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Easter in Pyrgos, Santorini. The best Easter time you can probably get! A blast from the past.

#greekeaster #santorini #easter #eastertime #traveller #memories #youngandrestless #sunsetlover #πάσχα #σαντορίνη #greekisland

Easter in Pyrgos, Santorini. The best Easter time you can probably get! A blast from the past.

#greekeaster #santorini #easter #eastertime #traveller #memories #youngandrestless #sunsetlover #πάσχα #σαντορίνη #greekisland

Cauliflower balls for the whole family!
Golden. Crispy. Gone!
Find the recipe at my blog www.maxandthemuse.com

#cauliflowerballs #familyrecipes #snacktime #vegeterianfood #blw #blwideas #toddlerfood #cauliflower #lunchtime #whattocook #homecooking #healthyrecipes

Cauliflower balls for the whole family!
Golden. Crispy. Gone!
Find the recipe at my blog www.maxandthemuse.com

#cauliflowerballs #familyrecipes #snacktime #vegeterianfood #blw #blwideas #toddlerfood #cauliflower #lunchtime #whattocook #homecooking #healthyrecipes

April so far...

#april #springtime #blooming #schweiz #switzerland #hiking #bbqlovers #forests

April so far...

#april #springtime #blooming #schweiz #switzerland #hiking #bbqlovers #forests

#switzerland #schweiz #spring #travellers #silvercoast #moments #zurichlake

#switzerland #schweiz #spring #travellers #silvercoast #moments #zurichlake

#zurichlake #wednesday #afternoon #zurich #switzerland #schweiz

#zurichlake #wednesday #afternoon #zurich #switzerland #schweiz

Mid of March already...

#march2025 #batmanboy #αποκριες #μαρτης #switzerland

Mid of March already...

#march2025 #batmanboy #αποκριες #μαρτης #switzerland

February ⛷️

#february #schweiz #wintertime

February ⛷️

#february #schweiz #wintertime

Postcards from kanton of Valais.

#valais #leukerbad #swissalps #switzerland #sportsferien #skitime #familytrip

Postcards from kanton of Valais.

#valais #leukerbad #swissalps #switzerland #sportsferien #skitime #familytrip

Ray of light

#lauerzersee #switzerland #afternoon #rayoflight

Ray of light

#lauerzersee #switzerland #afternoon #rayoflight

January 2025

1. The forest nearby our new home
2. Skiing again after many years...
3. Visiting Einsiedeln
4. Sunset on a boat to Zurich
5. Colouring our living room with some pink roses
6. 2 rainbows a few mornings ago
7. Blowing the first candle for my 42nd birthday on a Greek loukouma!
8. The dinos joined my birthday dinner with their party hats OF COURSE
9. Numbers, numbers, numbers and more numbers to learn
10. Hikes in Kanton Schwyz

#january
#newyear #bekind #birthdaymonth

January 2025

1. The forest nearby our new home
2. Skiing again after many years...
3. Visiting Einsiedeln
4. Sunset on a boat to Zurich
5. Colouring our living room with some pink roses
6. 2 rainbows a few mornings ago
7. Blowing the first candle for my 42nd birthday on a Greek loukouma!
8. The dinos joined my birthday dinner with their party hats OF COURSE
9. Numbers, numbers, numbers and more numbers to learn
10. Hikes in Kanton Schwyz

#january
#newyear #bekind #birthdaymonth

On my 42nd birthday, I look back on a life lived across three continents and five countries, with moments of discovery, connection across cultures, and experiences that shaped who I’ve become.
I have been editing my life non-stop the last 20 years, and it's a journey that hasn't always been easy, but it’s been mine, and as I reflect, I feel a deep sense of gratitude.
Change may uproot you, but it also grows you, reshaping your dreams in ways you can’t yet imagine.
Building a business from the ground up while nurturing the joy & chaos of raising a beautiful son has been a dual journey that tested and transformed me.
Among bold moves and moments of doubt, I no longer wonder if I made the right decisions; instead, I count the blessings and honour the lessons.
Trust yourself, leap into the unknown, and watch how beautifully life unfolds when you’re brave enough to embrace it.

On my 42nd birthday, I look back on a life lived across three continents and five countries, with moments of discovery, connection across cultures, and experiences that shaped who I’ve become.
I have been editing my life non-stop the last 20 years, and it's a journey that hasn't always been easy, but it’s been mine, and as I reflect, I feel a deep sense of gratitude.
Change may uproot you, but it also grows you, reshaping your dreams in ways you can’t yet imagine.
Building a business from the ground up while nurturing the joy & chaos of raising a beautiful son has been a dual journey that tested and transformed me.
Among bold moves and moments of doubt, I no longer wonder if I made the right decisions; instead, I count the blessings and honour the lessons.
Trust yourself, leap into the unknown, and watch how beautifully life unfolds when you’re brave enough to embrace it.

