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

Bari was the starting point of our holiday travel in Puglia region of Italy. Italy is gorgeous ans Puglia is among my favourite regions of the country. Located in the south of the country, right at the heel of the Italian boot, the region is famous for its white cities along the Adriatic coast, its old olive groves and perfect beaches. 

From Bari, we rented a car and headed along the coast to our first stop, Polignano a Mare. It's a supreb small town perched on a limestone cliff. Beautifuil old town with fine white buildings and the most spectacular views over the sea.

This is the point with the most panoramic view in the city.

We took time to relax at the most beatiful beach, Lama Monachile, which is actually a cove with a small pebble beach flanked by dramatic cliffs.

We spent the first night in Polignano a Mare.

On the second day, after breakfast, we jumped in the car and headed to nearby coastal town of Monopoli.

We visited the lovely small town of Monopoli and had a walk along beautiful Lungomare sea-front promenade and towards the small port with fishermen and fishermen boats.

Ostuni is known as The White City because of its white buildings in the old town. It's a beautiful town with its center sitting on a hill. It's a lovely town. We took the time to visit its super narrow streets and admired every corner of it and every small cafe we we found pretty much around every corner of the town.

At the end of the day we arrived in the unique town of Alberobello, which is a spectacular town with particular architecture, the famous "trulli", traditional Puglian stone huts with cone-shaped roofs. We visited the gorgeous town and spent the night in one of these magical trulli.

After the breakfast, it was time to hit the road again.

We headed to Gallipoli, on the Ioanian Sea. The cutest thing about Gallipoli is that the old town is situated on a small island you can access via an old bridge. We checked the photogenic Gallipoli Fish Market and visited the old town.

We then drove to one of the most beautiful spots on this part of Italy, Grotta della Poesia. It's a natural swimming pool, a hole in the cliffs by the sea, where you can swim in crystal claer waters.

At the end of the day we arrived in Otranto, where we spent the night.

We were a bit tired of so much sightseeing from previous day, so we decided to spend the entire day by the beach.

We drove to Baia dei Turchi. After we parked the car, we had a short walk through a pine forest and the arrived at this absolutely gorgeous beach, Baia dei Turchi, with sand beach and shallow clear water. It was pure pleasure to spend the day here.

In the evening we drove back to Bari and spent the last night here.

It was our final day in Puglia region. Before leaving to the airport we had just enough time to wander through Bari old center and have something to eat.

Road Trip in Puglia

Arrived in Nicosia, a fascinating and dynamic city

Spent time exploring historic sights and museums. Also explored a bit the Turkish side of the city.

Rented a car and headed to the coast, in Paphos. It's where Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty was born. Visited  the Tombs of the Kings, Kato Paphos Archaeological Park.

Went for a hike along the coast in Akamas Peninsula and went swimming at a secluded beach.

Did stop many times on the way from Paphos to Larnaca. Like Kourion Archaeological Site, Kolossi Castle, Kalymnos Beach.

Spent the day exploring the city of Larnaca, wandering the streets of old town, Church of St Lazarus, seaside promenade.

 home to migratory flamingoes in the winter months

Road Trip in Cyprus

Arrived in Cluj, Romania's vibrant city, with vibrant night life as well.

Visited around. I liked this neighbourhood on a hill with nice view over the city.

Also, Botanical Garden Museum is very nice. 

Rented a car and went tu Cheile Turzii are, beautiful mountainous formations. Did a hike there with nice views from there.

Then visited Turda Salt Mine, huge and unique, with an amphitheater and fun attractions.

Visite Rimetea, one of the most beautiful villages in the country. It is small, with white and green houses and with spectaculat mountain rock in the "backyard".

You can hike up to the peak, in Piatra Secuiului. Absolutely gorgeous.

Went to a mountainous resort, Marisel. Had luch at "Cabana Moţilor" hut, traditional Romanian food, super delicious. Then hiked the Transylvania hills around.

