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Italy
Polaroid Diaries: A Tuscan dream (Polaroid SX-70)
The journey to Italy somehow sealed the return to (some sort of) normality. I visited Italy with two friends of mine, and for a...
Italy
The best wine tours from Siena: Choosing the right Tuscan day trip
Siena is an excellent base for exploring the iconic Chianti wine region. The city is compact, easy to navigate, and packed with great places...
Berlinale
Berlinale 2022: Thoughts, impressions & hopes
My fourteenth Berlinale was definitely the weirdest one. This year's edition was confirmed just a month before the festival's kick-off: running an international film...
Greece
The Nautical Museum of Galaxidi: Greece’s oldest maritime museum
Galaxidi appears at first as a sleepy coastal town. Located on the northern shore of the Gulf of Corinth, Galaxidi is a picturesque settlement...
Italy
10 things to do in Arezzo, Italy & the best hotels in the city
Owing parts of its fame to the frescoes of Piero della Francesca, Arezzo is one of the must-see cities in Tuscany. Despite having just...
Germany
How to buy train tickets in Germany: Deutsche Bahn guide & travel tips
The best way to travel through Germany is definitely by train. Deutsche Bahn, Germany's national railway company, operates an impressive fleet and can take...
Italy
Visit San Marino: The ultimate travel guide to the Most Serene Republic
Nestled in the rocky hills and overlooking the splendid Adriatic coast, San Marino is one of the smallest countries in Europe. Its rocky territory...
Germany
Polaroid Diaries: The German winter blues (SX-70)
I spent the whole of November in Germany, and I didn't expect anything spectacular in terms of weather. The days were short and dark...
Greece
Travel tips for Greece: 10 things to know before visiting Greece
Greece is one of the most popular destinations for international travelers, drawing millions of visitors annually. However, despite Greece's similarities with other European countries,...
A year in review
2021 year review: quarantinies in the sunset
It's January 2021, and I already worry that I won't have anything to write when the year's over. However, instead of thinking about the...
Glasgow
The best day trips from Glasgow: Whisky trails & the Highlands
Glasgow, Scotland's biggest city, is an underrated travel destination. Most international travelers tend to visit Edinburgh, often skipping Glasgow altogether. However, apart from the...
Malta
4 days in Malta without a car: itinerary & travel tips
Spending 4 days in Malta without a car comes with certain limitations. However, even though you won't have complete flexibility, you can still see...
Articles
4-years blog anniversary: 4 travel blogging lessons
I started this travel blog four years ago. Back in the day, I couldn't even imagine the challenges of blogging. Let alone, of course,...
Italy
How to plan an epic Tuscany road trip: Guide + Itinerary + Map
In my opinion, a road trip to Tuscany is among the best things to do in Europe. Occupying an area of more than 23,000...
Articles
Polaroid Sun 660 review: should you buy one?
Buying old polaroid cameras can be hit-and-miss. I won't lie: I didn't feel convinced when I decided to buy a used Sun 660 AF....
Germany
Böttcherstraße guide: What to see in Bremen’s most iconic street
Böttcherstraße rightly ranks among the top attractions of Bremen, Germany. Despite being slightly more than 100 meters long (~330 ft), the street owes its...
Articles
What’s left from Thomas Pynchon’s “V.” in Valletta? A report
On a recent journey to Malta, I decided to skip sightseeing for a day and immerse myself in a literary walk. The books of...
Italy
The best food tours in Bologna, Italy: how to taste everything
Bologna, the culinary capital of Italy, is a must-see for food lovers. The city earned one of its nicknames, "La Grassa" (the fat one),...
