• HOME
  • BLOG | TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
    • NATURE AND LANDSCAPES
    • HIKING, OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE TRAVEL
    • CITIES, CULTURE AND ART
    • FOOD AND WINE
    • TRAVEL TIPS
  • DESTINATIONS
    • EUROPE
      • AUSTRIA
      • BELGIUM
      • FRANCE
      • GREAT BRITAIN
      • GERMANY
      • GREECE
      • ITALY
      • PORTUGAL
      • SPAIN
      • SWITZERLAND
    • ASIA
      • INDONESIA
      • JAPAN
      • MYANMAR
      • PAKISTAN
    • SOUTH AMERICA
      • ARGENTINA
      • BRAZIL
    • OCEANIA
      • NEW ZEALAND
    • AFRICA
      • GAMBIA
      • SOUTH AFRICA
  • LEARN ITALIAN FAST
  • ABOUT
    • WORK WITH ME
    • CONTACT
  • Menu
  • Skip to right header navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary navigation
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Before Header

  • Twitter

Wild About Travel

Travel Tales by a Travel Addict

  • HOME
  • BLOG | TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
    • NATURE AND LANDSCAPES
    • HIKING, OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE TRAVEL
    • CITIES, CULTURE AND ART
    • FOOD AND WINE
    • TRAVEL TIPS
  • DESTINATIONS
    • EUROPE
      • AUSTRIA
      • BELGIUM
      • FRANCE
      • GREAT BRITAIN
      • GERMANY
      • GREECE
      • ITALY
      • PORTUGAL
      • SPAIN
      • SWITZERLAND
    • ASIA
      • INDONESIA
      • JAPAN
      • MYANMAR
      • PAKISTAN
    • SOUTH AMERICA
      • ARGENTINA
      • BRAZIL
    • OCEANIA
      • NEW ZEALAND
    • AFRICA
      • GAMBIA
      • SOUTH AFRICA
  • LEARN ITALIAN FAST
  • ABOUT
    • WORK WITH ME
    • CONTACT

charming towns

Home » charming towns » Page 3
Provence-The-Village-of-Aurel

Aurel, Pretty Hamlet in the Hills of Provence

//  by Simon//  7 Comments

I would probably have never visited Aurel, one of the many villages perched on the hills of Provence, if I hadn’t  overnighted. The view on the surrounding hills is lovely and the hamlet is perfectly positioned for a drive across the purple lavender fields, to visit a lavender farm and to do some ‘village-hopping’, starting …

Aurel, Pretty Hamlet in the Hills of ProvenceRead More

Category: FRANCETag: charming towns, europe, unusual destinations

A Journey Throughout Basilicata, in Quest of Authentic Italy

//  by Simon//  11 Comments

Little known even by Italians, Basilicata is one of Italy’s best regions for an offbeat journey between unspoilt landscapes, hilltop towns where time seems to have stopped and genuine people, proud of their longstanding traditions. Isolated for long, Basilicata kept its authenticity   Forget the luxuriant hills of Tuscany, the aristocratic palaces of Venice or …

A Journey Throughout Basilicata, in Quest of Authentic ItalyRead More

Category: ITALYTag: charming towns, europe, unusual destinations

Postcards from Maratea, Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea

//  by Simon//  9 Comments

Atop the hill dominating the jagged coastline, the white Christ of Maratea brought my memories back to Rio de Janeiro. From here, the view on the sea is breathtaking. There’s no big city below, though. Maratea is a small town and the only one in the Basilicata region overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. Albeit stretching along only …

Postcards from Maratea, Pearl of the Tyrrhenian SeaRead More

Category: ITALYTag: charming towns, europe, photography, unusual destinations

Ostuni White City, Enchanting Spot and a Jewel of Puglia

//  by Simon//  8 Comments

With its mediterranean charm Ostuni, the ‘White City’, reminds of Southern Spain and Greece Narrow cobblestone streets, whitewashed houses, bright and colourful flowers embellishing the streets: it’s no wonder that Ostuni – also called ‘the White City‘ – is considered one of the most beautiful towns in Puglia. Like many Italian cities and hamlets, Ostuni …