Four Days In and Around Cluj, Romania

Sifnos is a small mountainous island with beautiful villages, pretty bays and nice beaches. We were looking for a quit destination for our holiday and decided on Sifnos. We had an evening arrival on the island, coming by ferry.

We transferred from Kamares port to Apollonia village, where we stayed.

The day started so beautifully with coutryside surroundings from our B&B. It was exactly what we were expecting. Then we stopped for breakfast at a cafe in Apollonia, a place with a balcony and countryside view.

After we walked a bit on the streets of Apollonia, we went to the beautiful Faros Beach. It was quiet perfect place. We spent a few hours here, swimming, reading and relaxing.

From the beach we followed a trail and ended up at Chrissopiggi, one f the most famous churches in Sifnos sitting on a small peninsula between Faros and Sifnos. We spent some more time swimming and resting in the shades on the beach here.

Then moved to Platis Gialis, also a beach resort.

In the evening, we got back to Apollonia, where we stayed, by bus. We actually caught the last one.

Today we headed to Cheronissos, a remote bay on the northern part of the island. It was a beautiful quiet corner with only two tavernas and nothing else in Cheronissos.

In the afternoon we moved to Vathy, one of the main beach resorts of the island. We spent the rest of the day here. It's beautiful, but not as quiet as Cheronissos Beach.

We took a taxi towards Kamares port. Before leaving the island, we had a late breakfast at a waterfront terrace.

Summer on Sifnos Island

Arrive in Bali and transfer to your hotel in Seminyak. Spend the day relaxing on Seminyak Beach, exploring the local area, and enjoying a beautiful sunset. Dine at a local restaurant in the evening.

Explore Seminyak, visiting Petitenget Temple and browsing Seminyak Square.

Later, head to Canggu for some surfing or relaxation at a beach club like Finns. End the day with dinner and drinks in Canggu or Seminyak.

Travel to Ubud and start your day by visiting the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, home to hundreds of playful monkeys.


Continue to Ubud Palace, a historical building that showcases Balinese architecture and cultural heritage.

Browse the Ubud Art Market for unique souvenirs, including handmade crafts, clothing, and jewelry.

Enjoy a traditional Balinese dance performance before settling in for the night.

Embark on a sunrise trek to Mount Batur, where you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding area.



After the trek, relax in the natural hot springs at the base of Mount Batur to soothe your muscles.



Return to Ubud and unwind for the rest of the day, enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of the area.



Explore Besakih Temple, known as Bali's "Mother Temple" and the largest and holiest temple on the island.

Visit the Tirta Gangga Water Palace, a former royal palace with beautiful water gardens and fountains.

End the day at Taman Ujung Water Palace, another serene spot with scenic views of the mountains and ocean. Stay overnight in Amed or Candidasa.

Spend the day in Amed, snorkeling or diving in the area's crystal-clear waters, which are home to vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life. Relax on the beach and enjoy fresh seafood in the evening.

Take a fast boat to Nusa Penida and visit Kelingking Beach, where you can take in the dramatic cliffside views.

Explore Broken Beach, a picturesque cove with a natural rock archway over the water.

Visit Angel's Billabong, a natural infinity pool with stunning ocean views. Return to Bali in the evening and stay in Sanur or Kuta.


Visit Uluwatu Temple, perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean, and explore the surrounding area.

Spend the day relaxing at Padang Padang Beach, a popular spot for sunbathing and swimming.

End the day at Bingin Beach, where you can unwind and watch the sunset.

In the evening, watch the Kecak Fire Dance at Uluwatu Temple and dine at a seafood restaurant in Jimbaran Bay.

Spend your final day in Bali relaxing, shopping for souvenirs, or enjoying the last bit of sun before transferring to the airport for your departure flight.

Our 10-Day Bali Adventure

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

Arrived in Bordeaux. Explored the city on foot. Visited Le Musée du Vin et du Négoce. Spent all the nights in Bordeaux.

