There are many wonderful things to do in Pisa. The Tuscany city provides the perfect place to ponder the past. While you might be drawn to this world-famous city for its namesake tower, there’s much more to this former city-state to discover. From its groundbreaking Medieval art and architecture, charming chapels, exciting narrow lanes of … Read more
Finding accommodation in Florence can be tricky. Deciding exactly where to stay in Florence depends on a lot of factors — not just your budget. If you’ve been to Florence before, for example, perhaps you won’t want to stay in the center of the city. Or, for those who only have a couple of days … Read more
Palenque Ruins are easily among my favorite Mayan sites in Mexico – so much so that I have visited 3 times! Completely surrounded by the jungle, in the lesser visited state of Chiapas, what’s special about these Mayan ruins isn’t just the incredible state in which you’ll find the pyramids and temples, but also the … Read more
Located in the the quaint Tivoli, a lovely small town close to Rome, Hadrian’s Villa (Villa Adriana in Italian) is a truly impressive site. Once the representation of the opulence and wealth of Roman emperors, Hadrian’s Palace remains to date a must visit site for history buffs. You can visit on day trips from Rome … Read more
Located in the lovely Tivoli, a small town at a stone’s throw from Rome, Villa d’Este and Tivoli Gardens are an impressive example of Renaissance grandeur. The country estate of pope-wanna-be Cardinal Ippolito d’Este, son of Alfonso d’Este and Lucrezia Borgia (daughter of Pope Alexander VI), Villa d’Este and Tivoli Gardens are easy to visit … Read more
With one full week in Rome, you will really get to know the city well and can even push yourself beyond the city limit. A week in the city means having enough time to appreciate the top tourist attractions and to explore the lesser known ones. Mind you: even if you have 7 days in … Read more
Volcano boarding is one of the most exhilarating things to do in Nicaragua. Known as the land of lakes and volcanoes, Nicaragua is home to 19 active volcanoes. Of these, a few surround Leon and some are close to Granada, and two make up Ometepe Island. With so many volcanoes, pretty much any time you … Read more
There are many cool things to do in Granada, Nicaragua. Not to be confused with the Andalusian city, this Granada is among the most interesting places to visit in Central America; the kind of place where you plan to stop for 3 days and end up wishing you had more time. The city is truly … Read more