Stau la biroul meu de acasă, din București, și mă gândesc dacă tot ce am trăit în ultimele 3 luni a fost vis sau realitate. N-am adus cu mine prea multe lucruri – niște scrisori de dragoste de la Ritz-Carlton, facturi, țigări din duty-free și o rochie “turcoaz de Sri […]
Read MoreArticles by: Ioana Budeanu
On the edge of time. The Majestic Way.
In one very hot afternoon, after some long days of worries and doubts, when I’ve decided to let go and enjoy life a little more, I’ve stepped into a Universe of flowers, oriental charm, and music. Soft, blessed music for my soul. When you are unsettled, two days can seem […]
Read MorePenang, a love story
I’ve managed to avoid Penang a lot in the last years and I don’t know why. Now, after our journey on the island, I can tell you this: it’s worth a visit! Let me take your hand and show you my Penang and the things I fell in love with. […]
Read MoreLost and found
I was a little bit lost when I was heading to Penang. You know that feeling of being under pressure, overwhelmed, stressed out and don’t know what’s next. So, I was looking for something to make me smile again and a place where to find my peace. Campbell House looked […]
Read MoreThe sweetest memories
I remember many years ago, I was in the lobby of Ritz, in Paris, looking in awe at the wonderful design and the grandeur of this iconic hotel. And in that moment, I had a dream: maybe, someday, I will stay at the Ritz. And my dreams always come true! […]
Read MorePangkor Laut. One island, one resort.
I thought there would be a 3-4 hour journey from Tanjong Jara to Pangkor Laut and the car will go across the country, through the mountains, until we’ll meet the west coast and its shore. But I was wrong. Our driver laughed and told us we have a 6-hour road […]
Read MoreTanjong Jara, my unfolding dream
After 6 visits, Kuala Lumpur is already home to me. I know the city, it really inspires me and I can create magic here. I have my favorite hotel, my special place where I eat and my supermarket. But after 5 days in this relentless city, I felt a calling, […]
Read MoreFifty shades of Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur has a strange power over me. It is not the most beautiful city I’ve seen, it is not the greenest or luxurious capital I’ve been in, but it has something magical: the heat, the smells, the people, the skyscrapers, the lights. And an undoubtedly feeling of being home. […]
Read MoreMy February summer at the Red Sea
I had a wonderful journey from Petra to Aqaba, with a luxurious car driven by a Beduin (65 JOD), through the breathtaking mountains of Jordan, through villages and the sacred site of Wadi Rum. It was a one and a half hour long ride, and I would repeat it anytime! […]
Read MoreLove is all around
Good morning from Istanbul!! Now it’s raining heavily, but still, I will miss this amazing city. From my window, I can see the boats on the hazy Bosphorus, and I’m thinking about Istanbul and the Turkish people I’ve met these days. Despite the general media sensation, the turmoils and the […]
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