Explored Bordeaux surroundings through Saint Emilion vineyards on bike.

Visited Arcachon’s Bay in the Atlantic Coast.

Climbed Pyla's Sand Dune, the biggest sand dune in Europe. 

Bordeaux and Surroundings

Arrived in Stone Town, Zanzibar. Explored the city by stolling on the streets of this beautiful city.

Took a taxi to Jambiani Beach. It's a small village on Zanzibar’s Southeastern coast. It's so beautiful and less touristic. We relaxed at the beach.

We liked the place so much that we spent another day here.

We had to check The Rock Restaurant. It's a small restaurant on a rock in Indian Ocean just 25 minutes nortf of Jambiani Beach.

We moved to Nungwi for the best beaches, miles and miles with turquoise waters and white sand.

Diving day. Mnemba Atoll is a reef with strong currents, it’s the perfect place to try diving.

Zanzibar

Arrived in Cologne, Germany in the evening. Spent the night there.

First stop, Cochem. A beautiful town on the bank of the Moselle river with colourful buildings lining the riverfront and vineyards on the hillsides surrounding the town and an imposing castle sitting on a hill above the town. Spent the whole day here and also spent the night.

Würzburg is located in a beautiful landscape, on the banks of the River Main and surrounded by hills. Visited the city and Marienberg Fortress.

Well preserved medieval town, beautiful. Spent the night here.

We spent the day walking the city walls and gates of beautiful Rothenburg upon Tauber. Spend another night here.

another beautifully preserved medieval town.

We enjoyed the city and, of course, the beer halls.

Romantic Road

Arrived in Amman, Jordan's capital. Spent the afternoon in the city. 

And climbed up to the citadel just before sunset for a stunning view over the city rooftops

Visited Roman site of Jerash - temples, ruined buildings, columns, plazas and amphitheatres to explore.

Took the King’s Highway for a more scenic route towards Petra

Visited the beautiful archaeological site of Petra. Hiked up to the Monastery. Also did hikes up to the High Place of Sacrifice and the Al Khubtha trail.

Arrived in the desert landscape of Wadi Rum - a UNESCO World Heritage site - huge area of stunning golden rock and sand stretching in every direction. Spent the night in Bedouin camp.

Road Trip in Jordan

Usually visited within a tour in Tuscany region of Italy, Florence deserves at least one full day. Here's an itinerary that made me fall in love with the city.

Because I arrived in the city by train, my first stop was Accademia Gallery, which is on the way from the train station to the city center. It's a beautiful art museum with artworks by by Michelangelo, Renaissance paintings and Russian icons.

Not far from Academia Gallery, it's Mercato Centrale, a place where you can grab a snack and good coffee. It's actually a nice market place on two stores with a great variety of Italian food and products.

The next stop was Florence Cathedral Of Santa Maria Del Fiore, Il Duomo. Duomo is a massive cathedral in the center of Florence built during Florentine Renaissance.

It was there in Florence that I found out that the famous gelato italiano (the Italian ice cream) was born right there in Florence. Gelateria Edoardo is a family business and they sell one of the best ice creams I tasted.

I then reached Ponte Vecchio, the famous Florence landmark, the image that you see on most postcards from the city. This is the only bridge to cross the Arno River that wasn't destroyed during Second World War. It's a covered bridge, now home to  jewelry shops.

Not far from Ponte Vecchio is Piazza Della Signoria, a stunning square surrounded by statues, monuments and fountains.

It's here in Piazza della Signoria that stands Palazzo Vecchio, meaning Old Palace, now home to the town hall of Florence.

Uffizi Gallery is one of the most important art galleries in the world displaying an impressive collection of paintings and artworks, Renaissance masterpieces. If you want to visit, you have to book way in advance.

Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence is a stunning church, the final resting place of Michelangelo and Galileo.

