After 4 visits to Rome, Italy, there was still one thing on my list I wanted to do in Rome: take a bike tour of the Appian Way! The Appian Way in Rome is the ancient road in the south of the city. Once the entrance road to the center …
Even after 2,000 years, there’s still ‘new’ stuff to discover in Rome, Italy. It was during my 4th visit to the capital of Italy, that I learned about the Domus Aurea, or Nero’s Golden Palace. Hidden in almost plain sight, this underground excavation is now open for visitors. If you’re …
The baroque painter from the Renaissance, Caravaggio left a great mark on Rome. The Italian capital has an abundance of his work on display in museums and churches. I found a Caravaggio tour to see as many of his paintings as possible. If you like art and are interested in …
Sintra, Portugal was already a fairy tale dream. Colorful castles, eerie wells, ancient ruins, and a cute tiny village. After dragging ourselves from one Unesco World Heritage Site to the next, I still wanted more. I knew about a palace, hidden on a green estate, tucked away from most tourist …
Alcobaca, Batalha and Tomar. Three cities in the Estremadura region of Portugal. All three famous for their monasteries and all three Unesco World Heritage sites worth a visit. Especially if you like history and cultural sites. As you might know by now, I am crazy about this kind of thing, …
Barcelona is a buzzing, vibrant city with smashing nightlife and many things to see and do. But what are the things to do in Barcelona at night in winter when you’re not a party person? Are you planning to travel to Barcelona in winter and want to know what to …
Did you know the Andalucia region in the south of Spain is jam-packed with ancient ruins? I give you the 7 best ancient Roman ruins in Andalusia Spain to visit. I share things to see, how to get there and what to expect roaming Roman history in Spain! As you …
When I looked for a budget-friendly option to visit all the big sights of Istanbul, I found the Istanbul Museum Pass. I’ll explain here what the Museum Pass of Istanbul is and if the Istanbul Pass is worth your money. Of course, you can wander around Istanbul from east to …
I usually book my travels way ahead. Sometimes so far ahead, I forget there are certain must-do’s to be able to secure a spot at must-see attractions. This was 100% the case with my trip to Granada Spain. I knew in the back of my mind that I had to …
If you plan to travel to Istanbul, Turkey, you might look for things to do. Maybe you have the same problem as me, always little time and you want to see as much as possible. Is that you? Do you wonder if you should visit the Dolmabahçe or Topkapi Palaces …