A winter afternoon in Zurich 👩‍👦💙

A winter afternoon in Zurich 👩‍👦💙

Ended the year with the best view at the King of mountains, Rigi.

Ended the year with the best view at the King of mountains, Rigi.

Already in 2025 and I find myself reflecting on the whirlwind of journeys and discoveries the past year has held.
Each country visited became a chapter, brimming with vibrant colours, beautiful moments beneath foreign skies, and laughter echoing in unfamiliar streets.
It was a year that taught me the beauty of impermanence, the strength in adaptability, and the magic of embracing the unknown. Now, as the calendar turns, I carry these lessons like souvenirs, a gentle reminder of how far I've come.

Thank you 2024 for all the challenges, the losses ,the new beginnings, the new friends.

Already in 2025 and I find myself reflecting on the whirlwind of journeys and discoveries the past year has held.
Each country visited became a chapter, brimming with vibrant colours, beautiful moments beneath foreign skies, and laughter echoing in unfamiliar streets.
It was a year that taught me the beauty of impermanence, the strength in adaptability, and the magic of embracing the unknown. Now, as the calendar turns, I carry these lessons like souvenirs, a gentle reminder of how far I've come.

Thank you 2024 for all the challenges, the losses ,the new beginnings, the new friends.

Last shots of 2024

#switzerland #wintertime #endoftheyear #december #ägerisee #lake #naturephotography #christmastime

Last shots of 2024

#switzerland #wintertime #endoftheyear #december #ägerisee #lake #naturephotography #christmastime

A year to remember. A year full of new places and new experiences!
UAE, Seychelles, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Greece, Austria, France, Switzerland

#travellers #familytrips #expatlife #expatfamily #uae #seychelles #uzbekistan #georgia #greece #austria #france #switzerland

A year to remember. A year full of new places and new experiences!
UAE, Seychelles, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Greece, Austria, France, Switzerland

#travellers #familytrips #expatlife #expatfamily #uae #seychelles #uzbekistan #georgia #greece #austria #france #switzerland

Christmas 2024 🎄✨️🎁

#christmastime #schweiz #christmas2024 #moments

Christmas 2024 🎄✨️🎁

#christmastime #schweiz #christmas2024 #moments

Morning train ride

#züri #home #zurichlake #wintertime #almostchristmas #snowday #schweiz #trainride

Morning train ride

#züri #home #zurichlake #wintertime #almostchristmas #snowday #schweiz #trainride

What to see in Colmar in 24h, displayed in 8 photos.

1. First things first. If you are travelling by car you will park at the parking Montagne Verte. It's next to the old town and the prettiest Christmas market!
2. If you love chocolate, you can't miss the Museum of Chocolate!
3. Standing in line for a bit is OK if you are about to try one of the best croissants ever at "Au Dore".
4. You shouldn't miss the Maison Pfister if you are strolling around the old town. Simply a masterpiece!
5. If you want to bring back home something special from Colmar, visit the shop "La belle-iloise". You won't believe the combinations with canned fish, varieties of fish spreads & some amazing lobster soup. Great gift idea, too!
6. For the lovers of museums, you can't miss the Bartholdi museum.
7. La petite Venise is simply magical, especially during the period of Christmas holidays.
8. And since we are in France at the Alsace region, cheese and wine are a MUST. There are plenty of small shops with amazing assortment of cheese and divine wine! Our favourite shop was Malker.

Last but not least, we stayed in Biesheim at Hostellerie Groff Aux Deux Clefs (15min away from Colmar by car). Cozy family-run hotel with a great restaurant too! We totally loved our stay there.

À bientôt.

What to see in Colmar in 24h, displayed in 8 photos.

1. First things first. If you are travelling by car you will park at the parking Montagne Verte. It's next to the old town and the prettiest Christmas market!
2. If you love chocolate, you can't miss the Museum of Chocolate!
3. Standing in line for a bit is OK if you are about to try one of the best croissants ever at "Au Dore".
4. You shouldn't miss the Maison Pfister if you are strolling around the old town. Simply a masterpiece!
5. If you want to bring back home something special from Colmar, visit the shop "La belle-iloise". You won't believe the combinations with canned fish, varieties of fish spreads & some amazing lobster soup. Great gift idea, too!
6. For the lovers of museums, you can't miss the Bartholdi museum.
7. La petite Venise is simply magical, especially during the period of Christmas holidays.
8. And since we are in France at the Alsace region, cheese and wine are a MUST. There are plenty of small shops with amazing assortment of cheese and divine wine! Our favourite shop was Malker.

Last but not least, we stayed in Biesheim at Hostellerie Groff Aux Deux Clefs (15min away from Colmar by car). Cozy family-run hotel with a great restaurant too! We totally loved our stay there.

À bientôt.