Piazza di Santa Croce is a beautiful square and nice place to have a rest after so much visiting admiring the views from there and the passers-by.

In the end, I stopped at All’Antico Vinaio to boog a good panino

One Day in Florence

Modern Berlin is one of the most popular cities to visit in Europe. It's a historic city, full of culture and, in modern times, has become very cosmopolitan. Here's how my city break in Berlin looked like!

In my first day in the city I visited some major attractions. I started with Checkpoint Charlie, which was one of the most well-known border crossings between East and West Germany. It's now a symbol of the once divided city and it's one of the most visited spots of Berlin.

East Side Gallery are remains of Berlin Wall, now covered in beautiful graffiti. You can walk along the pretty long wall and admire the meaningful graffiti.

I also checked Berlin Holocaust Memorial, a memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. It's a large square which small slopes and many concrete slabs symbolizing the lost lives.

The huge Brandenburg Gate is a landmark of Berlin and has become a European symbol of unity and peace.

After my long walk along Berlin's history, I ended up in Tiergarten, one of the most beautiful urban parks I've been to. Originally, a hunting ground, it's now a very big park with meadows and alleys and lakes and shadows where you can walk or have a picnic.

I started my second day in Berlin with a walk along the River Spree. I walked along the banks of the river admiring the scenery along the way. Spree Riverfront is a nice area, where local use to gather on weekends, sitting on the green area by the river.

Also on the River Spree, Museum Island is a gather of many Berlin museums and attractions. You can take a full day only to check a few of them, like Old Museum, New Museum, Bode Museum, the Old National Gallery. It's also a place where youngsters come and meet and spend time.

I decided I had enough of history and main attractions for this short visit to Berlin and just wanted to feel the atmosphere of a hip district of Berlin. Kreuzberg is a hip corner of Berlin with  street art, graffiti, and nice cafes and the coolest people around.

Finally, I paid a visit to Markthalle Neun, a food market with a fine variety of international food, also shops and a cool place for some cultural events.

Weekend in Berlin

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

In the first day on my London city break, I checked the major attractions of the big city.

I started my first day walk with Houses of Parliament, one of the landmarks of London. Palace of Westminster is a sumptuous building that serves as the meeting place for the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Just nearby, you can admire another landmark of London, Big Ben, the beautiful clock tower of London, a must see photo stop while in Westminster area.

The imposing Westminster Abbey, the cathedral where royal wedding and other important religious events take place. 

The famous 10 Downing Street is the official residence and office of the British Prime Minister.

I continued my walk with a refreshing walk in one of the most beautiful parks of London in my opinion, St James’s Park. I took a break on a sunbed in the green grass of the park watching the cute squirrels around.

Next, I visited the very famous Buckingham Palace, the principal residence for Britain’s Royal Family and the official administrative headquarters for the Monarch.

In the afternoon I moved from London's busiest spots to a cooler neighbourhood of London, Camden. The neighbourhood is famous for its markets and for its nightlife. It's also the home neighbourhood of late British singer Amy Winehouse.

The second day started in Covent Garden. It's a cool hub in London with shopping area, performers, museums, markets and beautiful streets. I took a long stroll  there staring at people, shopping windows and also stopped for a coffe at one of the many pubs in the area.

I ended up in Trafalgar Square, a famous and beautiful square in London. The Square's name commemorates an important historical moment in UK, the Battle of Trafalgar.

Stopped by The National Gallery, an art museum in Trafalgar Square with an impressive collection of paintings

It's an old London street, which is home to one of London’s oldest theatres, like the Theatre Royal.

One of London’s most vibrant squares, a good place to stope and stare ath passers by.

Another of London's famous squares with a round open space in the moddle.

The third day started with Tower of London, a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London.

Continued with Borough Market, my favourite food market in London, where you can actually stop for lunch.

