I met June and Michael online while they were researching for their Balkans road trip. Experienced travellers with enough time on their hands to pay a thorough visit and make a lasting impression, they were kind enough to provide an honest review after their Eastern European visit.
Before my trip to the eternal city, I decided to delve deeper into Rome’s less known but fabulous masterpieces. That’s how I stumbled upon Doria Pamphilj, a treasure trove and a quiet escape from Rome’s crowds. So, the legitimate question arises: is Galleria Doria Pamphilj worth visiting? I’ve never been more sure of the answer. If you love beauty under all its forms, the answer is a large unequivocal YES!
What is a visit to Italy’s capital without a few insider food tips — and without knowing where to find the best cheap eats in Rome? Rome has a reputation for being expensive, but here’s the truth: it doesn’t have to be. If you know where (and how) to eat, you can enjoy hearty authentic Roman dishes for under €12 — yes, really. And I’m not talking about snacks here.
The eternal city is a masterpiece. Built on many historical layers, Rome reveals itself to the visitor from the Ancient Empire and utmost engineering to cultural triumphs, depending on everyone’s interests. However, it is impossible to visit Italy’s capital without exploring some cathedrals. In this blog post I prepared a selection of the best churches in Rome as I visited and surrendered before their timeless beauty!
After spending two unforgettable weeks exploring China — from its buzzing cities to its peaceful countryside — I wanted to share a genuine, down-to-earth take on what traveling here is really like. Beyond the picture-perfect Instagram posts lie both breathtaking moments and a few challenges that can catch travellers off guard. So, if you’re starting your China travel planning, especially as a first-time visitor, this guide is here to help you prepare for the real experience — the good, the surprising, and everything in between.
They say traveling to China means entering another world — and sometimes, that “world” is made of wild Chinese myths.
Here are some impressions and myths debunked (in no particular order) for your travel to China!
Did you eat anything special in China? Was it tasty? Maybe too spicy? Have you tried anything weird? Is it true they eat rice every day?
There were many food-related questions after we returned from China. This post is about authentic Chinese food, all tested and more or less approved by us. We talk 100% original Chinese cuisine whether it is street food, restaurant or no-frills eatery.
Traveling in China is like watching a movie without subtitles.
Full of challenges and adrenalin. Of surprises and unexpected. And unpredictable.
But totally worth it.
I admit despite doing my share of prep, China managed to surprise me from the very first day! Or hours, to be more precise!
This blog posts highlights my impressions, most surprising moments and experiences in China lived as an independent tourist.
A trip to China is not about relaxation.
A trip to China is hard work.
It means planning, organizing and putting into practice. Routes, guided tours, food and many unexpected things. No matter how hard you plan, your journey may still be shaken by some surprises. One of ours was getting around China.
There are millions of blog posts that teach you how to spend a day in Hong Kong. This post is a lived, crazy and heartfelt writing on how NOT to
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