Arrived in Barcelona. Checked in and got out for a walk along La Rambla, the tree-lined pedestrian street, from Plaça de Catalunya to Port Vell.

Explored the city, visited La Sagrada Familia basilica, designed by famous Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi. Also Parc Guell. Spent half of the day there. Superb.

Went up, on Montjuic Hill, there are spectacular views over the see from up there, visited Montjuïc Castle. Spent the afternoon on the beach down in Barcelona. Aaand then had a delicious paella.

Explored the city, visited La Sagrada Familia basilica, designed by famous Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi. Also Parc Guell. Spent half of the day there. Superb 

Took the train to Girona, known for its medieval architecture in Barri Vell and the Roman remains of the Forca Vella fortress. Spent the day there.

Spent the day in Cadaqués, north of Barcelona, near the border with France, on the coast. It's a beautiful city on a bay. Visited Salvador Dali House there. 

Spent a nice relaxing day on the streets of the city and on the beach, as it was the last full day around.

Barcelona and Costa Brava

Begin your journey in Kathmandu with a visit to Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple, offering panoramic views of the city and a rich blend of Buddhist and Hindu culture.

Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with ancient palaces, temples, and courtyards. Visit the Kumari Ghar, home to the living goddess Kumari.

End the day in Thamel, Kathmandu’s lively tourist district. Wander through its narrow alleys, shop for trekking gear, and enjoy a traditional Nepali dinner at a local restaurant.

Head to the ancient city of Patan, known for its beautiful Durbar Square, filled with intricate temples, statues, and the Patan Museum showcasing Nepalese art and architecture.

Continue to Bhaktapur, another UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore its medieval squares, pottery workshops, and the iconic Nyatapola Temple. Don’t miss a taste of Bhaktapur’s famous curd, known as "juju dhau."

Travel to Nagarkot in the late afternoon, a village known for its stunning views of the Himalayas. Spend the evening relaxing and enjoy the sunset over the mountains.

Wake up early to catch the sunrise from Nagarkot View Tower, where, on a clear day, you can see the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest.

On the way back to Kathmandu, visit the ancient Changu Narayan Temple, considered the oldest temple in Nepal and dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Return to Kathmandu and spend the rest of the day exploring more of the city or relaxing in the garden of your hotel.

Travel to Pokhara, the gateway to the Annapurna region. Start with a relaxing boat ride on Phewa Lake, and visit the Barahi Temple, located on an island in the middle of the lake.

Visit Davis Falls, a unique waterfall that flows directly into an underground tunnel, and then head to Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, a sacred cave complex with a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Spend the evening in the Lakeside area of Pokhara, known for its vibrant atmosphere with shops, cafes, and restaurants. Enjoy a lakeside dinner with views of the Annapurna range.

Wake up early to visit Sarangkot, a popular viewpoint for stunning sunrise views over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.

Hike or drive to the World Peace Pagoda, a Buddhist stupa on a hilltop offering panoramic views of Pokhara, Phewa Lake, and the surrounding mountains.

Visit the Bindhyabasini Temple, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Bhagwati, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and local rituals.

Spend the afternoon exploring the International Mountain Museum, learning about the history and culture of the Himalayas and mountaineering.

Embark on a day hike to Dhampus, a beautiful village offering close-up views of the Annapurna range. Enjoy the lush landscapes, terraced fields, and traditional Gurung culture.

Continue your trek to Australian Camp, a popular spot for panoramic views of the Annapurna and Machapuchare (Fishtail) mountains. Have lunch here, surrounded by the stunning Himalayan scenery.

Return to Pokhara in the evening, and relax after your day of trekking. Perhaps indulge in a spa treatment or enjoy a quiet evening by the lake.

Return to Kathmandu and visit Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world and an important pilgrimage site. Spend time walking around the stupa and observing the prayer rituals.

Visit the Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal's most important Hindu temple, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Explore the temple complex and observe the rituals and ceremonies performed by Hindu priests.

Spend your final afternoon in the Garden of Dreams, a beautifully restored neoclassical garden in the heart of Kathmandu. Reflect on your adventure while enjoying the serene surroundings.

Enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant, savoring local dishes like dal bhat, momos, and gundruk. End your trip with a cultural performance showcasing traditional Nepali music and dance.

