Travel, books, poems and thoughts.https://www.lennastories.com/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/tip-na-vylet-rijeka-chorvatsko/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/tip-na-vylet-rijeka-chorvatsko/After the calm Hungarian Balaton, we arrived in Croatian Rijeka, where I saw the sea for the very first time. Giant yachts, the Korzo promenade, romantic little streets, and a hidden beach below the city.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/tip-na-vylet-balaton-plaze-zdarma/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/tip-na-vylet-balaton-plaze-zdarma/On our way to Croatia, we stopped at the Hungarian lake Balaton. For the first time in my life I saw an almost endless expanse of water, we enjoyed the sunset, the palm trees in Balatonalmádi, and the empty beaches — outside the season, completely free of charge.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/hrnkovy-cuketovy-pernik-s-ovocem/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/hrnkovy-cuketovy-pernik-s-ovocem/Moist gingerbread made with zucchini and fruit — simple, healthier, and nobody will even notice the zucchini. A spelt recipe with cocoa and jam.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/nase-noc-v-obchodaku-a-tip-na-vylet-vsetin/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/nase-noc-v-obchodaku-a-tip-na-vylet-vsetin/A night in a hotel on the top floor of a shopping centre in Vsetín — and the next day a walk through a pleasant Wallachian town full of greenery.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/batuv-mrakodrap-zlin/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/batuv-mrakodrap-zlin/We visited the Baťa Skyscraper in Zlín, the famous 'building twenty-one'. Security check, a fast lift, a stunning rooftop terrace view, and a world-unique moving office inside the lift shaft.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/tip-na-vylet-zoo-lesna-zlin-unikatni-a-uzasna/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/tip-na-vylet-zoo-lesna-zlin-unikatni-a-uzasna/A day out at Zoo Lešná in Zlín — a vast zoo full of greenery where you can pet stingrays and giraffes are almost within arm's reach.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/makovnik-bez-mouky-a-cukru/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/makovnik-bez-mouky-a-cukru/A moist poppy seed cake made with cottage cheese and grated apples — no flour, no added sugar. Whipped egg whites make it beautifully fluffy and juicy, and it's simple to make.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/rychly-domaci-chleb-bez-kynuti-z-tvarohu/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/rychly-domaci-chleb-bez-kynuti-z-tvarohu/Quick no-knead bread made with quark and oats — mix everything in one bowl and bake. Moist inside, crispy outside, and packed with protein.Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/unikatni-rozhledna-bez-schodu/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/unikatni-rozhledna-bez-schodu/A trip to the Moravian lookout tower Stezka nad vinohrady in Kobylí — a barrier-free spiral with not a single step, views over the vineyards, and a proper 'scent of home' from the cowshed along the way.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/tip-na-vylet-jested-setkani-s-mimozemstanem-a-krasny-vyhled/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/tip-na-vylet-jested-setkani-s-mimozemstanem-a-krasny-vyhled/A trip to Ještěd — the iconic TV tower and hotel above Liberec that looks like a space rocket. Parking tricks, a stunning view of the landscape, and a mysterious Little Martian waiting for you at the summit.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/zamek-esterhazy-fertod/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/zamek-esterhazy-fertod/From Sopron we headed to Fertőd, where one of the most beautiful Baroque castles in Central Europe stands — Esterházy. A grand French park, hundreds of blooming roses, and the place where composer Joseph Haydn lived and worked for thirty years.Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/vylet-do-stareho-rima-v-madarsku/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/vylet-do-stareho-rima-v-madarsku/We ventured to Sopron, just across the Austrian border — a city full of flowers, European charm, and history that literally stands on the foundations of the ancient Roman town of Scarbantia.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/tip-na-vylet-polske-maledivy/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/tip-na-vylet-polske-maledivy/We headed to the Gródek Nature Park near Jaworzno — known as the 'Polish Maldives'. Turquoise lakes in a former dolomite quarry and wooden walkways leading right over the water.Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/zdravy-kolac-s-jablky-jahodami-a-makem/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/zdravy-kolac-s-jablky-jahodami-a-makem/A simple cake without flour or refined sugar, sweetened with grated apples and chicory syrup. Moist, quick and absolutely delicious.Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/tip-na-vylet-za-filmovymi-hvezdami/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/tip-na-vylet-za-filmovymi-hvezdami/We visited the Museum of Film Legends in Prague — over a thousand incredibly detailed statues and figures from the most famous films, sci-fi, horror and fairy tales. A fantastic experience for the whole family!Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/unikatni-misto-kde-se-natacel-i-film/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/unikatni-misto-kde-se-natacel-i-film/A visit to the Przełom Białki nature reserve near Białka Tatrzańska — a wild mountain river between massive limestone cliffs, the Obłazowa cave with the world's oldest boomerang, and the place where the film Jánošík was filmed.Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/jak-jsme-sli-dobrovolne-do-bazin/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/jak-jsme-sli-dobrovolne-do-bazin/A trip to the Bór na Czerwonem nature reserve near the Polish town of Nowy Targ — a nature trail on wooden boardwalks through a peat bog, rare wildlife and peace far from the crowds.Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/zakopane-vylet-v-desti/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/zakopane-vylet-v-desti/A trip to the Polish mountain town of Zakopane in rainy weather — the Wielka Krokiew ski jump, the famous Krupówki shopping street, and the Church of the Holy Family.Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/hotel-gorski-bialka-tatrzanska/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/hotel-gorski-bialka-tatrzanska/A modern mountain hotel right below the High Tatras in Poland, excellent wellness facilities and the famous thermal baths next door — even though they happened to be closed.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/jasna-vrbicke-pleso-nizke-tatry/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/jasna-vrbicke-pleso-nizke-tatry/The largest natural lake in the Low Tatras surrounded by snow-capped mountains — Vrbické pleso in Jasná is a must-see stop on any Liptov trip.Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/termalni-jezirko-kalameny/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/termalni-jezirko-kalameny/A tip for swimming in a thermal pool in the middle of nature.Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/odpocivka-dechtare-liptovska-mara/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/odpocivka-dechtare-liptovska-mara/A tip for a beautiful scenic stop by Liptovská Mara reservoir with mountain views. The Dechtáre rest area near the village of Galovany, just past Liptovský Mikuláš.Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/apartmany-za-rohom-nizke-tatry/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/apartmany-za-rohom-nizke-tatry/Affordable accommodation in the Low Tatras does exist — Apartmány za Rohom in Demänová near Liptovský Mikuláš has a 4.9 rating on Google.Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/salas-krajinka/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/salas-krajinka/A stop we stumbled upon on the map while driving to the Low Tatras. Salaš Krajinka in Ružomberok: wooden cottages, cheeses, geese, vintage tractors and views into nature.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/kafe-a-kvetina/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/kafe-a-kvetina/A visit to the unique Kafe a Květina café in Svatobořice-Mistřín — an old forge transformed into a paradise of greenery, fresh flowers, and great coffee.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/zastaveni-v-kine/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/zastaveni-v-kine/A trip to the cinema to see the fairy tale Princezna stokrát jinak — and why this is the best kind of relaxation for me.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/muzeum-vysociny-jihlava/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/muzeum-vysociny-jihlava/We visited the Vysočina Museum in Jihlava — a modern, interactive museum full of surprises. Talking mannequins, a giant bell, a digital book, augmented reality and admission for just a hundred crowns!Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/jak-hledam-zajimava-mista/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/jak-hledam-zajimava-mista/How I use artificial intelligence as a helper for finding interesting places in unfamiliar cities.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/jakou-knihu-prave-ctu-a-vzpominky-na-maminku/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/jakou-knihu-prave-ctu-a-vzpominky-na-maminku/About a love of books, a mother who taught me to read with passion, and two books I'm working through right now.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/jak-jsme-jeli-v-praze-nacerno/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/jak-jsme-jeli-v-praze-nacerno/Day two in Prague: trying to validate tickets on the bus, three broken validators, and the stress of a potential inspector encounter. A story that ended well — but just barely.Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/jak-jsme-meli-strach-ze-se-v-praze-ztratime/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/jak-jsme-meli-strach-ze-se-v-praze-ztratime/Rudolfinum, a free exhibition, lunch at Loving Hut, Gallery 1 and the Vypečená matka bistro — the third day in Prague full of art, great food and navigating with Google Maps.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/jak-jsme-v-praze-slapali/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/jak-jsme-v-praze-slapali/Day two in Prague: hotel breakfast, a visit to the Czech National Bank Museum, and hidden gems in the city centre. Photos and stories from our trip.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/praha-za-150-kc/https://www.lennastories.com/en/blog/praha-za-150-kc/Two days in Prague with a 24-hour transit pass for 150 CZK — Royal Garden, Vojan Gardens with peacocks, Kampa island, Náplavka riverbank and the Dancing House.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT