Travel Tales by a Travel Addict
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
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
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
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 …
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
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
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
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
