Iran bazaars: where are the best ones and why visit them
One of my very favourite activities everywhere I go, be it a destination I know or a new discovery, is ...
Painfully wounded Tabriz Blue Mosque
Tabriz Blue Mosque was built in 1465 under the rule of Muzaffar al-Din Jahan Shah, leader of the Qara Quyounlu ...
Traditional Iranian Food – 10 Persian Dishes You Must Try in Iran
After breakfast naturally comes lunch, and in Iran, every meal is a very serious business. You guessed it, after the ...
Homemade Iranian breakfast in Lahidjan, Gilan province
In Lahidjan, beautiful town in northern Iran’s Gilan province, lapped by the Caspian Sea on one side and framed by ...
Photo Essay – The People of Iran
Different styles, different professions, different leisure activities. Here is an overview of the people I ran across in the two ...
Picnicking in Iran
When it comes to picnicking, Iran is the real deal. If your first thought for a Sunday picnic involves relaxing and ...
A photo stroll around Ghilarza, my hometown in central Sardinia
A photo-reportage from a typical Sardinian village, Ghilarza, which happens to be also Antonio Gramsci’s and my hometown. Stone walls, ...
From Galle to Yala’s leopards, remembering the tsunami in southern Sri Lanka
On our first trip out of Colombo we headed south, to Galle precisely, a quaint town of clear Dutch legacy. ...
Uncovering secret Trastevere with Scopri Roma
Touristy yet traditional, Trastevere is one of the most famous areas of Rome. Even though most tourists like to linger ...
Enjoying the culture, traditions and Ayurveda of Colombo, Sri Lanka
For as much as I enjoyed the Pettah district, there are many other places to visit in Colombo. One of the most ...
Pettah, enjoying the colorful side of Colombo, Sri Lanka
One of my favorite stops during my hectic two-week trip to Sri Lanka has been the colorful, extravagant, loud Pettah, possibly ...
Spanish Steps Facts and How to Enjoy this Famous Rome Landmark
So you are planning a 2-week Italy itinerary and spending some 4 days in Rome. So huge and eternal that ...
In Piazza Vittorio, wandering around Rome’s multicultural heart
Living in Rome has the great benefit of giving me the chance to explore every single corner of such a ...
Hiking the Red Valley and Rose Valley in Cappadocia, Turkey
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.
Visiting Göreme Open-Air Museum in 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.