Do you love cultural travel? Read these posts to quench your thirst for archeological sites, historic villages, art galleries and discover where to go next.
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
If you are considering a road trip across the south of Italy, you should definitely add Alberobello, Puglia, to your itinerary. This small town of little over 10000 people is known for the trulli (that’s the plural of trullo), tiny white dry stone huts with a domed, conical roof that in their traditional version were … Read more
In order to visit the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums you need pre-purchased tickets: you can no longer simply show up at the door, wait in line for your turn, purchase the ticket and walk in. While one of the most common sights in Rome used to be that of tourists in line to visit … Read more
There are more things to do in Montevideo than you’d imagine. Though this city is often overlooked for its more popular neighbors, it actually is an interesting place to spend a few days exploring its main tourist attractions and taking in the chilled atmosphere. Montevideo may lack the buzz and the chaos of other South … Read more
Colonia del Sacramento is one of the prettiest cities in South America, and a must see when in Uruguay. This is the oldest city in Uruguay. It was founded by the Portuguese in 1680, but also saw the domination of the Spaniards, the British and the Brazilian. Colonia del Sacramento complicated past is due to … Read more
There are many more things to do in Leon, Nicaragua than you would imagine. Many people say they prefer picture-perfect Granada. But Leon has just that something that will make you fall in love. Leon is a very progressive city. It has always had a strong Sandinista component. When President Somoza Garcia was killed there … Read more
Are you planning a trip to the spectacular Scottish capital? You will certainly have no problem finding fabulous things to do in Edinburgh. Sometimes referred to as the “Athens of the North,” the city is far more than just being easy on the eye. Be prepared to get lost in its history – even if … Read more
Stellenbosch is famous for its many fantastic wineries, but there actually are many more things to do in Stellenbosch other than wine tasting. Most travelers visit Stellenbosch on day trips from Cape Town; a few others devote to it two days at most. I spent a full week there and I can guarantee you will hardly … Read more