The most common discussions about Santorini are where to stay and where to see the best sunset. Before recommending a particular town, the answer is always its spectacular volcanic caldera, which is the hallmark of the island and its most beautiful feature. Santorini’s half-moon-shaped bay is the centre of the caldera (a cauldron-like hollow formed by the inward collapse […]
Best beaches in Mykonos
Mykonos is normally windy (17 kts average wind speed during July and August), with a dominant north direction all year long. This doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to go to the beach, but a good advice is to check the weather in the morning to choose where to go wisely. Having predominant north wind is the […]
Top things to do in Geneva
Geneva is Switzerland’s second-largest city, and an international world-class and wealthy business centre. It is quite busy during the weekdays, but it can seem a little quiet during weekends. However; there is a lot to discover. But before listing its main attractions, there are three great benefits for tourists that you should know: Free public transport […]
Where to find Gustav Klimt’s paintings around the World
Gustav Klimt was an Austrian symbolist painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement. His primary subject was the female body, and his works are marked by a frank eroticism. In addition to his figurative works, which include allegories and portraits, he painted landscapes. [Wikipedia] I first heard about him in 2006, when his portrait Adele Bloch-Bauer I registered the […]
The Most Unusual Hotels in the World
The Manta Resort The Manta Resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Each room is a small island with a subaquatic bedroom. Treehotel Treehotel in Harads, Sweden. It has 7 unique tree rooms in the middle of the forest, and hanging from a tree. Kakslauttanen Hotel Kakslauttanen Hotel in Saariselkä, Finland. Admire the Northern Lights, Midnight Sun and other miracles from […]
Top things to do in Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle It is the number one tourist attraction in Scotland, and one of the premier attractions in the UK. There are many things to explore within the castle, including war and guns museums, ramparts, viewpoints, and more. There is also a restaurant, a coffee shop and toilets. It costs £17 per adult, and […]
Best of Warsaw. What to do and where to stay
Warsaw, Poland’s capital city, was another great surprise. The city has suffered a virtual destruction towards the end of World War II, but it has survived and resurrected. As a result, it comprises a collection of neighbourhoods and landmarks, where restored Gothic, traditional communist, and modern glass structures sit side by side. It has preserved the original architecture and […]
Discover East Sicily. Best Towns and Attractions
We really enjoyed our trip to Sicily, and we are already planning to come back. Outstanding views, baroque towns, picturesque beaches, delicious food and sympathetic Sicilians made our trip unforgettable. It may be slightly less impressive than Amalfi Coast (you can check our post and compare), but for sure is much more authentic… and cheaper. You normally need to […]
Noto, a gorgeous baroque town in East Sicily
The little town of Noto was probably the best surprise of our trip to East Sicily. It was also the best choice as a place to stay most of the days, acting as a base to visit the rest of the island (east side). It is strategically convenient but also beautiful and calm. It really looks like a […]