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Book Review: Discovering Hidden Europe with Francis Tapon
Published on 2012-05-23 10:24:00
So many books, essays and articles have been written about Europe, that there is not much to say anymore. Or is there? Apparently, Francis Tapon still has a thing or two to argue when talking about Europe, the hidden Europe, the most unknown part of the Old Continent, that fascinating region from Germany eastward that still bears mystery and retains much of its old charm. Reading his book, The Hidden Europe, you will embark on a journey of the unknown, that will still keep the European feature [..] > read more
Christmas Magic in Paris
Published on 2011-11-17 13:00:00
Christmas is coming, and where better to spend this merry time of year than in one of the most magical cities in the world? Paris certainly doesn’t hold back when it comes to winter festivities; you’ll find the city streets lavishly decorated with Christmas lights and street vendors selling hot chestnuts and winter warming crêpes on every street corner. The whole city comes to life with a Christmas buzz as the 25th of December fast approaches… Be sure to not miss out on any of the Parisia [..] > read more
Thinking about living in London? Here's my experience
Published on 2011-09-28 13:11:00
Big Ben, one of the most popular landmarks of the English capital I've lived in London for two years, and one of my favourite aspects of the city was that it has direct flights to all major destinations in Europe and all over the world. And if this isn't enough, from London I've always found the best deals, both with British Airlines and with other companies. From London I traveled to wonderful Istanbul, to Abu Dhabi, and finally to Shanghai, where I stayed for a year. I've always used the metr [..] > read more
The UK and my missed chances
Published on 2011-09-06 13:26:00
I've lived in London for two years, I can say I know the city quite well, went out day and night, explored it, enjoyed events, museums, demonstrations, conferences, seminars and anything the English capital can offer. So what's bothering me? I didn't travel throughout the UK as I would have liked. In London I was working, the city was expensive so the little I managed to save was spent in trips outside the country, whenever I could take some time off First of all, I would have loved to visit S [..] > read more
Interested in Travel Photography? Read this.
Published on 2011-07-30 04:14:00
I've been cyber-stalking Bethany Salvon of Beers and Beans for a while now, barraging her with questions about photography, exposure, shutter speed, ISO and all the nice words you need to know (and understand) when you really want to capture that moment. She has always been very patient, answering my questions and probably wondering why I wouldn't read some photography books. Well, the truth is, I did try to read digital photography books, but I somehow stopped half way. I'm not saying they we [..] > read more
Choosing the Right Cruise for You
Published on 2011-06-20 21:25:00
This is a guest post by Holly Miller from Coupon Croc, where you can save on all your travel plans with a Travelodge discount code. Cruises are easily the most popular vacation option for holiday-goers from around the world, and with itineraries tha > read more
The Ultimate Guide to Budget Airline Charges (... and how to beat them!)
Published on 2011-05-25 03:29:00
This is a guest post from money.co.uk. Budget air travel has made the world a smaller place, bringing previously far-flung destinations within easy reach of Heathrow. The fares are cheaper, but the no-frills airlines are still determined to get the > read more
In Jerzu, for the "Festival dei Tacchi"
Published on 2011-04-25 04:49:00
This is a guest post from Damiano of Turismo Sardegna, travel agency from my hometown. I've rarely hosted guest posts on my blog, I do only when I feel the article is in line with the purpose of the blog itself. And of course, after all I've written > read more
News and projects, the more I travel the more confused I am
Published on 2011-04-18 23:40:00
I thought traveling was going to make things clear for me. In what sense? Well, at least in the sense of where I want to settle, eventually. It seems like it's not the case, the more I travel, the less I know where to stop. I came to China for six m > read more
Blogging for New Zealand
Published on 2011-03-16 03:25:00
I haven't been to New Zealand, but I know it's one the most adored travel destinations. Beautiful landscapes, friendly people and the benefit of mild temperatures are the perfect ingredients for an ideal vacation, and New Zealand has them all. The e > read more
Time to grow up (and go self-hosted)
Published on 2011-02-23 00:20:00
I had been thinking for long time, now I've finally made the decision and gone self-hosted. In the two years I've kept this blog (which will still be regularly updated), I've loved the interaction with readers and other bloggers, it felt like my tra > read more
Would you RANT a motorbike?
