Why did it take me so long to go and visit Northern Ireland?I kept repeating the question to myself during my [way too short] road trip along the Causeway Coastal Route. I wrote two long articles on this exceptional drive and the many wonderful spots that made me stop more times than I could ever...
If you’re an independent traveler, you’ll love a road trip in Northern Ireland! People are very friendly and the scenery is simply stunning! ...
Think Monza F1 Grand Prix is only for people passionate about car races and speed? Think again! A weekend in Monza during the race can be a lot of fun. Only about 20 km from Milan, Monza is worth spending some time, if only to visit Villa Reale and its park, and have a walk in...
I collected the rented car at Belfast's airport and with a little apprehension - it was my first time driving on the left - I headed toward the Causeway Coastal Route.I started my Northern Ireland road trip, and it was love at first sight. ...
Although often overlooked, Milan is well worth spending a few days. However, if you only have time for one thing, a must do in Milan is without doubt walking on the Duomo rooftop and visit the Cathedral, which is the most famous landmark of the city....
I hadn’t planned hiking the West Highland Way, probably the most popular long-distance trail in Scotland. It just happened. And it was an amazing experience.I knew I would go to Scotland in September to attend a conference (the STSInverness Summit) and from the beginning, I decided that it was the perfect excuse to stay a...
Dumb-ass tourists are nothing new, but I have a feeling that their number is painfully increasing. When I was a teenager, traveling was mostly a privilege of the so-called developed, First World countries. Going abroad was expensive, flying overseas a luxury thing, budget options were very limited, and road-trips in nearby areas or countries used to...
With little more than 3,000 inhabitants, Stein am Rhein may well be a small village but it is remarkable for the concentration of well preserved medieval buildings within such a compact area. The jewel in the crown is the Rathausplatz - the square of the City Hall - whose entire perimeter is lined by old houses...
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It didn’t take me long before wondering if Zurich is one of the best cities to live in. Yet, it’s not something I was expecting. I grew up in a small mountain village in Switzerland, lived in Milan, Italy since I was eighteen and traveled quite a bit during the last 30 years. I went from...
