Delve into a treasure trove of travel guides, tips, and advice that span the globe, uncovering the hidden gems and must-visit locations that make each journey unique. We (Angela Corrias and Sayed Hamed Hosseiny) share our firsthand experiences, offering personal anecdotes and insider knowledge to help you plan your own remarkable adventures.
Touristy yet traditional, Trastevere is one of the most famous areas of Rome. Even though most tourists like to linger here from morning to evening, the younger through the night, it may come as a surprise to learn that with so many hidden spots, there is much to discover about secret Trastevere. Who has been … Read more
For as much as I enjoyed the Pettah district, there are many other places to visit in Colombo. One of the most important and culture-rich destinations in Sri Lanka, Colombo is a vibrant capital packed with landmarks to explore, great restaurants, luxury hotels, fantastic Ayurveda spas, and charming temples. I spent a few days in Colombo so … Read more
One of my favorite stops during my hectic two-week trip to Sri Lanka has been the colorful, extravagant, loud Pettah, possibly the district in Colombo that seems to be the most redolent of their colonial past than all of the others. In Sri Lanka, I met other friends and the occasion of our trip was the wedding of our … Read more
So you are planning a 2-week Italy itinerary and spending some 4 days in Rome. So huge and eternal that picking what not to miss in your first trip is overwhelming. Yet, there are some places that you will visit even if you don’t plan it. The Spanish Steps is one of these landmarks. Central, … Read more
Living in Rome has the great benefit of giving me the chance to explore every single corner of such a culturally rich city. When I was traveling constantly and leading a pretty nomadic life I thought I needed to stop somewhere for a while to have more time to regularly update my website. As it … Read more
Climbing to the peaks of and getting lost in the beauty of the Red Valley and Rose Valley in the stunning region of Cappadocia Turkey.
What to see and the best tips to best enjoy your visit to Göreme Open Air Museum, one of the top things to see in Cappadocia, Turkey.
Towards the end of our tour along the Ihlara Valley, one of the best things to do in Cappadocia, my friends and I started feeling hungry. Although we were approaching lunchtime and restaurant, when we stopped for a short break, we couldn’t resist the temptation of sampling some of the traditional food we saw some … Read more
Even after getting mugged and deciding I wasn’t going back to the beach, I had a quick trip to the cultural pride of Fortaleza in northern Brazil, the Dragão do Mar, or Sea Dragon, where I always enjoy hanging around and just observe what they have planned for the day. Dragão do Mar, in fact, … Read more
On my very second day in Brazil I was mugged in Fortaleza while strolling along one of my favorite beaches, Beira Mar. Before you think “You should have known Brazil is dangerous”, let me tell you that yes, I know many Brazilian cities bear a very sad record when it comes to street crime, but … Read more
Imagine an inlaid wooden table with a porcelain tea set comprising of pot and tiny cups with around wooden chairs of the same style as furniture of a simple room decoration. Now picture busy women rushing their just-made warm cookies and pouring the adored hot drink coming from the exotic Orient to gown-clad ladies squeezed … Read more
After my 3-day stroll in Liguria to visit the Cinque Terre, and on my way back I stopped in the region’s capital, Genoa, for a day. I got so swept away by work and travel that somehow my words and photos on this vibrant Italian city were postponed indefinitely, until now, that after Thailand and … Read more
During our day trip to Doi Inthanon we briefly stopped at what our guide called the Monks’ Market, a feast of colors, handicraft and tantalizing fruits, and one of the best things to do in Chiang Mai. As local markets are always a great way to delve into the local culture and also one of … Read more
At first glance, Chiang Mai doesn’t exactly leap to mind as an exciting Asian hub, especially if compared to the vibrant Thai capital, Bangkok, barely an hour plane away. The best way I found to start experiencing the city? Learning how to meditating in Chiang Mai with Buddhist monks. As you might have gathered from … Read more
One of the things I liked less in Bangkok and Phuket was the locals’ attitude of focusing everything around the tourism industry. Thailand devotes a lot of money, energy and resources to the tourism industry, but often what they offer to foreigners is simply that, a tourist experience, rather than an authentic involvement with Thai … Read more