Travel Tales by a Travel Addict
Last updated on December 28th, 2014Life and Death in Shanghai, Nien Cheng’s riveting memoir of the horrors and her sufferings during Mao’s Cultural Revolution, is a mesmerizing read. I haven’t been to China yet and although one must never say never, I doubt this will happen any time soon, unless perhaps a visit to Hong …
Life and Death in Shanghai: China under Mao’s Cultural RevolutionRead More
Last updated on July 30th, 2018Late November, early December. It’s that time of the year which I always find depressing. In Milan, the sky is gloomy more often than not and seldom brightened by a ray of sunshine. The days are short and I miss the light, which to me is like fuel. As if …
Last updated on July 30th, 2018Beautiful temples, gentle hills, lush rice paddies, sea resorts and accommodations suitable for all budgets and travel styles. Bali has it all, except one thing: crystal clear waters. They’re not far, though, and if you’re looking for transparent sea and some calmness, you’ll find them in Nusa Lembongan, a small …
Nusa Lembongan, Clear Waters and Calmness a Stone’s Throw from BaliRead More
Last updated on August 29th, 2019Having decided to spend a month in Japan, I wanted to see more than the must-see Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, and I wished to experience a different taste of Japan. I like spontaneous travel and never plan much, but I usually do some research before leaving to get an idea of …
A Journey Across Shikoku, to Discover a Unique Taste of JapanRead More
Last updated on August 29th, 2019Can you imagine an ironworks plant being a UNESCO World Heritage Site? As an Italian used to the archaeological wonders in Rome, or magnificent Romanesque, Renaissance, Baroque buildings, the idea of the Völklinger Hütte – after all, an industrial facility – sounded a little weird. Don’t get me wrong: I’m fascinated by old, abandoned …
Völklinger Hütte: Unusual and Riveting UNESCO World Heritage SiteRead More
Last updated on August 29th, 2019I walked past the Meininger Hotel several times when I last visited Berlin. I had rented an apartment in Prenzlauer Berg and every time I went to catch the U-Bahn I couldn’t help seeing the hotel’s bright red sign. I remember thinking it was in an excellent place, a hotel …
Meininger Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz: Great Location, Good PricesRead More
If you’re traveling to Japan and are passionate about art and architecture, you should add Naoshima Island to your itinerary.
This unique isle will enthrall art lovers, especially the ones interested in modern art and contemporary architecture.
Naoshima Island: A Unique Experience in Japan to Enthrall Art LoversRead More