Our 7-Day Nepal Himalayan Adventure

In February, I managed to had a dream come true. I finally was able to visit Lapland, the home of Santa. Here it is our itinerary for those few days.
Arrived in Helsinki. Had the evening just to take a short walk in Helsinki.

From Helsinki we took a flight North to the magical land of Lapland.

Flight to Ivalo, Lapland. Yes, it's where Santa Claus lives. :) :) :)

Transfer to Kakslauttanen. We arranged with the host to come and pick us. Then we took a reindeer safari. Spent the night in a glass igloo.

Spent time exploring and walking around the resort, I mean wonderland, and took part in a sledge racing. In this second night spent in this magical place, we were lucky enough to se the northern lights. #heart

Bus transfer to Rovaniemi. We stayed at the Arctic Snow Hotel. We received a tour of the Arctic Snow Hotel when we arrived. We tried snow sauna or snow jacuzzi, such an experience!

Magical Lapland

Flew to Athens. Went to Acropolis and then spent some time around Monastiraki, the historic neighbourhood bustles full of people and life at any time. Plenty of bars.

Took the ferry to Naxos! There are around 8 ferries a day between the cities in June.

Explored the island. Chora is the main city, a hillside settlement with  picturesque streets and backstreets and white beautiful buildings.

Took the ferry to Santorini. Enjoyed the evening on Kamari Beach.

Explore the island, with its main city Oia and its postcard like views, could not stop watching and admiring the beauty of it.

We discovered Akrotiri, ancient settlement that was buried under lava after volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC.

Summer Trip on Greek Islands

Visited Plaza de Mayo neighbourhood, the political and historical heart of the city.

Visited Boca neighbourhood, the oldest part of BA.

Visited San Telmo, neighborhood with cobblestone streets, antique shops and little bistros on narrow streets and sunny plazas.

Recoleta Cemetery - one of the attractions in the city.

In the North of the country, the desertic area. Stayed in the area for 4 days.

Visited Iguazu Falls, absolutelly spectacular.

Argentina Itinerary

Landing in Tel Aviv. Rented a car and headed north.

Haifa is located on the slopes of Mount Carmel, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. It's a beautiful place to start the journey around Israel.

Visited Bahai Shrine and Gardens (one of Haifa’s top sights) and Louis Promenade with a panoramic view of the city and the bay.

A small area, now lined with trendy cafes, restaurants and shops, located at the foot of the Baha’i Gardens - it founded in 1860s by German Templars and was inhabited by the German Protestants on-and-off throughout the two world wars.

Started the day with a visit to Hanging Bridge at Nesher Park.

Mount of Beatitudes - holy hill on the northwest side of the Sea of Galilee

Visited Capernaum, the “City of Jesus,” an ancient Jewish fishing town with a synagogue from the 4th-century.

Visited the reconstructed Roman Theater and the Roman Aqueduct in Caesarea.

Tour in Jaffa, exploring flea markets, port and Artists Quarter.

Tel Aviv neighborhood of Neve Tzedek with its chic cafes and artisanal boutiques.

Explored Tel Aviv beaches in the evening. 

Walked on road of salt into the Dead Sea. Tried mud treatment.

Masada National Park, visited the ruins of King Herod’s mountaintop fortress.

Visited Jerusalem, one of the holiest cities in the world.

One Week Itinerary in Israel

Just arrived, transfered to the city and checked-in

Explored the city by visiting Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, La Recoleta neighbourhoods.

fabulous little town with amazing hike trails.

Saw the penguin on Isla Martillo. Amazing experience.

Trip to Argentina

Plane to Glasgow. Explored a bit the busy streets of Glasgow center walking towards the River Clyde.

Visited around, Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow Science Center, George Square, Kelvingrove Park. There's a nice view over the city from Queen's Park Flagpole.

Took the train to Edinburgh. Visited a bit Edinburgh Old Town, those small streets with shops, pubs and historical monuments.

Took the train from Edinburgh to Aberdeen. Took a walk in Old Aberdeen, the lovely neighbourhood with cobbled streets and historic buildings.

Took a bus to go a bit south of the city, to Dunnottar Castle.

Took a trip to Dunnottar Castle. It's one of the most impressive castle I've seen. It's a ruined medieval fortress located on a rocky headland.

Took a bus to famous Lock Ness, the lake where it is said it lives Monster of Lock Ness, Nessie. I have't seen any creatures, but sure the lake is very beautiful.

