Now that it feels like the pandemic is truly behind us, it’s time to plan a travelful new year! After a hiatus due to personal reasons, I figure this is the best kind of comeback post 🙂 And with…
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The Finnish capital is made up of the Vironniemi peninsula and 315 islands. Its origins go back to 1550, when King Gustav I of Sweden established a trading town to rival modern-day Tallinn. It has close historical ties not…
Sleeping in Milan with Easy Access to Piazza del Duomo
Always keep in mind how you’ll arrive as well as the core area of interest when choosing your base on short trips. For sleeping in Milan, this core is basically the area around Piazza del Duomo. Consequently, staying in…
Bucharest is the capital of Romania and is somewhat young by European standards. It was first mentioned in 1459 and became the residence of Vlad III the Impaler. Settled on the banks of the Dâmbovița River and with a…
You can find everything-food here… From great pub staples to awful tourist traps, and everything in between. Over the years, I have found some great places to eat in London and a few of them I make a point…
Berlin, the capital of Germany, is worldwide-famous for its modern history and the German people do not try to hide it. You will stumble upon reminders of the World Wars throughout the city. But its history goes much further…
Munich, the capital of Bavaria, is the third biggest German city but still retains a small-town atmosphere, especially in the historic center. It goes without saying that the entire region is full of history and culture. ARRIVING in Munich…
Portugal's second-largest urban area, located along the Douro River, dates back to 300BC and has a rich history, from being an important commercial port during the Roman Empire occupation and passing through a period of Moorish rule before being…
Milan is a great destination for a short trip but it is often overlooked. You won’t find so many landmarks but it’s full of little gems, charm, and history. The north of Italy is starkly different from Rome or…
You should always consider how you’ll arrive as well as the core area of interest when choosing your base on short trips. For sleeping in Munich, this core is the stretch between Karlsplatz and Marienplatz. Consequently, staying in this…
The Danish capital is made up of the Jutland peninsula and an archipelago of 443 islands. Its origins go back as far back as the 11th century, when it was a Viking fishing village. Nowadays, it’s the center of…
After the challenging 2020 we’ve all had, there are many of us who are itching to get back to traveling… This year I’m skipping the ‘Looking Back’ post to close the year, as it’s been a total fail in…