My London break ended with well known Tate Modern, one of the world’s great galleries dedicated to modern art

London City Break

Edinburgh is a magnificent Scotland city. It's the city that inspired JK Rowling for creating the Harry Potter series, so there are many fantasctic sights to check here, from visiting a beautiful castle to climbing a volcano.

We first visited the most notable place on the city, the Edinburgh Castle. Sitting on top of Castle Rock, the remains of a dormant volcano, the castle was build in 12th century serving as a fortress to defend the city. Inside the castle, we admired the Crown Jewels and Royal chambers there.

After visiting the castle we walked on the Royal Mile, stopping at different interesting spots along the way. The Royal Mile is this one mile busy street that connects Edinburgh Castle with Holyrood Palace, lined with shops and eateries and beautiful buildings

On Royal Mile, we stopped at Camera Obscura, on the top of a six floor building. The rooms there are filled with illusions, puzzles, and optical tricks. As we travelled with kids, it was a fun stop for them, but for us as well. Plus, we admired Edinburgh streets from above the building.

We tasted some good whisky and lerned about the distilling of scotch whisky at Scotch Whisky Experience.

St Giles' Cathedral is one of Scotland's symbols. The church was built in 14th century and is the main church of Edinburgh  today. 

At the end of the Royal Mile, we arrived at the splendid Palace of Holyroodhouse. The official residence in Scotland of Queen Elizabeth is open to public when the queen is not in Scotland. The popular attractions of the palace are the chambers of Mary, Queen of Scots.

We ended the day with a visit at this fantasctic green area on top of a hill. Just a few minutes walk from the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Arthur’s Seat is located in magnificent Holyrood Park. The park is actually the remains of an extinct volcano that erupted 350 million years ago. We hiked to the highest point of the park, Arthur's Seat. There are fantastic views over the city and the sea from there.

We started our second day in Edinburgh with a vist to the National Museum of Scotland. It's free to enter and there are interesting exhibits of Scottish history, art, science and technology.

Surgeons' Hall Museums housed in a 1832 building displays one of the largest collections of pathological specimens in the world.

The Scottish National Gallery is free to visit and it has some nice art collections. National collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions.

After we had enough of museums, we took a walk in Princes Street Gardens, the beautiful green hill with wonderful views of the city.

We then had a walk on Victoria Street, we admired its colorful façades and Gothic architecture.

In the afternoon we headed away from Edinburgh and paid a visit to picturesque Dean Village, the quiet village with beautiful gardens and fine 19th century buildings.

Two Days in Edinburgh

Took a flight to Ponta Delgada, on São Miguel Island in Azores. Rented a car and headed away from the city, to be closer to beautiful nature on the island.

Got accommodation in Ginetes, in the west.

Drove to Sete Cidades, a town situated in the center of a volcanic crater, between two lakes - will lead you to the most famous point of the island, over the lakes and the volcanic crater. There are different viewpoints of observation and hiking trails around. The most beautiful points are Do Rei viewpoint and Miradouro Da Boca Do Inferno.

We ate at Restaurante Lagoa Azul, very good and cheap.

Visited the pineapple plantation A Arruda in Ponta Delgada. It's free to visit the plantation. There's a cafe outside where you can drink fresh pineapple juice.

Visited the lava grotto named Gruta Do Carvao, very interesting.

On the way back to the accommodation, drove on rocky west coast, then visited Ponta dos Mosteiros, where gigantic Atlantic waves run against the dramatic cliffs.

Visted Ponta Da Ferraria. There's a hot spring there, we had a swim in it.

Then drove to Caldeira Velha, a hot spring in the middle of the forest, so beautiful and relaxing.

We stopped to eat at Restaurante Bar Caldeiras.

old spa village Furnas. Took a walk along Lake Furnas and ended up in the city’s botanical garden Terra Nostra.

Visited Caldeiras Vulcanicas - geysers and sulfur smell.

In the last day, we hiked to Salto Do Prego Waterfall. The hiking starts at Faial da Terra village.

Beautiful Azores

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.

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