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…
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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…
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…
Le Méridien Munich***** BOOK HERE Munich was my choice for the last (2019-2020) New Year's break. And although I was very much satisfied with the Pullman, I wanted to try a more central option as I would be arriving…
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Mini-Review: Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel**** BOOK HERE As I always say, I always consider four elements when choosing accommodation, more specifically in this order of importance: cleanliness, location, structure/comfort, and service/staff. Going on this fourth hotel mini-review, here…
Pullman Munich Hotel**** BOOK HERE As I always say, I believe four elements are crucial when choosing accommodation, more specifically in this order of importance: cleanliness, location, structure/comfort, and service/staff. Going on this third hotel mini-review, I explain the…
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Mini-Review: Ibis Styles Amsterdam Amstel
Ibis Styles Amsterdam Amstel *** BOOK HERE As already pointed out, I believe four elements are crucial when choosing accommodation, and in my personal order of importance: cleanliness, location, structure/comfort, and service/staff. For this second hotel mini-review, I explain…
New York Palace Budapest ***** BOOK HERE Good hotel experiences can be broken down into four elements, and in my personal order of importance: cleanliness, location, structure/comfort, and service/staff. For this first hotel mini-review, I choose a great first-time…
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Sicily: Syracuse & Ortygia Without A Car
Siracusa is a remarkable city on the southeast of the island of Sicily. Spanning 2700 years of history, it was once one of the most influential cities of Ancient Greece. By the 5th century BC, Siracusa rivaled Athens in size and Cicero lauded…
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Wizz Air: The low-cost airline shaking up Europe
If you live in Europe, you’ve probably been bombarded with ads from Wizz Air. This is a Hungarian low-cost carrier that’s expanding its network extensively in the last months and shows no signs of stopping. Recently, I had to…
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Costa Smeralda: Ultimate Guide For 1 Week in Paradise
Sardinia (it: Sardegna) is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily. On the northeast, you'll find Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast), a stretch of 20-something kilometers full of white sand and crystal clear water beaches. After catching the attention of Prince Karim Aga Khan in the 60s, Costa…
This is Italy, so you can expect amazing food. Do try to focus on dishes from the region, though. If you wanna eat pizza, look for a typical Neapolitan pizzeria. If you want Carbonara, find a Roman restaurant. Trying…
