An old maritime republic, Pisa retained much of the old pride from those medieval times when the Saracen raids made it mandatory for the city to become a naval power, launch its thriving trades and expand its control to other territories such as Sardinia, Palermo and Reggio ...
Tuscany tours: day trip from Florence to Siena
Traveling to Florence is always overwhelming. The city might not be huge, but from the first moments wandering around its cobbled alleys and historical buildings, it's immediately clear that its moniker of the cradle of the Renaissance wasn't given by accident. However, if you ...
Things to do in Florence, your guide to the cradle of the Renaissance
Florence has been defined in many ways, from the birthplace of the Renaissance to the cradle of Western civilization. Fodor's even claim that the Tuscan capital "changed the way we see the world". In 1966 a terrible flood covered the city with mud and volunteers from all over the ...
How to bargain in Farsi and remember the Persian numbers
It's very likely that, once in Iran, you will indulge in some shopping, and this is why it won't harm to know how to bargain in Farsi and also learn some Persian numbers, how they are written and pronounced. Chak wa chane zadan, or the art of bargaining in Iran They say ...
English to Farsi: How to ask for directions in Persian language
Going to your hotel from the airport? Trying to rent a taxi to go to the bazaar? Or just having problems to find a place? In this article, we are going to go through some practical sentences to help you ask for directions or rent a taxi, including the English to Farsi translation ...
Best time to visit India (plus tips on what to pack)
Many times I came across the question when is the best time to visit India. India is a huge country and has a very diverse climate, so the first thing you actually need to consider is what places in India are you planning to go. I have been traveling to India since 2011 and ...
Things to do in Cagliari, the ultimate guide
Sardinia is one of the hottest travel destinations in Italy for the summer thanks to its sun-soaked days and pristine beaches. However, not many know that the island makes it for a perfect trip any time of the year. Whether you are planning your trip to Sardinia in summer or ...
Things to do in Herat, Afghanistan
People call it city of knowledge and civilization and you might hear the local officials address it as Ancient Herat. After all, this province boasts thousands of years of history, before and after the invasion of Alexander the Great up to the rule of Ekhamanshi Emperor. Even ...
Eating out in Iran? Here are some useful tips in Persian language (Farsi)
So you've read my super popular (and super copied around the web!) article about the ten reasons why you should travel to Iran now and you've finally booked that ticket. If you are traveling to Iran's most popular tourist destinations such as Isfahan, Yazd or Persepolis, or you ...
What to do in Rome in the first two days
We all know how necessary it is to have plan when visiting a city, especially if you don't have much time but still want to make sure you see as many places as possible. To make it easy for you, here are some tips on what to do in Rome that will help you make the most of your ...