in the area you should definitely stop by. We loved it.

Next on our stops was my parent's house. It was so welcoming and as always, I fell in love with the garden. My Mum loves this house and gardening is one of her favourite activities. She does an amazing job every year and she manages to have the best flowers and green outdoor space.

Beach day

We are in Romania for a week and the first part of our holiday we are at my in-laws house by the beach. Summer in Romania is very hot and being by the beach makes the heat bearable. We love it, especially hubby who loves his hometown, Constanta. Besides family time, drinks with friends, we also make it a priority to enjoy the sun. With the summer sale in Zara I got this yellowish dress. The moment  I put it on, I instantly feel like I can relax. No better match for a windy day at the beach.

Summer dream

Summer, summer, summer, w i n t e r... oh yeah it is still winter, but I can't help it dreaming about summer days and summer outfits. I have not gone completely mad, I have just got into our honeymoon mode, that is getting very close. In less than 3 weeks, the beaches of Thailand will be my bed, my dinning table, my everything. So now you can understand where all this summer madness is coming from. Planning has begun, Traian is more into the logistics, how to get us from one place to another, as for me, I've started looking into my summer wardrobe. And look what I have found...some old pics from our Swiss summers. 

I think that for a few brief moments you forgot about the cold weather, right? Well at least in our harts it's summer. Keep warm!