Scotland Itinerary

This is a one week holiday in the dreamland of the Amalfi Coast. We landed in Naples and took a ferry from Naples to Amalfi.

We had accommodation in Amalfi, which is the central town on the Amalfi Coast. We decided to stay central, in Amalfi, and move daily to different towns of the coast to ofully explore the wonderful area of gorgeous towns of the Amalfi Coast.

Today we dedicated the day to explore the beautiful town of Amalfi. We started with the town’s central square, Piazza Duomo and then walked the streets and stairs of the town with the coulourful buildings. From Piazza Duomo, we climbed the steps to visit the Duomo di Amalfi and the small museum there. In the afternoon we enjoyed the small beach of Amalfi and ended the day with a walk along the harbour and with a first beautiful sunset of the holiday.

Today we took a boat ride to Positano. It's just a half an hour away from Amalfi but the ride is very scenic with that long coastline beauty view from the boat. 

We arrived at Spiaggia Grande and climbed the stairs to Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta to visit the church.

Bach to Spaggia Grande and the to the town of Positano to explore the maze of streets lined with boutiques and cafes.

When we had enough of the town, we took Via Positanesi d’America walkway towards Spiaggia di Fornillo, which is a very beautiful and quiet place for bathing and sunbathing.

Took the boat back to Amalfi and admired the beautiful sunset from the boat.

Had an Italian breakfast  at Pizzeria Donna Stella in the heart of Amalfi before leaving the town for the day.

Took the bus to gorgeous Ravello town. We visited the town’s elegant central piazza and stopped in the Duomo. Then took an easy walk through the quiet streets of Ravello to reach the Villa Cimbrone and then towards Terrace of Infinity which offers a stunning view over the sea and the coastline.

Today we took the ferry for a longer ride towards the spectacular Island of Capri. We took the stairs on foot to reach Capri town. You can also take the funicular. We walked around the gorgeous streets and enjoy all panoramic points on our walk. Stopped at Giardini di Augusto, where we found the perfect look over the sea. Back in the main port for another boat ride.

This time we took a boat ride around the Island of Capri with a stop at Grotta Azzurra, which is one of the most spectacylar caves I've seen. We entered the cave with small boats with Italian boatmen.

Back to Capri mai port and then back to Amalfi town.

Today we took a tour to Pompeii, the vast archaeological site with ruins of the Roman city destroyed by volcanic lava back in 79 AD. It's impressive to walk on those streets where 2000 years ago used to live and walk and the Romans.

After a late breakfast on Amalfi, it was time to leave the amazing Italian coast.

Arrived in Naples and took a walk in the 

Amazing Amalfi Coast

Arrived in Bucharest, got checked in and went for a walk along one of main city streets, Calea Victoriei. 

Explored the city on foot, went to Herastrau Park, then to Arch of Triumph, then towards the city center, to Magheru Boulevard. Spent the evening at Verona Garden in the center, had a drink and something to eat.

From Tulcea we took a boat towards the Danube Delta, in the remote village of Sfantu Gheorghe. We spent the next few nights here. In this period was running a film festival right in the village, we stopped by in the evenings, was a beautiful atmosphere.

Spent most day at the beach in Sfantu Gheorghe. It's a very nice long wild beach here, we simply loved it. In the evening, we watched the sunset exactly where the Danube River runs into the Black Sea. Such an amazing moment.

Took a boat ride around Danube Delta canals, we saw so many bird species, so beautiful.

Another day in Sfantu Gheorghe, having delicious meals, fish soup and fresh fish with mashed potaoes prepared by local people. Absolutely delicious. The only inconvenient while in Danube Delta is that in the evening there are so many mosquitoes, you cannot imagine. But such a beautiful place!

Another day in Sfantu Gheorghe, having delicious meals, fish soup and fresh fish with mashed potaoes prepared by local people. Absolutely delicious. The only inconvenient while in Danube Delta is that in the evening there are so many mosquitos

From Bucharest to Danube Delta

Take the time to visit the historical Anafiotika and Plaka neighborhoods and climb the beautiful Lycabettus Hill! Wait for the sunset there!

Get lost on the island streets and beaches and end the day at a terrace!

Take a walk on the island's streets and stairs!

Island Hopping in Greece

Visit the city, eat gyros and enjoy a sunset from Lycabettus Hill!

