In Europe, it is very popular to travel by train. Not only that Europe is well covered by railways, but you can see many beautiful things by taking a ride on a train. Here are more reasons why travel trough Europe by train.





You see the landscape

When you are 42000 ft in the sky you can't really see much except the clouds, right? But when you are on the train you get the vibe of the country. You can see the beautiful landscape, the mountains rising to the sky, the people rushing to their jobs and birds flying trough the sky.



You meet people

I don't know what's with the trains but people always love to chat on the train. You can meet people from various places, from different cultures and with diverse knowledge. And most importantly by meeting the locals you can get the real picture of the place and you "feel" the culture.



It is cheaper

The train is way cheaper than a plane. And you can take the "Global pass" ticket and you can visit all the countries you like. The price of that ticket is around 500€ (546$) and you can travel for a month wherever and whenever you like. Think how much it would cost that kind of ticket for a plane.



You can change your plans

When you have booked plane you can't really say "I want to stay for a couple of days more", but if you are traveling by train you can. If you like the place you stay a bit longer and if not you just hop on the next train.




Train is always on time

I remember when we had to spend 8 hours on the London's airport because of the delayed flight. It would be shopping time if this would not happen at 1 AM and all the stores were closed. But train will be on time no matter the weather.




What do you think? Would you travel by train? Let us know in comments below ;)

Hello, dear readers!

In today's section of DIY I will tell you about unusual uses of Borax (household cleaning chemical), it has low toxicity and is considered safe for general household use. But be careful with Borax because it can be dangerous for children and pets. So keep it out of their reach.



Clean clogged drain
Use a funnel to shake down the drain 100 g of borax and then slowly pour 400 ml of hot water. Leave the mixture for about 15 minutes then rinse it with hot water. Repeat the procedure with the stubborn blockages.

Clean windows and mirrors
If you want your mirrors or windows clean you should try cleaning them with the clean sponge soaked in 2 tablespoons of borax dissolved in 600 ml of water.

Rub away the strong stains on the sink
Create a paste of 200 g of borax and 50 ml of lemon juice. Apply some paste on a cloth or a sponge and put/rub it on a stain, then rinse it with warm tap water.

Clean toilet
Scrub the toilet with a stiff brush with a solution of 100 g of borax to 4 liters of water. This is a good way to clean your toilet without having to worry about dangerous and unpleasant fumes.

Disinfect grinder for organic waste
In order to maintain more hygienic grinder pour 3 tbsp of borax into the drain every two weeks and leave it for one hour. Then turn the grinder and rinse it with hot water from the tap.



We came to an end of today's section of unusual uses. I hoped you like the uses of Borax. And remember to keep it out of children's reach and have a great weekend.

Cashews are one of my favorite nuts and they go so well with bananas.

According to studies, cashews are rich in copper, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium and zinc.



Ingredients:
- 2 bananas
- 1 tablespoon of coconut flakes
- 10-15 cashews
- 1/2 cup of oats
- 1 cup of water
- one teaspoon of honey



The recommended daily intake of nuts is approximately 40 grams so don't go overboard with nuts.



Serves: 1

Preparation:

Boil water and pour it over the oats.

Combine all ingredients in a blender.

Blend until smooth.

Pour it into a glass.

If you like you can chop few cashews and add them to the smoothie.




Have a great breakfast!

Hello, dear readers!

Drinking lemon water has many advantages which I will write about in today's article. But that is only a fraction and there are much more health benefits. These are my 5 health benefits of lemon water.



1. Boost your immune system
Vitamin C is very important for our body. When we are stressed our body loses vitamin C so when were having a stressful day just have a glass of lemon water.

2. Source of potassium
Because lemons are high in potassium they are good for our heart, brain and nerve function.

3. Energy boost
Not only that it provides us with energy but also helps to reduce anxiety and depression. Even lemons scent has a calming effect on your nervous system. No wonder I like the scent of lemons ;)

4. Helps digestion
It encourages healthy digestion by loosening toxins but also it helps to relieve indigestion symptoms such as heartburn, burping and bloating.

5. Lose weight
Because lemons contain pectin fiber, which assists in fighting hunger cravings. You must drink it first thing in the morning even before breakfast.



How to make lemon water:

-½ lemon
-350 ml water

Preparation:
1. Squeeze a wedge of lemon and then add water.
2. And here you have a refreshing lemon water drink.
I drink lemon water every morning and I have to say that I feel more relaxed and energetic. I hoped you liked my 5 benefits and that you to will start drinking lemon water. Have a great day :)

Hello, dear readers!

Today I will show you how to make a berry smoothie.

Ingridients
500 g strawberries
200 g blueberries

Serves: 1

Preparation:
First clean the strawberries and wash the blueberries.

Cut the strawberries and put them in the blender together with blueberries.

And ta-da you have a delicious smoothie.

*You can add to this smoothie a tbsp of honey or milk.





