The excellence of Italian traditions, lifestyle and eye for beauty combined and squeezed into a tiny segment of 12 km square. That’s how I would call the picturesque town of Vernazza, proudly wearing the title of the most beautiful of Cinque Terre. Splendid little towns of similar caliber extend all over the Ligurian coast, however none of them can compare to the bombarding and astounding way in which Vernazza just…
Category: Europe
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Visiting Cassis | Day trip from Marseille
Colorful fisherman houses, calanques, cliffs and wines. All of that surrounded by boats, irreplaceable views of the surrounding sea and the romantic atmosphere of France. That’s Cassis – a port town gem of the French Riviera – and if you happen to be a lover of beautiful travel destinations, you certainly shouldn’t miss it. Situated in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Cassis makes a great spot for a day trip…
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What to do in Portofino in a day | Portofino Travel Guide
Loved by artists, celebrities and millionaires – Portofino is certainly one of the most gorgeous towns in Italy and upon seeing its beauty and colors in person, the reason of its popularity became as clear as water. The intimate bay, the architecture bathing in colors and traditional details, the views from a medieval castle on a hill, the nature’s play… Everything in Portofino creates an unique scenery that can’t just…
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Visiting Quinta da Regaleira | What to do in Sintra
I have visited over 158 cities in 22 countries, but no other place can compare to the emotions that visiting Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra has awakened in me. Sintra is a gorgeous portuguese town situated less than an hour drive from Lisbon, the country’s capital. Taking a day trip to visit Sintra’s palaces is not an obvious choice for a lot of travellers arriving to Lisbon, yet once you…
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Savona Cruise Port Guide | What to see in Savona, Italy
Savona, a charming port city not far from the more popular port of Genova, usually docks ships belonging to Costa Cruises. The beauty of the place, the amount of wonderful things to see and ways to spend your time might surprise you – and for the most curious minds, 1 day might not be enough. The good news is that Savona serves as an embarkation port, which means you can…
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Lido Delle Nazioni Insider’s Guide | Summer at the Adriatic Coast
As someone who has spent almost every summer at Lido Delle Nazioni, one of the 7 beach towns of Comacchio, I know every hidden corner, every dirty secret, every tiny detail about what happens there and of course: I am the best person to ask for recommendations when it comes to areas like best places to eat, best bars for tasty cocktails, best beach bars, things to do, nightlife… anything…
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Sarande Cruise Port Guide | What to see in Sarande while visiting on a cruise
The Albanian port of Sarande is included in some of the Eastern Mediterranean cruises, which typically include Greece and Italy as focal points. However, the hidden gem which I can safely call Sarande, also has a few irreplaceable views and experiences to offer. Usually, the port stay there only allows for 5-6 hours ashore, which is relatively short for squeezing too many attractions. That is why I created this particular…
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Palma de Mallorca Cruise Port Guide
Most Mediterranean cruise liners’ itineraries include the port of Palma de Mallorca, a gem of many faces as it offers a huge variety of experiences for its visitors. Many cruisers cite it as one of their top choices when it comes to Mediterranean ports. Its beauty goes hand in hand with accessibility since the cruise port is located in the strict center of Palma. Find the most popular attractions of…
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8 Most Beautiful Bridges in Hamburg | Germany
In the past, when someone would ask me which European city prides itself with the highest number of bridges, I would reply Venice without hesitating. You can imagine my surprise when I realized that Hamburg hosts more bridges than Venice, London and Amsterdam put together! With as many as 2,500 bridges, the gorgeous city offers romantic panoramas all over, with many couples sealing their love with lock right there and…
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What to see in Cesena | Charming city on the map of Italy
Cesena, or the city of tranquillity, as I like to call it, is a charming italian town in the Emilia-Romagna region. The traditional, outstanding architecture staring back at us from every corner makes it a great stop on your Italian travel map. Well known by students who move there to study at the prestigious University of Bologna, it can easily become one of the places you’d love to visit as…