Rent a car, head to Peloponnese Peninsula! Spend the night in Nafpio!

Head to Kastanitsa, visit around, get a good night sleep!

Head to Monemvasia, in the south of peninsula, visit the small island!

This is where the first Olympic Games took place in the year 776 BC! ;)

Visit the beautiful village of Dimitsana!

Peloponnese Itinerary

Flight to Tel Aviv. Checked in and explored the city a bit. They say you have to check the markets in the city to get the essence of the culture in the area.

Checked Carmel Market. Then Shuk HaCarmel, Levinsky Market,  Jaffa’s Hapishpishim flea market.

Then, we booked a Tel Aviv urban tour with a local. It's worth it.

Took a boat trip to admire the coastline from the sea.

and finished the day on the beaches of Tel Aviv.

Rented a car and traveled back in time to biblical town of Nazareth. Visited around. Visited  Basilica of the Annunciation.

Visited Capernaum, the fishing village with an old synagogue.

Visit to the holy city. Explored the Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Armenian quarters of the Old City.

Visited the Dead Sea - a salt lake bordering Jordan.

Drove to the south of Israel to get the taste of the desert, It's a super beautiful place with ancient mineshafts, arid, rocky landscape and clifftops.

Trip to Israel

Arrived in Bucharest. For the first day, we went sightseeing a bit. Was impressed by the massive, communist-era "Palace of Parliament".

Took the day to walk the streets, feel the vibe of the place. It has a lot of pubs, terraces, tea houses, there's a fresh atmosphere. I very much enjoyed Infinitea teahouse, a bit further from the city center, it has a gorgeous back garden. And loved Cismigiu Park.

Had breakfast and headed to the main railway station.

Took the train and went to Brasov, visited the city. It stands right below Tampa Mountain. It can be easily reached by gondola or on foot. The Black Church is an iconic image for the city. Also this very narrow street called "Rope Street". Many cool places to drink and eat something.

Continued with the medieval town of Sighisoara, in Transylvania region. Up on a hill, the old town within the fortress of Sighisoara is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Super nice cafes and restaurants in the old town. Spent the night there.

Continued with the medieval town of Sighisoara, in Transylvania region. Up on a hill, the old town within the fortress of Sighisoara is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Super nice cafes and restaurants in the old town. Spent the night there

Today we rented mountain bikes from Sighisoara and headed on the hills of Transylvania. Beautiful scenery up and down the hills and through the forest to the small village of Saschiz. It's a small Saxon vilage (there are several in the area).

From Sighisoara, took the train to Sibiu, another lovely town of Romania. Walked the streets of old center, stopped at Wien Cafe, they have some super delicious cakes. This city has eyed-roof houses, like they looking at you all the time. :)

From Sighisoara, took the train to Sibiu, another lovely town of Romania. Walked the streets of old center, in the 

Authentic Holiday in Romania

Arrived in Munich. Visited the city center on foot, had a beer and a wurst, yum.

Took the train to Augsburg, visited the small city, with its cute The Fuggerei, which is the world's oldest social housing complex still in use, but can also be visited. 

Took the train to Innsbruck, in Austria. It only takes around 2 hours. Visited the city center with its cute colourful houses by the river. Spent the night there.

Took the train to Innsbruck, in Austria. It only takes around 2 hours. Visited the city center with its cute colourful houses by the river.

Took the bus to Stubai Ski Resort. Got accommodation in the area. Spent the next few days skiing on this beautiful slopes.

Spent the day skiing on this beautiful slopes.

Winter in the Alps

Flew to Milan. Went to Piazza del Duomo, in the center of the city, admired The Gothic Duomo di Milano cathedral and simply watched people passing by.

Flew to Milan. Went to Piazza del Duomo, in the center of the city, admired 

Spent the whole day in Verona, walking the streets and visiting most important objectives in the city, including, of course, Juliet Balcony. <3

Spent the whole day in Verona, walking the streets and visiting most important objectives in the city, including, of course, 

Walked the beautiful city streets and canals up to Piazza San Marco, in the heart of Venice. The place is filled with people and restaurants and full of life. You can also take a gondola ride from there. Spent the night here.

Walked the beautiful city streets and canals up to Piazza San Marco, in the heart of Venice. The place is filled with people and restaurants and live. You can also take a gondola ride from there.

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