Lisbon is one of my favorite cities. I have been there more than 3 times and I could go every month, just to spend my time walking its narrow streets, eating fresh bacalhau and drinking my coffee watching the ocean. If you haven’t been yet to Lisbon and you are thinking that is a boring …
Lisbon to Sintra Day Trip: Quinta Da Regaleira and Pena Palace
I had a great Lisbon to Sintra Day trip and I managed to see both Quinta Da Regaleira and Pena Palace, two major sightseeing spots in Portugal’s most fairy tale city. Read my story and discover the best things to do in Sintra, a major UNESCO World Heritage Site. When I visited Sintra my goal …
10 things to do in Verona, Italy
When you hear the name “Verona” one thing comes immediately to your mind: the city where it took place the most famous story of all times, the one with Romeo and Juliet. Even though some people think that Shakespeare never actually visited Verona, there are so many things to see in Verona, this Italian city that …
Visiting Anzio, an easy day trip from Rome
One of my goals for 2018 was to make more one day trips from Rome. Even though the best places around Rome can only be seen by car, there are quite a few destinations that can be reached by train. Anzio in Italy is one of them! I had a beautiful day trip to Anzio from …
Porta Portese: Rome’s best vintage flea market
Not everybody will be happy with a visit to Porta Portese. If it’s your first time in Rome, you will probably visit the famous Colosseum, the Vatican, and Fontana di Trevi. You probably will not be interested in visiting a flea market, and I totally get it. [the_ad id=”1348″] I believe though that this open …
A weekend in Trieste: top things to do
Trieste is one of the destinations that had been on my bucket list for a long time, and after visiting twice, I can confidently say it’s a city full of charm and history. My first trip to Trieste was such a special experience that I decided to return in 2022. Both times, I spent an …
Review of 2017
Happy New Year! Finally, 2018 has arrived, and as always, it’s that time when I look back and reflect on the past year. For me, 2017 was a challenging year on a personal level. It brought many changes, including two moves during particularly tough periods, but it also taught me a lot. I traveled less …
The original Italian Breakfast
Unlike Greece and other European countries where savory breakfast options dominate, Italian breakfast (colazione) is distinctly SWEET. First-time visitors are often surprised to learn that Italians skip the familiar breakfast spreads of cheese, ham, and salami that are common throughout Europe. In fact, the concept of a hearty English breakfast or Greek breakfast with eggs …