• 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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 year…a number that is almost double the country’s own population? San…

  • 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 Light…just like Paris. Lissoppo (Celtic name), Alis-Ubbo (Phoenician name), Ulyssippo (Latin name), Olissipo (Roman name), Olisippo (Greek name), Olissipona (Greek name…again), 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…

  • how to climb St. Peter's dome
    VATICAN CITY,  DESTINATIONS,  LAZIO,  ROME,  TRAVEL

    How To Climb St. Peter’s Dome

    The general consensus is that St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City, which is in Rome, is one of the most beautiful structures on the planet, and there are many reasons why it is definitely worth a visit! Aside from housing the beautiful La Pietà, one of Michelangelo’s more famous marble sculptures, a host of the most exquisite and beautiful artworks carefully curated and preserved over time… But wait; while you’re visiting the Basilica, did you know that you could also climb St. Peter’s Dome too? I’m gonna show you just How to climb St. Peter’s Dome! Most people simply don’t get to do it. Perhaps because they lacked time,…