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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
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
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
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...
The Medical Spa in Europe You Won’t Forget Too Soon – Bali Spa Cornu
If you need to find a medical spa in Europe and you happen to have Romania on your bucket list, you'll like the idea I'm going to share here. But first let's see what a medical spa is and why would anyone prefer it to a regular spa and wellness center. What Is a...
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
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...
One Day Trip from Bucharest: the Bison Reserve in Vama Buzaului, Mud and Waterfalls
If you ever decide to visit Romania, chances are you're going to land to Bucharest, as this is where most flights arrive. While the city is cool, with a vibrant nightlife and with enough places to relax, have a drink or enjoy a delicious meal, some travelers will want...
Muddy Volcanoes in Berca, Romania: How To Visit the Mud Volcanoes in Buzău County
How would you like to take photos of you on another planet? We may have to wait a little until space travel becomes mainstream, but I've managed to take some surreal photos in a place I'm going to reveal in a moment. Welcome to the muddy volcanoes in Berca, a small...
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?
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
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
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 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...
Lisbon Aquarium – Oceanario de Lisboa, Best Thing To See on a Rainy Day
What to do in Lisbon on a rainy day? I had this issue during my December trip to Lisbon. The initial solution was to go shopping. Fortunately, the commercial center was next to the Lisbon Aquarium. That's how I ended up visiting the Oceanarium of Lisbon, an impressive...
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
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
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...
Where To Stay in Lisbon: Best Areas & Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Lisbon? Central are and surrounding neighborhoods are best for first time visitors. Such neighborhoods include Rossio, Baixa, Chiado, Alfama, Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodré. Families may want to choose the Oriente neighborhood of Lisbon, with its...
Santuario de Cristo Rei, the Jesus Statue in Lisbon, Portugal
Santuario de Cristo Rei is one of the most prominent monuments in Lisbon. Located in the Tagus Estuary, on the southern river banks, in Alameda, this Jesus Christ statue is the symbol of gratitude for the fact that Portugal has been spared of the dreadful consequences...
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 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...
Crypta Balbi – A Glimpse into the Layered Urban Evolution of Rome
Crypta Balbi is part of Museo Nationale Romano, together with Palazzo Altemps,The Baths of Diocletian and Palazzo Massimo alle Terme. When you buy your ticket to Crypta Balbi or to any other of these four buildings, you get access to all of them. If this is your first...
Castel Sant’ Angelo in Rome – Hadrian’s Tomb, Repurposed
Do you remember my article about the coffin that tells stories (The Ludovisi Battle sarcophagus)? Here's now a full tomb that also tells stories, Hadrian's Mausoleum, better known as Castel Sant' Angelo or Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant Angelo. This castle is located...
Ostia Beach (Lido di Ostia) – A Beach as Close to Rome as You’ll Ever Find
If you are in Rome during summer and you want to visit Rome's ancient harbor, Ostia Antica, consider taking your bathing suit and your flip flops with you. After you finish with the archeological park, go back to the train station and take the train to Ostia Lido...
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
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....
Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus – How To Find This Roman Battle Scene and Why Visit?
The Ludovisi Battle sarcophagus can be found in Rome in Palazzo Altemps, which is part of Museo National Romano (The National Museum of Rome). Named after Ludovico Ludovisi, the sarcophagus depicts a battle of Romans and barbarians. It is a memorial of this Rome...
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
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...