Ostuni White City, Enchanting Spot and a Jewel of PugliaRead More

Category: ITALYTag: charming towns, europe

Offbeat South Africa: Quaint and Vintage Clarens

//  by Simon//  5 Comments

Affectionately nicknamed ‘The Jewel of the Free State‘, the quaint village of Clarens is set in a beautiful scenery, surrounded by mountains. Quaint and pretty, Clarens is like a breath of fresh air It took me only a few moments to understand why Clarens is so popular between people from Johannesburg and Durban as a gateway …

Offbeat South Africa: Quaint and Vintage ClarensRead More

Category: SOUTH AFRICATag: africa, charming towns, unusual destinations

Evolène, Charming Old Houses and Traditional Swiss Life

//  by Simon//  5 Comments

Awarded  as ‘the prettiest village of French Speaking Switzerland‘ by a local magazine,  as soon as I saw Evolène it was not difficult to understand why. Charming old houses decorated with colored flowers. Evolène is an idyllic hamlet in the Valais region Far from the glamour of Zermatt or Saas-Fee, Evolène is all about traditions …

Evolène, Charming Old Houses and Traditional Swiss LifeRead More

Category: SWITZERLANDTag: charming towns, europe, nature & landscapes

Costa Brava, Charming Peratallada

The Beauty of the Costa Brava: an Instagram Photo Tour

//  by Simon//  12 Comments

I was captivated by the unexpected beauty of the Costa Brava, its small enchanting hamlets, the traditions still surviving. Enchanting Hamlets: Peratallada and Pubòl Strolling along the narrow streets of Peratallada is like stepping back into ancient times. I couldn’t stop taking photos, halting at every corner, admiring the beauty of the old houses made …

The Beauty of the Costa Brava: an Instagram Photo TourRead More

Category: SPAINTag: charming towns, europe, sea & beaches, unusual destinations

Torcal de Antequera, Photo by Agustín Povedano

5 Reasons to Visit Antequera, a Lovely Day Trip from Malaga

//  by Simon//  16 Comments

Antequera is a little-known town of Andalusia and a beautiful day trip from Malaga. Go off-the-beaten-path and discover a small city that will surprise you.

5 Reasons to Visit Antequera, a Lovely Day Trip from MalagaRead More

Category: SPAINTag: charming towns, europe, fascinating cities, unusual destinations

5 Attractions in Cadaques, Charming Town of the Costa Brava

//  by Simon//  8 Comments

Once a small fishermen village, in the early 20th Century Cadaques became an important cultural centre. The surrounding wild landscape attracted world-famous artists such as Picasso, Chagall, Man Ray, Garcìa Lorca, Luis Bunuel and many others. However, the Catalan town owes its fame mostly to  Salvador Dalì, the Surrealist painter who spent here his childhood …

5 Attractions in Cadaques, Charming Town of the Costa BravaRead More

Category: SPAINTag: charming towns, europe, sea & beaches

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3

Primary Sidebar

about me

simon-falvo

Hi, I’m Simon!

A solo and independent traveler for over 20 years, and a 50+ girl young at heart.

I worked for over a decade in Investment Banking, then a few years in one of the largest international PR groups. In 2009, after a burn-out, I left the corporate world and started a new adventure.

MORE

book your stay



Booking.com

book a tour / skip the lines

questions about italy?

Send me an e-mail

 

featured posts

Vie di Dante - Views from Dante's Train

Dante’s Train: A Beautiful Train Ride From Faenza To Florence

Ski resorts in Switzerland

Ski Holidays in Switzerland: How to Pick your Ideal Mountain Resort

Portovenere, View on the Gulf

Discover the Best Things to do in Portovenere, Italy

Footer

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • About Me
  • Work with Me
  • Cookie Policy

Copyright © 2021 · Mai Lifestyle Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Reject Read More
Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.