Sweet & christmassy December 🎄🎁🎅 🧿🪬
13 days till Christmas 😍💫

#december #almostchristmas

Sweet & christmassy December 🎄🎁🎅 🧿🪬
13 days till Christmas 😍💫

#december #almostchristmas

A lovely afternoon in Zurich, just a bit before Christmas ❤️🎅

#expatmom #zurich #schweiz #christmasmarkets #switzerland #afternoon #december #almostchristmas

A lovely afternoon in Zurich, just a bit before Christmas ❤️🎅

#expatmom #zurich #schweiz #christmasmarkets #switzerland #afternoon #december #almostchristmas

Like a fairytale town...

#christmastime #colmarfrance #alsace #familytrip #weekends #roadtrip #christmasmarkets

Like a fairytale town...

#christmastime #colmarfrance #alsace #familytrip #weekends #roadtrip #christmasmarkets

Camera roll from Colmar, part #2

#colmarfrance #christmasmarket #roadtrip #weekends #vivalafrance

Camera roll from Colmar, part #2

#colmarfrance #christmasmarket #roadtrip #weekends #vivalafrance

Colmar in December is like a fairytale town!
It's probably my favourite Christmas market too ❤️

Camera roll part #1

#colmar #colmarfrance #christmasmarkets #december #weekends #roadtrip

Colmar in December is like a fairytale town!
It's probably my favourite Christmas market too ❤️

Camera roll part #1

#colmar #colmarfrance #christmasmarkets #december #weekends #roadtrip

Honoring the Christmas markets of the season 🎅
First stop: Innsbruck, Austria 🇦🇹

#christmasmarkets #austria #innsbruck #weekends

Honoring the Christmas markets of the season 🎅
First stop: Innsbruck, Austria 🇦🇹

#christmasmarkets #austria #innsbruck #weekends

The light of the second biggest moon of the year above the Swiss alps. No filter. I kind of miss that night.

#swissalps #schweiz #fullmoon #nightsky

The light of the second biggest moon of the year above the Swiss alps. No filter. I kind of miss that night.

#swissalps #schweiz #fullmoon #nightsky

Πολλές μαμάδες νιώθουμε συχνά τύψεις, ότι είναι πολλά που δεν κάνουμε καλά και θα μπορούσαμε να τα κάνουμε καλύτερα.
Χθες και ενώ γράφαμε το πρώτο του γράμμα, λίγο πριν το τελειώσουμε μου είπε πως θα ήθελε να δώσει και αυτός ένα δώρο στον Άγιο Βασίλη. Τότε λοιπόν σκέφτηκα πως σίγουρα έχω κάνει κάτι σωστό για να σκέφτεται ετσι.

Κορίτσια χαλαρώστε, give yourself a break που λενε και οι Αγγλοι, καντε ενα ομορφο δωρο στον εαυτο σας (οχι μονο στους αλλους), πιείτε λίγο κόκκινο κρασί, φάτε μπόλικα μελομακάρονα και κουραμπιεδακια χωρίς τύψεις. Το αυτομαστιγωμα και η δίαιτα από Γενάρη πάλι! 💫🎅🍫🌟⛄️🎄🎉🎁

#μαμα #αγιοςβασιλης #παιδί #γιορτές

Πολλές μαμάδες νιώθουμε συχνά τύψεις, ότι είναι πολλά που δεν κάνουμε καλά και θα �μπορούσαμε να τα κάνουμε καλύτερα.
Χθες και ενώ γράφαμε το πρώτο του γράμμα, λίγο πριν το τελειώσουμε μου είπε πως θα ήθελε να δώσει και αυτός ένα δώρο στον Άγιο Βασίλη. Τότε λοιπόν σκέφτηκα πως σίγουρα έχω κάνει κάτι σωστό για να σκέφτεται ετσι.

Κορίτσια χαλαρώστε, give yourself a break που λενε και οι Αγγλοι, καντε ενα ομορφο δωρο στον εαυτο σας (οχι μονο στους αλλους), πιείτε λίγο κόκκινο κρασί, φάτε μπόλικα μελομακάρονα και κουραμπιεδακια χωρίς τύψεις. Το αυτομαστιγωμα και η δίαιτα από Γενάρη πάλι! 💫🎅🍫🌟⛄️🎄🎉🎁

#μαμα #αγιοςβασιλης #παιδί #γιορτές

This is how Christmas looked like for the last 5 years in Dubai... (part #1)

#expatlife #expatmom #christmasindubai #uae #expocity #dubaidowntown #palmjumeirah #hohoho🎅

This is how Christmas looked like for the last 5 years in Dubai... (part #1)

#expatlife #expatmom #christmasindubai #uae #expocity #dubaidowntown #palmjumeirah #hohoho🎅

November had it all and soso on repeat!

#expatlife #movingin #newhome #weekendswithfriends #swissmountains #snowflakes #winenights🍷 #autumnvibes #schweiz #naturecolors

November had it all and soso on repeat!

#expatlife #movingin #newhome #weekendswithfriends #swissmountains #snowflakes #winenights🍷 #autumnvibes #schweiz #naturecolors

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