• Photo with a lioness at the Masai Mara Game Reserve
    MASAI MARA,  AFRICA,  DESTINATIONS,  KENYA

    Masai Mara Travel Guide

    CAUTION: Before reading my Masai Mara Travel Guide, read the next paragraph!! Imagine this … you are on a game drive, surrounded by lions, cheetahs, hippos and God knows what else could be worse than these … then 💩💩 hits the fan! Like literally!!! You are surrounded by nature but you can’t go 💩 anywhere! Yep! That was me, thanks to the meds, the overland truck and all passengers on board were safe from the explosive 💩💩 expedition that would have unfolded! If you are susceptible to food/water poisoning, best to carry anti-diarrhea meds in advance or be caught between a rock and a hard place or rather, caught between…

  • Philippines pic
    PHILIPPINES,  ASIA,  DESTINATIONS

    TOP 20 PHILIPPINES SCAMS To Beware Of!

    Rip-offs, Tourist Traps, and Scams You Need to Watch out for in the Philippines “Traveling to the Philippines is an incredible experience, but being aware of common Philippines scams can help ensure your trip is as enjoyable and hassle-free as possible. From taxi tricks to fake tour offers, this guide will help you spot and avoid scams, so you can focus on exploring the stunning islands and vibrant culture of this beautiful country.” Don’t get me wrong, scams are everywhere and not just in the Philippines. I have covered most scams in my website and since I live in Rome, there are lots of Scams in Rome…and How to Avoid…

  • Christmas Markets in Italy
    TRAVEL,  ALBEROBELLO,  BOLOGNA,  FLORENCE,  MILAN,  NAPLES,  ROME,  VALLE d'AOSTA,  VENICE,  VERONA

    17 Best Christmas Markets in Italy to NOT MISS! 2024/2025

    Christmas is a special time of the year, and nothing makes it more special than spending Christmas at a special place where the memories created last longest. You are all on a plane, and luckily none of you are in the exit-row or middle-of-the-plane seats. However, halfway through the flight you catch on from the conversations around that at least half of you are headed for Rome. Sure, Rome is pretty popular, right? And whatever numbers come, Rome can and has taken down all barbarians, so don’t worry too much about accommodations and pricing hiking up. But… You take a look at your significant other, feel the small box with…

  • Matera views from an ancient cave at sunset
    MATERA,  BASILICATA,  TRAVEL

    10+ Things To Do In Matera, Italy

    “Matera, the Cappadocia of Italy” Heard of those rock-walled towns and cities that seem to disappear into the background? Some of them are like ancient, hidden cities that were built millennia ago. They look so rugged and isolated its easy to think of them as some Robbers’ den high in the peaks yet so disguised its like part of the natural environment or something. Maybe not. Such towns are so few and far between just finding them on the map is an achievement. But you’ve heard of the 2016 film Ben Hur, right? Or, more popularly, the Passion of the Christ? Maybe James Bond’s No Time to Die (2021)? These…

  • Milan
    MILAN,  LOMBARDIA,  TRAVEL

    Milan Itinerary – Everything you should know about Milan – 19th is the best!!

    Milan…. ……………. The City of Possibilities. …………………….At least, that’s how I see Milan…………………….. 📌In a Rush? Pin it for Later!📌 There are literally hundreds of novels, plays, movies, shows, and stories about Milan. Every single one of them revolves around just how unique this city of modern art and architecture melds with the old and ancient. Romances and dramas, intrigues and spy thrillers, fantasies, and – I am sure – sci-fi films flood the internet movie databases. So you can see, a trip to and around Milan is bound to get you sidetracked and off on side missions. There you are, head down to Piazza della Scala, your left eye drawn…

  • Aerial views of the Vatican City
    VATICAN CITY,  DESTINATIONS,  EUROPE

    1 Day in Vatican City Itinerary

    Want to know the secret to planning a 1 day in Vatican City itinerary? Austerity. Budget cuts. Time management. That’s right. Doing a 1 day Vatican City is near impossible to achieve. I live in Rome and I’ve been to the Vatican ‘a whole lot’, and among those, tried to do an itinerary where I could see all of the Vatican within a tight schedule while having loads of fun at the same time. The main issue isn’t that it is really impossible, but rather that you are bound to be caught up in one place. Take climbing the Dome at St. Peter’s for example; yeah, the panoramic view of…

  • Milan
    MILAN,  LOMBARDIA,  TRAVEL

    Top 25 Best Things To Do in Milan This Year

    The city of fashion and design, trend-setting, and culture, Milan is the city of both history and modernity. This old city has a global presence, not only as home to world-renowned soccer teams like AC Milan and Inter Milan but with a GDP that makes her among EU’s top 10 largest economies in terms of cities. How? 2,500 years of blazing trails in what is the new is how. There is San Siro stadium on the Piazzale Angelo Moratti, not only holding the most titles but also hosting some 75,000 souls in a single day’s football match. The host of museums in Milan is legion and legendary. There are technology…

  • 5 days Prague itinerary
    PRAGUE,  CZECH REPUBLIC,  DESTINATIONS,  EUROPE

    5 DAYS PRAGUE ITINERARY

    Touring Across Prague, the Golden City of a Hundred Spires It was a long-time planning, but I am finally here, in Prague, the Mother of cities. Prague is simply gorgeous, with its hundreds of spires all aiming at the sky, and the gold capped towers all proudly standing. It has also been named the Heart of Europe and home of Bohemia. Powered by GetYourGuide 📌In a Rush? Pin it for Later!📌 Historically, the Hapsburgs and the Austro-Hungarians valued Prague as a jewel in their crown, and for this reason endowed the city with many architectural wonders like the St. Vitus Cathedral and the Prague Castle. And all these are just aside…

  • 3 days in Lisbon picture
    LISBON,  DESTINATIONS,  EUROPE,  PORTUGAL

    3 Days in Lisbon: The Ultimate Lisbon Travel Itinerary for First Timers

    Sometimes we are strapped for time when touring a place. I’ve been to Tuscany several times myself and many times I could only wipe my tears away as I gazed off at a beautiful mountain-top town, walled and majestic in the light and all – and solemnly vow to travel there next time. I checked my travel clocks and figured out a way you could visit and see all of Lisbon in just 3 days. The idea is to hit all the good spots, walk the best paths, eat the most iconic meals of Lisbon, and generally take home a good idea of what 3 days in Lisbon is like.…

  • Stone Town Zanzibar
    ZANZIBAR,  AFRICA,  DESTINATIONS,  TANZANIA

    Stone Town Zanzibar

    Step into the heart of Zanzibar’s cultural heritage at Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site brimming with history, vibrant markets, and stunning architecture. Wander through its labyrinth of narrow streets, where the rich aromas of spices fill the air and ornate wooden doors tell stories of a bygone era. From the historic House of Wonders to the bustling Darajani Market, immerse yourself in the fusion of African, Omani, Persian, Arab, Indian, and European influences that make Stone Town a captivating destination. Powered by GetYourGuide 📌In a Rush? Pin it for Later!📌 Recently, I got the opportunity to visit my old country, and while there, I added a detour to Tanzania,…