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30+ Day Trips from Venice, Italy
The Queen of the Adriatic. The City of Love. The City of Masks. The City of Bridges. The City of Canals. La Serinissima. The Floating City. I could go on and on about why Venice as a city sees millions of tourists – both domestic and international – each year. I could mention all the reasons for people making it a point to at least see Venice once in their lives, visiting her as if she were the Mecca of the Adriatic. I won’t. Today is all about the reasons you want to get to Venice, spend a day or three touring the city, then getting away from the hustle…
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How To Visit Cinque Terre in One Day
“Dreaming of exploring the breathtaking Cinque Terre but short on time? Don’t worry! This guide on how to visit Cinque Terre in one day will help you discover the charm of its colorful villages, stunning coastline, and iconic trails—all in just 24 hours. Let’s dive into the ultimate one-day adventure in this Italian paradise!” Experiencing 5 Paradises in One Day! So, Cinque Terre is this Ligurian Paradise I have written on many times. More often than not, any international visitor to the Cinque Terre will find themselves in this region of Italy upon the recommendation of someone they either met along their own travels, or overheard while on their own…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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!📌 Planning a trip to Prague last minute? We have you covered! Here are some of the top tours and fun activities! Top Tours in Prague: Historically, the Hapsburgs and the Austro-Hungarians valued Prague as a jewel in their crown, and…
