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    October 21, 2026

    Christmas and New Year in Norway: Traditions, Food, and Everything in Between

    Let me guess – you’re planning a trip to Norway for the holidays, but the thought of shorter days and…
    Europe
    October 21, 2026

    How Do Swedish People Celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve?

    Sweden during the winter holidays is a magical mix of ancient traditions, hearty feasts, and a few quirky customs that…
    Europe
    October 7, 2026

    Winter Holidays in Denmark: Danish Christmas and New Year’s Traditions

    The winter holidays are an important part of Danish culture, and you’ll see everyone celebrating Christmas and partying on New…
    Europe
    October 7, 2026

    Top Ski Destinations in Hungary: A Hidden Winter Wonderland

    Hungary is probably not the first country you think about when planning a skiing holiday, but it actually offers some…
    Europe
    September 28, 2026

    Visiting Belgrade, Serbia: A Pleasant Surprise (An Expat’s Secret)

    Belgrade, Serbia, is one of those very off-the-grid places with a somewhat untrue reputation. The truth is that Belgrade is worth…
    Europe
    September 8, 2026

    ALL the Must-Do Things In Budapest. Don’t Miss Out!

    Did I mention that Budapest is one of my top favorite cities in the world? I have spent months here…

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    I am Calin Ciabai, a digital nomad from Romania who creates content and manages websites for a living. I have a bachelor’s degree in Journalism since 2007 and you might’ve seen my articles online on AOL.com, Softpedia.com, as well as various other websites, big or small. (Mostly small, OK!)

    I’m living the location-independent lifestyle since 2008 – I’m one of the O.G. bloggers out there, even though not as famous as those who started when I did (or later). But I’m still standing, despite the massive challenges that are thrown in the way of independent website owners.

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