How well do you know your city?
It’s funny how a moment of boredom can somehow become an eye-opening experience. I was sitting in a plane on my way back from…
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Picture perfect Portofino
Portofino is a colourful seaside village on the Riviera Levante, located about a 2.5 hour drive from Milan. Tucked in between the surrounding hills…
Reasons to love Italy
My love affair with Italy began in the early 1990’s. I think it started the moment I had my first meal at a cozy…
Whale-watching in the Azores
Nine green dots in the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean, the Azores are currently considered one of the best places for whale-watching in the…
The stunning fortified town of Peñíscola
Peñíscola is a beach town near Valencia with a stunning medieval centre built atop a rocky peninsula, complete with a lighthouse, ancient fortress, cobbletone…
Enchanting spots: Dolmabahçe Palace, Istanbul
The Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul graces the shoreline of the Bosphorus and is an awe-inspiring showcase of the immense wealth of the Ottoman Empire….
A day trip to Capri
Capri is a rocky island situated at the mouth of the Gulf of Naples. I visited the island on a day-trip from Positano on…
Plane views: Valencia
Valencia is Spain’s third-largest city. Located on the Mediterranean Sea, Valencia is a city of fabulous contrasts: from its futuristic City of Arts and…
The treasures of Morella
Morella is a medieval town in the province of Castellón, Spain, approximately 180 km north of the city of Valencia. There are few walled…
