Travelling to exotic locations, in my opinion, is all about discovering the traditional culture. And nothing can get you in the local mood like staying in a typical accomodation! A riad, or riyad, is something you can’t miss when visiting Morocco!
The ski season is over but still want to get some runs in the snow? Don’t worry, skiing in summer is possible, and the Hintertux Glacier in Austria is the perfect destination for mountain lovers every day of the year! … Continued
One of my resolutions for 2020 was to visit all “seven” Canary Islands. With a four-year delay, I finally managed to complete the tour of the Spanish archipelago, discovering in the meantime that there are actually eight islands!
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.
The Canary Islands were seven until a few years ago. In 2018 La Graciosa was officially recognized as the eighth island even though it’s still heavily dependent on Lanzarote, to which it previously belonged. With 29 km2, La Graciosa, the … Continued
A sudden desire to ski during the summer made me discover Tyrol, a region of Austria I’d never been before. The Ziller Valley hosts one of the accesses to the Hintertux Glacier, in the Alps. And its beauty made me … Continued
Maasai are well known to tourists visiting the main safari parks in Tanzania. They are easily recognized by colourful clothes and abundant jewellery. People can sport them on the roadside or outside their houses in the villages. Some of these … Continued
The second floor of an elegant Milanese building from the 1920s hosts an incredible collection of 20th-century art. It’s the Boschi Di Stefano museum, which has been open to the public for the past twenty years with a free entrance … Continued
Tombs and temples in Luxor are, in my opinion, the most beautiful things to visit in Egypt. Not even the world-famous pyramids of Giza can compare with the beauty of these monuments in the south of the country and the wonder they arouse when visiting them.
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.
The life of Hatshepsut is the story of a feminist ante litteram, a queen who proclaims herself pharaoh, one of the very few female rulers of ancient Egypt.
Jordan’s capital, Amman, is worth a day or two to visit. If you have time to spend in the area, however, there are many other interesting places to see: Jerash, Bethany, the castles of the crusades and even older ones.
Amman, the Capital of Jordan, is a city often overlooked by tourism, which focusses mostly on the splendid and very famous Petra or on religious and biblical itineraries. But there is a lot to see in Amman and it is well worth spending a day or two
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!