This smoothie is good when you want something to eat and you don't have a lot of time. Besides, it's very healthy and good.

I hope you like the recipe. :)

Hello, dear readers!

Who knew travelling can be that good for your brain! Here are 5 things which show us why travelling is the best part of life and for our brain ;)




1. You become more creative
People who travel are much more creative because they are more open minded and see some things from another perspective.






2. You are more open to trying new things
Trying new things for travellers are a way of life. By travelling you more open to this and you're not feeling anxiety or stress by doing some things that you would not normally do.






3. You are happier
Taking the time off from work and exploring a new city not only helps you to feel better and happier but when you go back to work you are more productive.






4. It makes you humble
Seeing the world makes you think of how beautiful and diverse our planet is. You then start to appreciate all living beings on this beautiful planet.






5. You can reinvent yourself 
Taking the time off and travelling can really do you good. Not only that you learn about new cultures but also you can learn something new about yourself. Not just new purpose in your life.



You don't have to travel long distance. Just a trip to a country that is near you can be an experience by itself. Have a great week :)

Hello, dear readers!

Today I will show you 5 ways to use duct tape. Because this tape is strong it's very useful in everyday life. And every household has, at least, one.




1. Remove animal hair from clothes
To remove animal hair, you need to wrap duct tape around your palm with the sticky side out. Roll the tape on your garment and do not try to wipe it, because it may damage the fabric.





2. Adjust hose of the vacuum cleaner
If the hose of the vacuum cleaner is cracked and there is air coming out, just wrap the tape around the hose and it will work  for some time.





3. Additional isolation
To make your winter boots a little bit warmer, you need to inputs that are in the boots pasted with tape so that the silver side is facing up.






4. Catch flies and other insects
When you go on a holiday in a cottage by the lake and all around you are insects. Then take some duct tape and cut 30cm (11,8 inch) strips, then hang them on the ceiling as flytraps. When the tape is full just throw it away.





5. Reseal bags with snacks
Fold the top edge of the bag and seal it with a piece of duct tape so that way the snack will not lose its flavor.

So we came to an end of today's 5 unusual uses. I hoped that you liked it and find it helpful. See you next week on unusual uses.

Hello, dear readers!

Today's quotes are about smiling. We all need to smile because the most beautiful person is the one who smiles. Laughter is the best medicine for us and people around us. So smile :)

Hello, dear readers!

We all deserve to be happy and that's a fact! If somebody says different just walk away. Nobody needs that person in their life. Here are 5 steps to an everyday happiness ;)




1. Live your life here and now!
Why would you bother yourself with problems they aren't really there. Your life is only yours and you have to embrace yourself and opportunities will come to you.






2. Love, respect and cherish!

You should do this to all living beings on this planet but especially to your loved ones. But remember you sometimes have to show your loved ones some tough love and put them down to earth.







3. Appreciate little things!
The little things that someone does for me or I do for them are the best one. When you start to appreciate those things you are truly happy in your life.






4. A new day has come!
Wake up every day like it's a new chapter in your book of life. Why would you bother yourself with something that happened ages ago... let it go and live day by day ;)








5. Be positive!
Being positive is for me the best. Not only that it makes you a beautiful person but people around you will be affected by you. You can change someone's life :) With being positive YOU ARE INVINCIBLE!




Soo my 5 steps have ended but don't be sad... life is a coloring book with your name on it and you can color it as much and, however, you want to. If you liked this article share, comment and follow. And remember have a happy and a great week with lots of laughter ;)

This is a very simple recipe.

We will not use any flower, milk or sugar. So you can eat a lot of them and you don't have to worry about your weight.

Ingredients:

- 2 bananas
- 10 dry dates
- 2 spoons of cocoa powder
- 1 cup of oats
- 1 cup of water
- 5 pieces of dark chocolate (optional)

The dry dates are very sweet so the use of chocolate is by your choice. You can even replace 5 pieces of chocolate with 5 dates. But for all the chocolate lovers, we will use chocolate for this recipe.




You will also need:
- parchment paper
- baking tray


Serves: approximately 30 brownies (4x4 cm)
Preparation time: 40 min (soaking the dates 20 minutes, baking 20 minutes)
Difficulty: easy


Preparation: 

1.

Remove pits from all the dates. Soak 5 dates in one cup of water and leave for 20-40 minutes then add oats in the cup and leave for 10 minutes.

Dates will make the water taste sweet and you will not need to add extra sugar. Pretty cool, right?







2.
Slice other 5 dates and 3 pieces of dark chocolate to little pieces.





3.
Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC / 350ºF.

When the oats are visibly bigger, mix them with cocoa powder and bananas in a blender until you get a smooth paste.


4.
Add chopped dates and chocolate pieces to the batter and stir it up.





Cover the baking tray with the batter. Use parchment paper so you can avoid washing the tray. Bake for 20 minutes.

5.
Let it cool down then cut it into squares.






Cut the other 2 pieces of chocolate and sprinkle it on top of  brownies.