Travel Tales by a Travel Addict
Perhaps no place like Salvador Dali House Museum in Port Lligat summarizes this iconic artist. Like a mirror, the Museum is eccentric, ironic, provocative. Eccentric, highly imaginative, ironic, egomaniac, excessive, provocative, so many adjectives have been applied to Salvador Dali’s multi-faceted personality of and none can properly define him because Dali is all of them altogether …
On the Footsteps of Salvador Dali: The House-Museum in Port LligatRead More
I visited Berlin more than 20 years ago, at a time when the world was so different. The Berlin Wall, built in August 1961 by the German Democratic Republic to isolate East Berlin from the ‘evil’ West, had just fallen but the division between Western and Eastern Germany was still in place. Checkpoint Charlie marked …
We Shall Never Forget… Berlin Between Past and PresentRead More
A trip to Berlin wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Potsdam and the magnificent palaces within Sanssouci Park, witnessing the power of the Prussian Kingdom. Sannsouci and Potsdam Parks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990 Sanssouci Castle, commissioned by Friedrich the Great in 1744, is certainly the most famous palace. Friedrich II wanted a …
I arrived in Brighton under a gloomy sky, the rain lashing against the bus’ window. Not the most favorable conditions for the first visit to a new place, even less a seaside resort, and in winter. Notwithstanding, as soon as the bus driving me from Gatwick Airport entered the city, my first thought was: ‘How pretty!’.
Imagine brilliant colors, gourmet food, delicious smells, gorgeous flowers… You’ve arrived at the lively Borough Market in London, a foodies paradise and a feast for the eyes. And I would like to let you have a photo tour following its colors. Purple: The color of the lavender decorating chests full of goose fat. Apparently, dishes cooked …
I am mostly an independent solo traveler, hence usually not a big fan of organized tours. However, there are occasions in which a guided tour is an excellent option, as in big cities. Wonder why? Here are 5 reasons why I suggest experiencing a city walking tour. 1. Getting the big picture I can’t imagine anyone …
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
If you’re looking for a short (and why not long?) break from London, St Albans and Hertfordshire make a perfect choice. Indeed, the historical town of St Albans and the surrounding countryside have a lot to offer, as I recently experienced during a lovely blog trip I’ve been invited to by Andy Jarosz. Together with 4 …
Delightful Break With a Local Flavor in St Albans and HertfordshireRead More
The third (and last) episode of my journey to Prague, back in 1980, tells the story of the long waited occasion to discover a bit of Prague every day’s life. Escaping from the guide… […] The continuous presence of the guide was really annoying, so I started to think at a way to go on …
