Cuenca Legends
The history of Cuenca is closely intertwined with the legends for which it is famous: 4 tales of impossible love, witches, devils and heroes.
Where to eat well in Tenerife: the best restaurants on the island
Eating well is often a key part of a successful holiday. I’ll soon tell you all about the traditional cuisine of Tenerife. But today I’d like to share with you the island’s best restaurants, from typical guachinches to more exotic … Continued
The art of haggling in African markets
The majority of shops in Africa don’t have price tags or fixed prices. Supermarkets, shopping malls and high-end shops are usually the exception. Street food stalls and food markets are also not particularly into haggling. But in all the other … Continued
Tips & tricks to visit the Nile area in South of Egypt
Practical advice for organising a trip to discover the Nile, in the south-west region of Egypt:
travel agencies and guides, what to visit, Nile cruises, tips and annoying street vendors, where to book a hotel in Luxor and Aswan, and excellent Egyptian cuisine restaurants.
Taxis and drivers in Jordan
Taxis and private drivers can be found everywhere in Jordan. You just need to know how to hire them without getting overly scammed. I found Jordan’s road system to be quite well maintained and easy to navigate.
Travel buddies: soft toys and plushies that love travelling
Are you looking for a travel buddy? Better if he’s not a complainer, doesn’t cost extras and puts a smile on everybody’s face who’s looking at you taking pictures of him!
Soft toys and plushies are the perfect companions for those who love travelling and are keeping the child within them alive!
Hiking app for Lord of the Rings fans
Are you looking for a motivational app to track your hiking? Something with no timing, no calories, no body details, we’re no sportsmen here. The only objective is to walk from The Shire till Mordor!
GEOCACHING – A worldwide treasure hunt
Reached the 100 founds and on the 20th birthday of this game, I want to tell you about Geocaching: my childish passion for a half-virtual treasure hunt. What is Geocaching? Geocaching was born in 2000 hiding a can in Oregon … Continued
Book review: “Without Ever Reaching the Summit: a Journey” (P. Cognetti)
This has been one of those books that I buy at the airport, just because I didn’t have anything to read during a long flight. And then I realised I had a little treasure in my hands.
My travel bucket list
My travel bucket list is basically infinite. A long list of dreams that keeps on growing. For every destination I reach, a bunch of new ideas are added! Right now, my list is a dozen pages long Google Doc with cities, routes, accommodations, links, natural attractions, museums and even entire countries
Book review: Erebus – The story of a Ship (M. Palin)
What do you do when the remains of a vanished ship, lost for more than 150 years, are found? You write a book! This is the review of Erebus – The story of a Ship written by Michael Palin: a book about great explorers, scientific discoveries, naval history and incredible travels.
AMS: Acute Mountain Sickness
Acute Mountain Sickness (or AMS) is a serious health condition. It’s cause by the lack of body adaptation to the rapid exposure of higher altitudes, where the partial pressure of oxygen is considerably lower
Packing for Africa
If you’re planning to tour around, to volunteer or even only to mingle more with the locals, then you’ll need to think twice about what you want to bring along.
Packing list to climb Kilimanjaro
Packing for Kilimanjaro can be tricky, if you’re not an experienced hiker. One of the most common question people ask, when organizing climbing Kilimanjaro, concerns the luggage.