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Walking through ancient Pompeii: A journey into the past

homemade dark chocolate and almond butter brownies
Tasty bites

Fudgy dark chocolate almond butter brownies (healthy and delicious!)

Balanced living

4 Daily mindfulness meditation practices

by Katrin T. March 15, 2022April 2, 2025
Pieces of my life

5 Morning activities that make me happy

exploring a cave in historic florence
Journey notes

Florence: A city that feels like a living museum

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025Fun facts

The berry weird truth: bananas are berries, strawberries are faking it

Bananas are berries, strawberries aren’t – and the science behind it is surprisingly fun. Here’s what makes a berry a real berry!

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mango pineapple smoothie
April 7, 2025April 7, 2025Tasty bites

Tropical bliss: mango pineapple smoothie

There’s something magical about a smoothie that instantly transports you to a tropical paradise. This …

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March 24, 2025March 24, 2025Journey notes

A frozen adventure: ice skating on Lake Runn in Falun

Experience ice skating on Lake Runn in Sweden! Glide across the frozen lake, enjoy stunning views, and discover tips for your skating trip.

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a sign with directions for travelling
March 18, 2025March 18, 2025Pieces of my life

How I plan my travels for maximum joy (not just sightseeing)

Want to travel stress-free? Learn how I plan a trip with balance and flexibility, so you can enjoy the journey, not just check off sights.

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March 14, 2025March 14, 2025Fun facts

Can eating too many carrots turn your skin orange?

Eating too many carrots can turn your skin orange! Learn about carotenemia, how much beta-carotene is too much, and if you should worry.

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March 12, 2025March 14, 2025Fun facts

Did you know? “Hello” wasn’t a greeting until the telephone was invented!

The history of hello as a greeting is fun! It only became common after the phone was invented. Learn how hello became the go-to greeting.

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Hi! I'm Katrin Troeva.
Hi! I'm Katrin Troeva.The blogger behind Happiness Is My Direction.

Here you'll learn about the things that make me happy, find some of my favourite food recipes and get travel tips based on my personal experiences.
Thanks for stopping by!

Hi! I'm Katrin Troeva.
Hi! I'm Katrin Troeva.The blogger behind Happiness Is My Direction.

Here you'll learn about the things that make me happy, find some of my favourite food recipes and get travel tips based on my personal experiences.
Thanks for stopping by!

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