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

    3 Days in Lisbon:ย The Ultimate Lisbon Travel Itineraryย for First Timers

    Sometimes we are strapped for time when touring a place. Iโ€™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 โ€“ 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 ๐Ÿ“ŒIn a Rush? Pin it for Later!๐Ÿ“Œ Recently, I got the opportunity to visit my old country, and while there, I added a detour to Tanzania,…

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    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 parentโ€™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… ๐Ÿ“ŒIn a Rush? Pin it for Later!๐Ÿ“Œ 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 โ€“ officially ranked at number 5 smallest nation in the world โ€“ 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 worldโ€™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…

  • Republic of San Marino
    SAN MARINO,  DESTINATIONS,  EUROPE

    35+ Fun Facts About San Marino

    ~ Interesting Facts About The Republic of San Marino, Deep, Dark Secrets About the Oldest Republic, and More! ~ Did you know that San Marino is a place so lawful and orderly that the country itself is oddly shaped into a rectangle? Did you know that San Marino is in Italy?? Did you know that during Risorgimento, the unification of the various Italian city-states in the 1860s, Guiseppe Garibaldi allowed San Marino independence because of the gratitude he had towards the shelter provided by the tiny country? And did you know that San Marino experiences about 60,000 tourists a yearโ€ฆa number that is almost double the countryโ€™s own population? San…

  • Ocean views of Manarola Italy
    TRAVEL,  CINQUE TERRE,  FLORENCE,  MILAN,  ROME,  VENICE

    Speed-Running Italy in 10 Days

    DISCLAIMER: 10 days is a short time but I’ll help you make the most out of it. Then you can relax when back home ๐Ÿ˜…… alright, let’s go … The Ultimate 10 Days in Italy Itinerary Italy is an immensely popular tourist destination. It has great culture, fabulous art, and even more fantastic architecture. For centuries, Italy dominated the Renaissance scene, with most โ€“ if not all styles and schools โ€“ having something to do with a foundation in the country. Setting that wonderful period in time aside, there is even the Classical and Roman period as well, and thatโ€™s not even accounting for the influence the Italian peninsula has…

  • Florence Cathedral
    TUSCANY,  FLORENCE,  PIENZA,  SIENA,  TRAVEL

    One Week In Tuscany Itinerary – (12 Top Places!)

    The Ultimate Renaissance Tour of Italy Tuscany numbers among the most picturesque and beautiful places in the world, and for good reason! Olive groves, rolling hills covered in vineyards, hilltop towns seeming as if cast out of time to our modern times, and, capping it all, golden sunlight bathing over you in a blend of warm sun and cool breeze. In a nutshell, Tuscany has several towns, cities, villages and regions that are perfect tourist destinations for those planning on spending a week in Tuscany. I have done several videos and blogs on the topic of Tuscany and its marvels, but I seem to find myself back here all the…

  • Woman on Civita di Bagnoregio bridge
    CIVITA DI BAGNOREGIO,  LAZIO,  TRAVEL

    Civita di Bagnoregio – โ€œThe Dying Cityโ€ | โ€œLa cittร  che muoreโ€!

    โ€œA golden gem dying in the Sun.โ€ Hey there fellow travelers, backpackers, digital nomads, and those living vicariously through travel videos and blogs! Picking out a travel destination is not easy. Especially when you are traveling on a budget yet really want to get the most out of the experience. Worse, just when you are ready and set to use your vacation time โ€“ or simply to escape the weather right where you are โ€“ you find out that everyone else had the same brilliant idea! And so, my selection of Civita di Bagnoregio was aimed at making sure I would spend as little as possible, see as much as…

  • Lisbon aerial views-lots of things to do in Lisbon
    PORTUGAL,  DESTINATIONS,  LISBON

    34 Fun Things To Do in Lisbon, Portugal

    Lisbon, The City of Seven Hills Yes, you heard that right! Lisbon is also known as the City of Seven Hills. Just like Rome is. It is also nicknamed the City of Lightโ€ฆjust like Paris. Lissoppo (Celtic name), Alis-Ubbo (Phoenician name), Ulyssippo (Latin name), Olissipo (Roman name), Olisippo (Greek name), Olissipona (Greek nameโ€ฆagain), Ulishbona (Visigoth name), al-Ushbuna (Arabic name), and Lisbon (modern name). Just starting with Ulyssippo, we already know Lisbon was cool enough it was attached to the great Greek hero Odysseus. With so many names, so many cultures, so much history, there must be many fun and interesting things to do in Lisbon, Portugal, right? Ciao! I am…