• 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,…

  • girl on a dhow posing
    SOLO TRAVEL

    SOLO FEMALE TRAVEL GUIDE

    Dangerous! Yes. But so is eating in the dark. Or worse, going to the toilet in the dark, anything could be in there lurking to jump at you at any time!! Risky! Yes. But so is moving out of your parent’s home. And having kids. I had a kid at 24, still in Uni, no job, dumped, broke, alone … okay, this isn’t about me dumping my trauma on you … It is a Brave New World out there, especially for females. Our body mass is smaller. Our muscles are less strong. Our gaits and heights are shorter. Even our lung capacity is lesser. Of course, I am setting aside…

  • What To Do in Rome For 3 Days
    ROME,  LAZIO

    What To Do in Rome For 3 Days

    Imagine you had 3 days to spare and you planned to visit Rome… 📌In a Rush? Pin it for Later!📌 better yet, here is the TOP 15 FREE THINGS TO DO IN ROME checklist … Planning a trip to Rome last minute? We have you covered! Here are some of the top tours and fun activities! Top Tours in Rome: Most people would probably be wondering where they would go and what they would do in this great city. I was lucky enough to schedule some 4 and a half days all to myself in Rome and had a great time planning where to go, the fun things I would…

  • San Marino aerial views
    SAN MARINO,  DESTINATIONS,  EUROPE

    SAN MARINO TRAVEL GUIDE: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

    Why Travel to San Marino? San Marino may be a small nation – officially ranked at number 5 smallest nation in the world – but not only does it have some of the most panoramic views of the countryside and skies, but it has great art, history, and culture, it is also one of the oldest republics in the world, dating to 301 AD …. and the best part, it’s in Italy!!! Ring a bell??? As the world’s oldest republic, a nation that once dominated her neighbors as a powerhouse, and a nation that also came to be a peacemaker at a time Italy was undergoing revolution and transformation, San…