Coffee Break: Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester, the World’s Most Expensive Book

Hello my dear friends! It’s been a little while since my last coffee post—I’ve been balancing work and life, but I’m back with my favorite ritual. You already know: I love coffee, and I need at least a one cup a day to feel human. But instead of coffee trivia today, let’s talk about somethingContinueContinue reading “Coffee Break: Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester, the World’s Most Expensive Book”

Coffee Break: Back from Amsterdam

Hello my Dear Friends! I have so many stories and travel tips to share — but as always, I’m constantly running out of time. And I got sick right after we got home. So many people were sneezing and coughing on the plane. The funny part? I actually brought masks with me, thinking ahead… butContinueContinue reading “Coffee Break: Back from Amsterdam”

Boost Your Day with a Coffee Break and Small Talk – Find Joy in the Little Things!

Happy New Year, my dear friends! I hope you had a wonderful and enjoyable New Year celebration and holiday season. I certainly did and it was a great time for me. As is my tradition, I like to start the new year with some small talk. I’ll be honest with you, I usually have aContinueContinue reading “Boost Your Day with a Coffee Break and Small Talk – Find Joy in the Little Things!”

Take a Coffee Break: Refresh Your Mind and Boost Inspiration.

I’m exhausted. Let’s have a coffee break. Let’s have a little chat.  I’m exhausted. My mind is racing with so many thoughts and ideas, but….but…… But, but….. I can complain continuously….. My life is a little bit messy. I need to start planning and doing the things that are most important first. I know. TheContinueContinue reading “Take a Coffee Break: Refresh Your Mind and Boost Inspiration.”

Positive Vibes, Coffee and Chats: A Fresh Start to the New Year. 

Small talk and a cup of coffee is the perfect way to start the year on a positive note.    I decided to create two new traditions: ending the year with a post on how to celebrate the New Year and starting the New Year with small talk.  Looking back in 2023, it was aContinueContinue reading “Positive Vibes, Coffee and Chats: A Fresh Start to the New Year. “

Coffee Break: Discovering the Power of “The Art of Small Steps” with Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 

I was surfing the Internet looking for something interesting to read. I accidentally stumbled into a prayer “The Art of Small Steps” by Antoine de Saint-Exupery.   I would like to share it with you today. I think it is very important to read.   This prayer feels right and would be suitable for people ofContinueContinue reading “Coffee Break: Discovering the Power of “The Art of Small Steps” with Antoine de Saint-Exupéry “

Exploring the World’s Most Expensive Chocolates

The blog post explores the luxurious world of chocolate, highlighting prestigious brands like Debauve & Gallais and To’ak, which produce exquisite and costly treats. It mentions unique offerings, including a $1.5 million chocolate box by Simon Jewelers, showcasing the artistry and extravagance within gourmet chocolate production.

Why is Belgian chocolate so favorite and the best treat in the world?

This post was published on my Triptipedia page first. Chocolate is the best treat in the world and a fantastic mood booster. I’m one of those people who absolutely love chocolate and can’t imagine life without it.   Belgian chocolate is a recognized world leader, and their premium chocolate established itself as a global standardContinueContinue reading “Why is Belgian chocolate so favorite and the best treat in the world?”

Coffee break: I’d like to share a few thoughts with you.

Please join me for a cup of coffee. I’d like to share a few thoughts with you.  Are you comfortable?  Let’s go. There are three words that we usually say together. It’s Faith, Hope, and Love. These are very significant words.  Faith and Love are two extremely complicated words. They are full of feelings andContinueContinue reading “Coffee break: I’d like to share a few thoughts with you.”

Celebrate 100 Suitcase Travel Blog posts with an author. Q&A

Today I have a small achievement: I have already published 100 posts. In celebration of my little blogging anniversary, I decided to conduct an interview with myself. I think, through the interview, you can get a good sense of a person’s personality, worldview, and life opinions. I will interview myself, but if you have anyContinueContinue reading “Celebrate 100 Suitcase Travel Blog posts with an author. Q&A”

Coffee Break: Let’s start the year with small talk.

2023 is here.  I am still in a festive mood, so I thought it would be nice to start the new year with a cup of aromatic coffee and small talk.  First, best wishes to all of you, my dear friends! Be healthy and positive, don’t let anything mislead you, and don’t fall apart eitherContinueContinue reading “Coffee Break: Let’s start the year with small talk.”

Etiquette for everyday. Part 3.

Part 3 of the “Etiquette for everyday” series is my favorite. I find it more entertaining and alive.. If you missed the previous posts, you can catch up here: Part 1 and Part 2. Let’s learn more about the etiquette in public places and the rules of small talk. Public Places. Shopping. In order toContinueContinue reading “Etiquette for everyday. Part 3.”

Etiquette for everyday. Part 2.

Hope this topic is still interesting to you. If you missed the first part of the post, then you can read it here. As we already know, the knowledge of  simple rules of etiquette will help you gain confidence, show a level of culture that will ingratiate you with even the most “well-bred” of folk, andContinueContinue reading “Etiquette for everyday. Part 2.”

Etiquette for everyday. Part 1 

Etiquette is an often neglected topic in modern-day life. However, I would say it should become a habit! The ability to present yourself and show proper manners will help to avoid misunderstandings and embarrassment in everyday situations. Having a good understanding of etiquette will make you feel confident and create an excellent first impression. QuiteContinueContinue reading Etiquette for everyday. Part 1 “

An Interesting Fact About Michelangelo’s “Creation Of Adam.”

Michelangelo , The Creation of Adam My dear friends, I would like to take a moment to relax and enjoy a coffee break with you during this absolutely insane time.  A very curious fact caught my attention, and I wanted to share it with you. I think you might find it interesting, especially if youContinueContinue reading “An Interesting Fact About Michelangelo’s “Creation Of Adam.””

Coffee break: I am back. Renovation tips.

Phew! I am back.  I’m back and so happy to pause my crazy life and have a time to enjoy a cup of coffee with you.  Some of you know I was on hiatus and had to work on my project. It’s supposed to be home improvement work, but a small remodeling project turned intoContinueContinue reading “Coffee break: I am back. Renovation tips.”

Coffee Break: UEFA Euro 2021.

I appreciate our coffee break! I absolutely do! I think our first one was pretty successful and absolutely enjoyable for me.   I want to stop for another coffee break again, and I have several reasons for this:  First, I would like to THANK everyone for your honest feedback, great suggestions for improvement, for your kind words and support. AllContinueContinue reading “Coffee Break: UEFA Euro 2021.”

Coffee Break: Iris van Herpen

I’m so tired of the all news: COVID, pandemic, virus, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine….. Can’t hear this any longer. Looks like nothing happened in the world anymore. And for me pandemic – vaccine news becomes so annoying.Let’s take a break. Or What about coffee break ? I think coffee break will be even better. So…. HaveContinueContinue reading “Coffee Break: Iris van Herpen”

The Soviet Love for Italian Music: A Cultural Journey.

I love music! Music is an excellent way to lift your spirits, relieve stress, encourage, inspire, dream, fly away, and simply enjoy life. It always improves my mood. I listen to music everywhere, including at work.  I have a young girl at work who creates a playlist for us to listen to. She is absolutelyContinueContinue reading “The Soviet Love for Italian Music: A Cultural Journey.”

The quarantine time and projects.

Life is wonderful, interesting, but absolutely unexpected. You never know what is waiting for you around the corner. I was in Tokyo in September and after … Boom… Pandemic. Covid-19 affected our lives, economy, travel, and lots of other industries. It feels like the entire world just freezes, and we are all stuck. Lots ofContinueContinue reading “The quarantine time and projects.”