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 …
5 Reasons to Visit Antequera, a Lovely Day Trip from Malaga
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.
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The Gleaming New Iconic Riverside Museum. Fascinating.
Once at the forefront of Heavy Engineering, with a prominent know how and innovation capability in shipbuilding and marine engineering, Glasgow succeeded in realizing an admirable metamorphosis in the early 1980s, positioning itself as a city of culture, art, design and creativity. Named European City of Culture in 1990, Glasgow stuck to its legacy and launched …
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Delightful Break With a Local Flavor in St Albans and Hertfordshire
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 …
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Remembering Prague, 1980 (Part III) – The Escape
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 …
Remembering Prague, 1980 (Part II) – A strange world
This is the second episode of my journey to Prague, back in 1980. […] ♦ Our stay: we visited all the main historic and touristic attractions in Prague, always escorted by our ubiquitous guide: the castle, Charles bridge, the old town square with the famous astronomical clock, the crown jewels, the National Museum and more. …
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Remembering Prague, 1980 (Part I) – The long train journey
In the recent years, Prague has become one of the top European destinations and has been increasingly compared to other major capitals such as Vienna, Paris, Madrid. Indeed the city is wonderful, with its well restored historical buildings, the lovely tiny streets in the Malà Strana, some beautiful examples of Baroque architecture, the charm of …
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7 Reasons Why La Havana is Magic
There’s some kind of magic in La Havana, the capital of Cuba, which I have hardly felt in other cities. Probably it is related to the contradictions that make the Havana somehow wild and leading to nostalgia, and a city where poverty is mixed to joy, visible in the smiles illuminating the largest part of …
Fabulous New Year’s Eve in Sydney
One of our top priorities of that crazy journey to Australia was New Year’s Eve. Sydney’s streets were full of flags announcing 2010 New Year’s Celebration as one of the most awesome of the last years and a fabulous pyrotechnic show, so both Stefano and I felt thrilled and we spent almost a whole afternoon wandering …