Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, and more than thousand deer strolling freely in the park: Nara Park took my breath away.Founded in 710 A.D., over time Nara’s development was strongly affected by influences from China and Korea, and the city soon became the cradle of future Japanese culture and architecture.Unlikely many cities of Japan, ravaged across the centuries...
I first visited Ravenna last year on a day trip from Bologna, where I spent two weeks to discover the beauty of the Emilia-Romagna region. I had been wishing to admire the Byzantine mosaics for a long time but never managed to go, and with a single day, there was not much time to get...
Well known as one of the world's fashion capitals and a longstanding business hub in Europe, there still are only a limited number of foreign tourists who plan to visit Milan, particularly if it's their first trip to Italy.The land of "La Dolce Vita" is one of the most fantasized destinations in the world, but while Rome,...
“How about a weekend in Venice in November?”I immediately accepted because I love spending time with Stefano, my travel pal in the few occasions when I’m not traveling solo. The “where” was not relevant. I was happy to enjoy a couple of days with my best friend. I found out that without the crowds and shrouded...
When I decided to travel to Pakistan, I hadn’t originally planned to visit Lahore.I crave for mountains much more than I am attracted by cities, and my very tentative itinerary (I’m not much of a planner and I definitely prefer spontaneous journeys, whenever possible) was focused on the area north of Islamabad towards the Chinese...
When I decided to travel to Pakistan, I hadn’t originally planned to visit Lahore.I crave for mountains much more than I am attracted by cities, and my very tentative itinerary (I’m not much of a planner and I definitely prefer spontaneous journeys, whenever possible) was focused on the area north of Islamabad towards the Chinese...
The famous Gothic cathedral painted by Monet and the medieval quarter with its beautiful half-timbered houses. Rouen stole my heart!...
Easy to reach from all the main European cities, Munich is perfect for a short break or a stopover along your journey, but what to see in Munich if you only have 2 days?Of course, the longer you stay the more you can discover, but chances are that most visitors will spend between 1...
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....
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...
