Haag as a destination for my first real business trip abroad

Hi guys,

Last month I went to Netherlands. Why? Business trip. My first business trip abroad. Actually, I went to Bratislava (the capital of Slovakia) in October. So, ok, let´s say second. Anyway, I am always very grateful for opportunities like these.

This wasn´t my first time in Netherland. 3 years ago I went to Amsterdam and Zaanse Schans and also when I was a kid I participated in Judo competition in Amersfoort. I don´t like raining and bad weather generally, you know that. That´s why I was quite suprised how much I like this country, really. I haven´t traveled much here so far but it will change because I definitely want to come back to travel more.

Something about Haag
- the third biggest city in Netherlands
- the seat of the Dutch government, parliament and the monarch
- there are located several very important international justice institutions 
- about 500 000 inhabitants
- 40 min. by train from Amsterdam


What can you find here?
- nice, small, historical city centre
- good shopping
- beach

Around central train station.

Local square.

My first day in Haag. So happy that I´m traveling again. And business trip? Win-win.

Have you ever heard about Vapiano restaurants? It´s very cheap and they cook your meal just in front of you. It´s a fresh and also home made pasta.

My favourite dish- spaghetti alla carbonara.

Chinese part of the city.

Few photos from Haag.

Oh my... No, I don´t know what should I think about these heads? In any case it scares me.

Shopping- Primark.

City tour after shopping.

Thi particular statue scared me to death every time I was walking around.

I´m ready for gala dinner (forget about my shoes :-)

dress from Poland

Delicious dutch cookies.

Some education in Haag.

With my colleague Klarka.

Last day of our stay in Haag, me and Klara organized a little trip to the beach.

Yes, there is a beach in Haag.

Klara is taking some selfie. I have her permission to publish this photo :-)

We love our jobs :-)

I am always happy when I can spend some time at the beach. Even if it is during November.

And this is a very last photo from Haag.

So what do you think? In my opinion, Haag is a very nice city and I really enjoyed staying there. For sure, I will stop by again in the future. If you ever come to Netherlands, I highly recommend you visiting Haag and of course Amsterdam (see next article:-)

Regards
Míša

How was my 26th birthday

Hi guys,

following article is about celebrating my birthday. This year I was in Prague (I was also celebrating in Liberec, of course). As always, the time is running so fast that there was no time to think about it. I´m 26 years old. I think that I´ve managed quite a lot of things so far such as finishing my university, finding a job, moving to different city, traveling etc.. In August I was asked if I´m older than 16. And that´s not funny :-)

So, how was it this year? Let´s have a look.

One of the biggest gifts this year- duvet to sleep (winter version). I´m always cold in Prague.

I love chocolate. Toffifee is my favourite and my family knows.

My new ring by Armani, purchased in Liberec.

My new jacket by Zara, purchased in Budapest.

Gifts from my friends in Prague.

Gifts from my friends in Liberec.

Celebrating with my colleagues in Prague.

We went to Italian restaurant called Pizza Nuova. There is a very special offer- degustation. So, my target was clear: taste as many kind of pasta and pizza as it is possible.

dessert- pizza with my favourite Nutella

Italian drink- Spritz.

Let´s go to my Birthday party.

skirt from local boutique in Bari, blouse by CK from the US

Birthday afternoon.

Birthday dinner in my favourite Italian restaurant.

Marina Grosseto- the view from the restaurant.

Now you can compare photos from last year and this year. How much have I changed?? Do I look a little bit older? I hope so.

Celebrating my 25th birthday.

my birtday last year, in Liberec

Celebrating my 26th birthday.

My outfit: Handbag and scarf by Coach from the US, coat by H&M from England, jeans by Adidas from Lisbon, shoes by Atmosphere from England

Thank you so much for all your wishes and presents. It really means a lot to me. Like I said last year: "I´m very lucky to have friends like you, guys".

Míša

Brno as the capital of Moravia and quick trip to Bratislava

Hi guys,

this article is about Brno and Bratislava. Couple of weeks ago I visited Brno (for the first time in my life). Lately, I´ve realized that I don´t travel much in my own country and that´s something I wanna change. So, here we go.

Here is something about Brno

- it´s the 2nd biggest city in the Czech Republic
- around 500 000 inhabitants
- it´s the capital of Moravia (part of the Czech Republic)
- university town
- it takes around 2,5 h. to go there by bus or train
- people from Brno don´t like people from Prague (I´m living in Prague)

Some photos from Brno.

Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul.

Fixed gear Brno- it´s a bar and they will fix your bike as well.

Main square (freedom).

Brno astronomical clock.

Masaryk street.

Markets on the square. I´ve bought here some local wine. Wines from Moravia should be the best.

 Supreme Administrative Court is located in Brno.

Another square.

Starobrno brewery.

Brynza gnocchi- typical Slovakian meal.

The dam in Brno.

Definitely the best Langoš.

On the boat.

Dallas in Texas is a partner city of Brno.

Few photos around...

the match

the anchor

The most famous unfinished highway in the Czech Republic is this one in Brno so-called Hitler's highway.

Local castel called Spilberk.

Few photos around this area

Such as beautiful views..

This is the best "miradouro" in Brno.

And that´s all about Brno. So, how do you like it? In my opinion it´s worth for the visit, so what are you waiting for? :-)

Now, let me show you few photos from Bratislava. What was the purpose of my stay? Well, I´ve represented there within internation conference the Association where I´m working (I was one of the international speakers).

Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia. My grandmother comes from Slovakia but I have been there only once (in Tatry mountains). Yes, I know. Shame on me. I went to Bratislava 3 weeks ago (business trip). I was able to manage re-union with my Slovak friends from Erasmus in Lisbon.

Very fascinating Blue church.

Local mall called Eurovea.

The monument of Milan Rastislav Štefánik (Slovak politician, General of the French army and astronomer).

River Danube and Apollo bridge.

Very first bridge in Bratislava so called Old bridge.

Unfortunately I don´t have many photos from Bratislava  (as you can see :-). Next time, I´ll go there during my free time so I can spend in Bratislava a little bit more time. It´s not so far from Prague- around 5 hours by bus.

See you later
Míša