Woman sitting on a cliff watching the sunset at Lipan Point

By: Travelwithtalia April 14, 2021April 15, 2021 Destinations, USA13 Comments

Best Grand Canyon Day Hikes

One of the top places to visit when you are visiting the USA is the Grand Canyon. It was always one of my dreams to visit this natural wonder and see how grand it is with my own eyes. Even though I moved to the USA in 2017, it took me until October 2020 to…

By: Travelwithtalia April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 Chicago, USA4 Comments

Cherry Blossoms in Chicago

If you are looking for cherry blossoms in Chicago, keep on reading this post. Ypu can actually find cherry blossoms in Chicago. I lived here 4 years now and this is the first year I saw that many cherry trees in Chicago. The area surrounding the Columbian Basin in Jackson Park is home to about…

By: Travelwithtalia April 3, 2021April 3, 2021 Europe36 Comments

Places to see in Southern Germany

Last year I spend about 3 months in Germany when the pandemic first hit and had the pleasure to enjoy and visit places close to where my parents live. I realized that the southern part of Germany is truly beautiful and compiled a list of the most beautiful places to see in southern Germany. I…

By: Travelwithtalia April 1, 2021April 1, 2021 Central America25 Comments

Top 10 Cenotes in Yucatan

If you planning to visit the Yucatan Peninsula, you will have to visit at least one Cenote in the region. Cenotes are basically large sinkholes or caves, that have filled with cool, clear groundwater and rainwater over time. These natural swimming holes were sacred to the Mayans and are open to the public for visitors…

Woman with pink dress and flowers and baguette in front of the bakeryLa fournette bakery

By: Travelwithtalia March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 Chicago, USALeave a Comment

Best bakeries to try in Chicago

I have always loved good bread, bretzels, croissants and other pastries. After moving to the USA, I started to miss good bakeries and real German bread. I started to look for the best bakeries in Chicago that offer authentic bread and pastries similar to the ones in Europe. Let me tell you that this definitely…

By: Travelwithtalia February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 USA12 Comments

The most insta worthy spots in Las Vegas

I have always wanted to visit Las Vegas and finally went there in December. Las Vegas was such a great experience and I would love to visit again and because I loved it so much I compiled a list of the most insta worthy spots in Las Vegas for your visit there. The city is…

By: Travelwithtalia February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 USA1 Comment

Vanlife with Cabanavan

Ever since my friends Bettina and Kyle started living their dream on the road, I always wanted to vanlife myself. So of course I had to say YES when Bettina asked me to join their vanlife trip with Cabanavan. My vanlife roadtrip with Cabanavan was an absolute dream and I will definitely do it again.…

Woman flicking a dress at the main courtyard with a beautiful fountain and the Camelback mountain view

By: Travelwithtalia January 19, 2021April 1, 2021 Destinations, USA1 Comment

Ultimate Scottsdale Travel Guide

Here is my Ultimate Scottsdale Travel Guide for you! Why visit Scottsdale? With its incredible mountains, beautiful palm trees, an oasis of Saguaro cacti, the Sonoran Desert landscape is simply beautiful to look at and makes a great vacation destination. There is a variety of things to do in Scottsdale from hiking the Camelback Mountain…

About me

My name is (Na) Talia and I am girl who currently lives her dream in Chicago. My story starts in Knjashenskij, Russia, where I was born. Since my dad is German, we moved to Germany when I was 7 years old. 2017 my husband and I left Germany to start our new adventure in the…

Preset Shop

If you like the way I edit the photos on my Instagram feed, you are going to love the mobile presets that I have developed for you. These presets work best for photos that were taken with your phone and will enhance the colors and hues in your photos. The presets were developed with a…

Work With Me

If you like my work and want to work with me or have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to me through contact form below, comments on the blog, Instagram or email natalia.hasenkampf@gmail.com: You want to invite me to visit somewhere to review (hotel, restaurant, tour activity, etc.) You have a proposal for a…