Published on 2011-02-18 05:07:00
Like in every country, also in India the colors are given by its inhabitants. Hanging around the picturesque and quirky towns in the Rajasthan state, my attention was inevitably captured by markets, animals and shop signs. Many Indians speak a good > read more
Unearthing rural India with locals AKA Meet the team
Published on 2011-02-10 02:56:00
With Chandu, the driver who never gets tired, holding me not to fall off the camel I admit, I'm a fan of independent travel (read: travel on a shoestring) and a seeker of the unexpected, but when I decided to go to India, I felt right to book a guide > read more
Me, my camels and the rest of the zoo in Rajasthan, India
Published on 2011-02-05 23:32:00
My passion for camels is not a secret, it was love at first sight in Abu Dhabi desert, and I almost got traded with two camels in Istanbul. It must be a destiny, everywhere I go I see camels, or I unconsciously choose destinations were I'm bound to f > read more
When I'm wrong, I admit it (sometimes)
Published on 2011-01-22 22:08:00
I must confess, I hate being proved wrong. Probably this is quite common, but I have to admit, I really hate it. This being said, sometimes I agree to give up on the last word. This usually happens when insisting on my version would not only further > read more
Hopping on and off the little islands of the One Thousand Island Lake
Published on 2011-01-14 08:52:00
It was early November, and in Hangzhou I had the first signs of what it would have been the Chinese winter. It's here that I experienced the first cold and had an idea of what to expect. Although Shanghai's temperatures winter time are usually betwe > read more
In China, where I won't get married
Published on 2011-01-09 23:35:00
Recently I have read a post by Kate of Adventurous Kate, about being too late to have a baby, and I was reminded of a funny event that had just happened to me. Again, I have to thank my laoshi for her enlightening tips on Chinese society. This time, > read more
In China, a photographer's paradise
Published on 2011-01-08 21:12:00
Along with studying Mandarin, I'm also enjoying the wonders of the Chinese mainland. Around every corner, there is a breathtaking view, unusual landscapes, quirky buildings, in a nutshell, a photographer's paradise. View in ZhouZhuang water town, o > read more
Looking back at my travels in 2010
Published on 2010-12-31 23:54:00
I've been reading to sweetest post about travel memories by Liz Borod Wright of Travelogged and it made me realise how much I've travelled in 2010. S'Ardia After having left home in 1998, and spent seven years in Rome, two in Dublin and two in Lon > read more
Favourite destinations for solo female travelers? Emirates' timeless beauty
Published on 2010-12-29 05:04:00
I'm honoured to host on my blog a guest post by Stephanie Lee, the author of "The Art of Solo Travel". Not only she gives very useful tips for any woman traveling alone, but I'm happy she has chosen the United Arab Emirates, one of my most favourite > read more
In Shanghai, model for a day
Published on 2010-12-16 21:55:00
Meet the characters, Mustafa on the left, Volkan on the right. As I've mentioned before, I believe the best part of travelling is the people you meet, and in Shanghai I'm indeed meeting a huge variety of humanity. First of all, I've acquired a litt > read more
Dawdling about Shanghai's little Venice
Published on 2010-12-11 09:28:00
Shanghai is indeed a metropolis that leaves very little time to rest. Since I've been in China I haven't done anything but working, studying and running. Non-stop. The city is literally absorbing all my energies, and I believe all Shanghainese are on > read more
In China, collecting defining moments
Published on 2010-11-26 19:30:00
I've been in China for about three months now, started the language course two months ago, and began to collect my first language-related defining moments only a couple of weeks ago. Is it too late? It's not that I don't ask myself if I'm doing some > read more
In Shanghai, discovering the Tea Art
Published on 2010-11-20 17:52:00
It's been a while since I have updated my travel blog. My new Chinese life is keeping me very busy, especially the language course, that is becoming increasingly challenging. Of course, I'm not only studying. In fact, I've also been sightseeing in an > read more