This is post 36 of 38 in the series “Italy” Treviso is a quiet little town less than 30 minutes from Venice Mestre. Known as little Venice, it belonged to the Venetian empire and a world away from the overflowing streets of Venice. While it cannot compare to its big sister in grandeur, its small […]
Last updated on January 18th, 2020 at 09:00 am This is post 1 of 1 in the series “Lithuania” As the capital of Lithuania, Vilnius is an emerging city for visitors with its historic buildings and art scenes. Emerging from Soviet Occupation like its Baltic cousins in the 90s, its compact old town is the […]
Trakai Castle is about an hour from Vilnius and a famous landmark not only because it is a castle in a lake. It is a historically significant castle that witness the beginning of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and in particular its struggle with the Teutonic Order. While the castle was damaged during war with […]
This is post 3 of 3 in the series “Latvia” Liepāja is the third largest city in Latvia on the Baltic coast. It’s known as the Windy City, 3 hours west of Riga (or one hour by plane). It’s a popular seaside town known for its wind and beaches, as well as their theater. It’s […]
Last updated on December 24th, 2019 at 02:45 pm This is post 18 of 18 in the series “London” British food isn’t exactly famous for being good, but that doesn’t mean London doesn’t have good food. From Chinese to Mexican, there are many amazing restaurants dotted around the city and it can be difficult to […]
This is post 2 of 3 in the series “Latvia” Gauja National Park is a popular day trip destination from Riga. It covers an area of 90,000 hectares and stretches between Sigulda and Cesis east of Riga. From Riga, it is easiest to explore around Sigulda, Krimulda, and Turaida, unless you have your own car. […]
This is post 1 of 3 in the series “Latvia” Riga is the capital of Latvia, the center of the three Baltic States in Europe. It might seem like an off-beat choice, but there are plenty of things to do in Riga and around, whether you are interested in history, architecture, or nature. From the […]
This is post 35 of 38 in the series “Italy” Bologna is the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region and one of the most historic cities in the country and an underrated place to visit. It is also known as the gastronomical capital of Italy and is famous for its red roofs. I’ve covered what to […]
Last updated on December 19th, 2019 at 08:55 am This is post 1 of 1 in the series “Poland” Krakow is one of the best cities to visit in Poland – why? It was the capital before Warsaw and one of the few cities whose old town remain undamaged in WWII. It’s the final resting […]
Last updated on November 29th, 2019 at 06:17 am This is post 2 of 2 in the series “Austria” Three days in Vienna – the historic and cultured capital of Austria – is not nearly enough. But it is enough to see the highlights. Once the seat of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire and the seat of […]
Last updated on December 8th, 2019 at 02:09 pm This is post 34 of 38 in the series “Italy” Bologna is the food capital of Italy, a city known for it red roofs, pasta, and gelato. If you think you know Italian food, think again, because it wasn’t until I set foot in Bologna that […]
This is post 33 of 38 in the series “Italy” Tre Cime di Lavaredo is an iconic mountain with three peaks in the Dolomite and a popular day hike. Located on the border of the Veneto and South Tyrol region, it attracts a lot of hikers. There are a lot of hiking trails in the […]
