Inside the Forbidden City Between Myth and Reality
As I walked across the Forbidden City’s entrance gate in Beijing I was overwhelmed with expectations. I had read a ...
Stunning S’Ardia horse race in Sedilo, Sardinia, racing for faith and tradition
S’Ardia, the wild horse race in Sedilo that takes places every 6th and 7th of July, never fails to attract ...
The mistakes I made when I traveled to Afghanistan
Travelling to Afghanistan is hard, but living there is much harder. It’s a daily struggle for the locals who grow ...
Traveling to (and living in) Afghanistan as a Western woman
“Khosh amadid be Afghanistan, welcome to Afghanistan”, a smiling and polite immigration officer at Kabul airport waved me in beyond ...
Where can I see the “real Iran”? Your questions answered
Where to find the real Iran? is a question I'm often asked. As Iran can be hardly compared to any other country, here I try to give an honest answer.
Walking in Rome, a journey through art and history
In Rome shops displaying the latest fashion trends, the smell of fresh bread and ragù and loud car horns make ...
Top 12 reasons to visit Italy
For years Italy has been one of the most popular travel destinations for tourists from the world over. Culture, beauty, ...
Caravanserai as cultural crossroads along the Silk Roads: Iran’s Izadkhast
There is a place in Iran that, in my opinion, is not capturing the attention it should. Nestled in the very ...
Modernity and tradition in a spirituality-laden Agrigento
It was only a coincidence that we happened in Agrigento minutes before the parade for the saint patron Calogero started, ...
Greek glory in Agrigento’s Valle dei Templi, Sicily
Many are the things you can’t afford to miss if you go to Sicily for the first time, and one ...
Exploring Fortaleza and the natural beauty of northeastern Brazil
“Abacaxi, óleo de coco, camarão, lagosta!” Pineapple, coconut oil, grilled shrimps, lobster. These the main products offered by the noisy ...
Things to do in Lebanon, enchanted corner of the Mediterranean
Fascinating, controversial and enchanting corner of the Mediterranean, despite its small size, there are countless things to do in Lebanon. ...
Under the spell of the old Tehran
Between palaces, gardens and mansions, Iran’s capital is as glamorous as it gets, but if you ask me, the most fascinating ...
The unconventional adventures of an Italian in Iran
The beginning of 1394 according to the Persian calendar, still haftsin (Nowruz-set tables) enlivening restaurants and hotel halls all over ...
Persepolis and Pasargadae, traveling for a glimpse into Iran’s glorious history
Many are the posts I’ve already written about the capital of Iran’s Fars province, describing the romance Shiraz never fails to ...
