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
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 … Continued
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. Renting a car is … Continued
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. Her story fascinated me, especially since she was a woman of good … Continued
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. … Continued
Amman, the Capital of Jordan, is a city often overlooked by tourism, which focuses mostly on the splendid and very famous Petra or on religious and biblical itineraries. But there is so much to see in Amman and it is … Continued
Thinking about Tenerife, the most common highlights are beautiful beaches with clean seawater and the mild climate all year around. But Canary islands can also be impressive locations for hikers and mountain lovers. Each island is unique and very different … Continued
El Prado museum is one of the most famous and visited places in Madrid. It’s really big and it can keep you entertained for hours. Inside the museum is strictly forbidden to take pictures. You can safely leave your bags … Continued
When I visited Lanzarote, it stroked me how the population managed to survive and thrive in such a dry and harsh land after one of the most dramatic and destructive eruptions in Canary Islands’ history. The entire archipelago has volcanic … Continued
In the middle of Valtellina, in Noth Italy, sits Sondrio, a small town surrounded by the Alps and plenty of vineyards. Sondrio is a jewel you can’t miss if you visit Valtellina or want to enjoy food and wine tourism … Continued
If you’re visiting Valtellina, in the Italian Alps, you can’t miss Ponte nel Cielo (“Bridge in the Sky”), a 140 meters high Tibetan bridge! You’ll find it in Campo Tartano, a small mountain village sitting about 1000 meter above sea … Continued
Last-minute trips with little organization have a particular charm. Today I’ll tell you about my improvised visit to Valencia, a half a day, or better, an evening in town booked the night before! Why a last-minute trip? Is it worth … Continued