One of the most impressive buildings in Rome that always remains imprinted in the memory of tourists is Castel Sant’Angelo, which is mistakenly called “Castle of the Angels“, the correct translation is “Castle of the Holy Angel”. The number of visitors has increased dramatically since the monument was used in the movie Angels and Demons. …
The Ultimate Guide to Having the Best Day Trip from Naples to Pompeii
WHERE IS POMPEII? Pompeii is an ancient Roman city located in the Campania region of Italy, close to Naples, that was destroyed by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Despite its tragic history, the archaeological park of Pompeii remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy and a must-visit for …
Top 6 Valentine’s Day Gift for Travelers
Valentine’s day is almost here and probably you will be thinking already about what to buy for your significant other. Even though Valentine’s day is a commercial day, that doesn’t mean that you cannot take advantage of this special occasion and give to your significant other a meaningful gift. If your husband, boyfriend or girlfriend loves …
Italy national holidays 2025
National holidays are a pretty important detail for anyone living or planning a trip to Italy. During these public holidays, important events are planned in various cities that should not be missed and there are a lot of changes in public transportation. Sometimes bus and trains change their schedule and many museums remain closed. Here …
Shopping in Rome: best spots, must-buys and tips
I recently received an email from a girl who thanked me very much for the blog, telling me that it helped her a lot but she would like to know – of course – where to go shopping in Rome. Rome is one of the top European shopping destinations, there are endless shops, and the …
14 Best things to do in Toulouse, France
Toulouse (or Toulouse in French) is the capital of Occitania and is often called “the Pink City”. I went to Toulouse for 3 days last spring. It’s a beautiful city with lots of people. It’s the fourth biggest city in France and has over 500,000 people. It’s also the biggest student town after Paris! But is …
Top 5 Things to do in Seville, Spain
Undoubtedly you have heard of Andalusia, the colorful and lively region of southern Spain. If you are wondering whether or not a trip to Andalusia is worth it, discover in my guide everything about its capital, Seville. Most people do the itinerary Seville-Cordoba-Granada-Malaga but if you read my blog, you will know that I love …
Amsterdam for the first timers: 7 must-do things!
The capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is one of the most beautiful travel destinations. I have visited it 3 times and every time I discover new places, new museums and new places for coffee and food. Let’s discover together the 7 best things to do in Amsterdam. AMSTERDAM AT A GLANCE Why visit this city? …
Sagrada Familia: tickets, opening hours and free entry
SAGRADA FAMILIA: WHAT IS IT AND WHERE IS IT LOCATED The Sagrada Familia is Barcelona’s most famous unfinished church. Designed by Gaudi it is one of the most popular attractions in Catalonia. It is considered a World Heritage Site and for the last 12 years is used as a church as well: Catholics on Sundays …
Vatican: tickets, opening hours and free entry
WHERE IS THE VATICAN? The Vatican is located in Rome. Yes, it’s not another city far away from Rome—the Vatican is just a few meters away from the other sights of Rome and can be reached by the metro. Although it is an independent state—the smallest in the world, in fact—no one will ask you …