Hiking around Sammalisto Lake and experiencing Finland’s woodland
After our adventure around Päijänne Lake, we headed to the highly densely forested area blessed by Sammalisto and Lapakisto Lakes lapping its shores, ...
First time kayaking? In Finland’s second largest lake!
As anticipated in my previous post, I just got back from a great 4-day trip to Finland where I had the ...
Nature and fairy tales, dreaming of Finland
While I’ve always spent my school holidays on the beach (clear legacy of my Sardinian origins), recently I’ve been finding myself ...
Stepping back in medieval Europe between Brasov and Rasnov
After enjoying the beauty of, and soaking in, the clean nature of the Prahova Valley, the following stop of our ...
Peles Castle, eerie beauty and luxury in Sinaia
As promised in my previous post about my stay in the Prahova county, here I’m publishing a photo essay of beautiful Peles ...
Prahova county: soaking in Romania’s nature, royalty and spirituality
Picture yourself wandering around half-empty roads framed by slightly gothic houses with medieval features somehow resembling gnomes’ residences. Here a car ...
Colors and tradition, a photo journey around Dimitrie Ghica Park in Sinaia
After devoting a post to Sinaia’s pretty architecture, I thought it was only fair to show you also its green part, ...
Delicacies from a traditional Sardinian meal
Now in July, just for a little summer break from Rome’s hustle and bustle, I came up with the bright idea ...
Firouz Sherbat cafe, hidden gem in Isfahan’s Armenian district
When you travel, some of the most memorable moments are the unplanned ones, and this is precisely what happened during ...
Tabriz Bazaar, Iran’s oldest market – a photo journey
One of the the best things to do in Tabriz, and one of Iran’s most precious bazaars, Tabriz Grand Bazaar ...
Things to do in Tabriz, the City of Firsts
Known as the “city of firsts”, Tabriz is the capital of Iranian northern province of East Azerbaijan and hometown of ...
The world in a door, nuances of Iran
It’s a tradition that belongs to a not-so-remote past, and while now it’s not in use anymore, the traces it ...
10 places that will make you discover the real Sardinia
It’s that time of the year again. Sun, warm weather, summer vacations approaching, yet you haven’t decided where to spend ...
Pearls of travel wisdom from Shirazi poet Saadi
“A traveller without observation is a bird without wings” Saadi Shirazi, Iranian poet. Being this one of my favourite travel ...
Discovering Shiraz Nasir al-Mulk Mosque and Chasing Lights and Shadows in a Kaleidoscopic Journey
Nasir al-Mulk mosque is one of the top places to visit in Shiraz. Find out why it's famous, what makes it so stunning and our best tips on how to enjoy the visit.