If you’re an independent traveler, you’ll love a road trip in Northern Ireland! People are very friendly and the scenery is simply stunning!
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9 Reasons You Should Visit Lombardy
Wondering why you should visit Lombardy? Because this lesser known Italian region has it all: beautiful cities, lakes, mountains, UNESCO WHS, and great food.
Mantua, One of the Best Cities to Visit in Italy
Last updated on July 4th, 2021Have you ever heard of Mantua? If not, don’t worry. Despite being one of the most beautiful towns in northern Italy, Mantua is often overlooked, not only by foreign visitors but even by Italians. Yet, Mantua is one of the best cities to visit in Italy and there’s no reason it should …
Perito Moreno Glacier: A Rhapsody in Blue
Last updated on July 4th, 2021My love affair with ice and the glaciers started a few years ago. I started courting them timidly, from far away, not yet sure how to best approach them. I could feel their majesty, aware of how small I was. I marveled in front of their beauty. I thought that …
Responsible Trekking in Los Glaciares National Park
Last updated on July 4th, 2021“We need your help to keep Los Glaciares National Park pristine“, says the ranger. “If we all work together, we’ll be able to preserve Los Glaciares as it is for the future generations“. Most morning and early afternoon buses arriving from El Calafate stop at the Visitors Centre before reaching …
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Hiroshima: Life after the Atomic Bomb
Last updated on July 4th, 2021It happened in Hiroshima. Prejudice is unreasonable and should be avoided, but truth is that as much as I try to overcome it, I still happen to be biased. When I visited Japan I did not have a precise itinerary. I know I wanted to see Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara and explore a few …
A Traditional Japanese Wedding in Miyajima
Last updated on July 4th, 2021A sudden quietness fell on the Itsukushima Shrine, the highlight of Miyajima, together with the floating gate. I turned and saw the reason for this silent buzz. A couple was approaching, and we were witnessing a traditional Japanese wedding. The mixed couple – a beautiful Japanese bride and a nice guy …
Things to do in Ferrara, Elegant and Classy City in Emilia-Romagna
Last updated on July 4th, 2021A deep blue sky, dotted here and there by bright white clouds, welcomed me in Ferrara, one of the many enchanting cities of the Emilia-Romagna region. At first sight, the city appeared to me like an elegant woman, classic and classy, gorgeous and at the same time discreet. Related read: 10 …
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Best of Switzerland: Hiking Along the Wonderful Aletsch Glacier
Last updated on July 4th, 2021Time blurs memories and I can’t tell when my love affair with ice and glaciers began. I suspect it’s related to my passion for the immensity of the desert, perhaps because of Peter O’Toole and the memorable Lawrence of Arabia, a movie that caught the heart of every one of …
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