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Ghajn Tuffieha Bay: Malta’s Riviera & Best Sunset Spot

Ghajn Tuffieha Bay: Malta’s Riviera & Best Sunset Spot

Ghajn Tuffieha Bay is not only one of the most scenic coves in Malta, but also one of the most beautiful sandy beaches I've ever seen. In Maltese, Għajn Tuffieħa means "Apple's Eye" or "Riviera". Not that I know any Maltese phrases, but that's what I read on many...

Top Reasons To See Marsaxlokk, Malta’s Fishing Village

Top Reasons To See Marsaxlokk, Malta’s Fishing Village

Marsaxlokk, one of the most known fishing villages in Malta, is that sort of place you can't but fall in love at first sight. There are good reasons to visit Marsaxlokk at any time of year, on any kind of weather. The Marsaxlokk bay and harbour waterfront looks like...

Best Things To Do in Malta

Best Things To Do in Malta

There are so many things to do and see in Malta, that one article wouldn't be enough to cover everything. Cultural heritage, history, beaches, diving, water sports, and nightlife are only a few of the wonderful and exciting things Malta has to offer. This is a...

Skiing in Romania – Poiana Brasov

Skiing in Romania – Poiana Brasov

Have you ever considered skiing in Romania rather than in the Swiss or French Alps? The Carpathians mountains are high enough to get covered in snow during winter. Sinaia, Busteni, Azuga, Predeal and Poiana Brasov are the main ski resorts on Prahova Valley. There are...

Top Things To Do in Budapest, Hungary

Top Things To Do in Budapest, Hungary

There are so many things to do in Budapest, yet some people choose to spend most of their time in Szechenyi Baths, the best thermal spa in the city. I'm one of them. For years, I've been thinking that winter was the best time to visit Budapest, to enjoy the outdoor...

How to Visit Peles Castle in Sinaia, Romania

How to Visit Peles Castle in Sinaia, Romania

If I were to tell you that Peles Castle in Sinaia, Romania, is one of the first buildings to feature central heating and air conditioning in the world, wouldn't you want to visit it? Built between 1873 and 1914, Peles Castle is one of the best preserved and the most...

Szechenyi Bath, the Best Thermal Spa in Budapest?

Szechenyi Bath, the Best Thermal Spa in Budapest?

In my many road trips to Vienna, I never passed Budapest without a sigh. I had been hearing so many good things about this city, that visiting it became one of my biggest wishes. Unfortunately, I all of my travels in that area were for business purposes, so whether I...

What Are the 3 Hardest Days on Everest Base Camp Trek?

What Are the 3 Hardest Days on Everest Base Camp Trek?

Do you want to know what are the 3 hardest days on Everest Base Camp trek? I hope you do understand this is a highly subjective matter. In this article I'll share the three most difficult days on my EBC trek. My advice is to check out other blogs about Everest Base...

Best Beaches in Kusadasi

Best Beaches in Kusadasi

Turkish resorts are well-known for their excellent services and laid back atmosphere. I've fallen in love with the Turkish way of welcoming tourists from my very fist trip to Türkiye, about 30 years ago. Among all beaches in Kusadasi, I still remember Ladies Beach and...

Unusual Things To Do in Bodrum

Unusual Things To Do in Bodrum

The most unusual things to do in Bodrum are the ones you won't find in any Turkey travel guides or in my other Turkey articles. Booking a beach holiday at in one of the five-star resorts around Bodrum isn't one of these one of a kind experiences, even though that's...

Samara Hotel Bodrum Review

Samara Hotel Bodrum Review

Samara Hotel Bodrum was one of my most pleasant post-pandemic travel surprises. This five-star, private beach, ultra all inclusive hotel is an excellent choice for an amazing beach holiday in Turkey, or Türkiye. This is my honest review of Samara Hotel Bodrum. I've...

Palaces of Sintra, Portugal: A Perfect Day Trip from Lisbon

Palaces of Sintra, Portugal: A Perfect Day Trip from Lisbon

If Lisbon is on your bucket list, chances are you already know how the palaces of Sintra look. Pena Palace is surely a memorable one, with its vividly colored walls and fairy tale-like appearance. Even people who only have 4 days to spend in Lisbon set aside one day...

Basic Portuguese Phrases for Travel

Basic Portuguese Phrases for Travel

Learning a few basic Portuguese phrases for travel can take you a long way when it comes to interacting with locals and making the most out of your Portugal trips. Even a simple obrigada or obrigado can put a smile on your interlocutor's face. That's "thank you" in...

Belem District, Lisbon: Torre de Bélem, Museums & Other Landmarks

Belem District, Lisbon: Torre de Bélem, Museums & Other Landmarks

Belém is part of Lisbon, Portugal. The fact that Belem district is not in the city center doesn't make it less beautiful. Besides, this westernmost neighborhood of Lisbon is extremely important from history standpoint. Belem played a significant role in the Age of...

What Are the Good and Bad Neighborhoods of Milan, Italy?

What Are the Good and Bad Neighborhoods of Milan, Italy?

Milan is one of the most vibrant cities in Italy, renowned for its impressive architecture and for its thriving fashion scene. Like many other cities in Europe, Milan has its good and bad neighborhoods. Even though the city is one of the safest in Italy, it has its...

Rome Walking Tours Self Guided – Sightseeing without the Crowds

Rome Walking Tours Self Guided – Sightseeing without the Crowds

Rome has a well-deserved reputation of being overpacked with tourists. While this is true for most tourist objectives such as Fontana di Trevi, The Pantheon and The Vatican, there are lots of places to see in Rome that are off the beaten tourist track. I can give you...

Ostia Antica, Best Day Trip from Rome – Why Visit & How To Do It

Ostia Antica, Best Day Trip from Rome – Why Visit & How To Do It

Ostia Antica is one of Italy's landmarks that deserve to be on anyone's travel bucket list. It is the port city of old Rome, once bustling with life, now silent and covered in grass, disturbed only by noisy groups of tourists and voices of tour guides explaining their...

Why Visit the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi in Rome

Why Visit the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi in Rome

The church of San Luigi dei Francesi (Saint Louis of the French) is not only one of the most beautiful churches in Rome, but also home to three paintings by Caravaggio. The beauty of Rome is that you don't have to pay a fortune to visit museums, if you don't want to....

Where to See Caravaggio in Rome: Famous Paintings in Churches

Where to See Caravaggio in Rome: Famous Paintings in Churches

The three churches where you can find paintings by Caravaggio in Rome are Sant' Agostino, San Luigi dei Francesi and Santa Maria Di Popolo. Find out how to visit all three churches in a self-guided tour of historic Rome. The entrance is free, but lighting up the...

Where to Stay in Rome: A Guide to Neighborhoods and Accommodations

Where to Stay in Rome: A Guide to Neighborhoods and Accommodations

If you've ever visited the charming capital city of Italy before, you probably know by now that seeing the best of Rome involves a lot of walking. Public transport isn't the most reliable of all, so you can easily end up wasting a lot of your precious time waiting for...