A Hike In Plitvice
In May 2016, I visited Croatia. I started in Zagreb, then went down to Split and to Dubrovnik. This was one of the happiest trips I...
29 March 2020
Cinque Terre: My Challenge
Let me tell you a story. It’s about the Cinque Terre (Liguria, Italy) and about the fact that I have never been there. Why I Want...
17 March 2020
Salinas de Maras
There were so many places I wanted to see in Peru, and one of them was the Salinas de Maras, i.e. Maras salt ponds. Maras is...
12 March 2020
Who Knew That Modern Mosaics Were A Thing?
Now that I have shown you some of the ancient mosaics of Ravenna, let’s go forward in time. On the day after I binged on historical...
27 February 2020
Ravenna: A City Covered In Gold
Ravenna is an Italian city located in the Emilia Romagna region. I have spent quite some time in this region, first in Reggio Emilia, and then...
9 February 2020
Tomatina: A Battle Of Tomatoes
Every year, in August, the city of Buñol (Spain) organizes a giant battle of tomatoes: the Tomatina. Yes, you read it right. The Spanish ferias are...
15 December 2019
Pamukkale: A Cotton Castle in Denizli
Ever been to a cotton castle? Well, in Turkey, you can. I recommend spending at least one full day in Pamukkale. “Pamukkale” Means “Cotton Castle” Sure,...
26 November 2019
The Giants of Toulouse
In certain cities of France, you can encounter some very strange creatures. Some small and some giant. One day, you’re walking in the streets of Nantes and you’re suddenly facing a giant elephant. Or you’re chilling in Calais, and a dragon comes at you, breathing fire and smoke. Or you’re in the center of Toulouse and you see a Minotaur on your left.
10 November 2019
A Church of Bones in Kutnà Hora
The second time I visited Czech Republic, Kutnà Hora captured my interest with its mysterious ossuary. It is a chapel that is entirely decorated with bones (from more than 40.000 human skeletons!) and with peculiar elements, such as angels. The effect is quite special.
20 October 2019