Planning for a family city break in Berlin? Being the capital and the largest city, it is a must-visit when in Germany. Berlin is easily the biggest city we’ve explored (so far). Five days weren’t enough to cover all the…
All the Nice things in Nice
We’ve established from the previous posts that when in Rome, you’re told to do as the Romans do. But when you happen to find yourself in the vicinity of Nice, France, you don’t have to try too hard to pose…
Traditional Bolognese Fare at Ristorante Nicola
Walking in Bologna was like visiting the past and seeing present Italy in a whole new light. It is home to the oldest university in the world, the University of Bologna, which was founded in 1088 and is still…
Rome Alone
Five hours in the Eternal City is never enough to cover and discover all that this enchanting commune has to offer. That’s what I had though when hubby and I went to “roam alone in Rome” for some me-time. It includes…
The Alcatraz Island – The Famous Tourist Trap
If you love watching movies, especially the ones based on true stories, actual historical places, or real people (those whose names became popular either because of their good deeds or their notoriety), then you have probably seen “The Rock” and…
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The Musical Greats of Seattle
Seattle, Washington, known as the City of Goodwill and also as Emerald City, is known for coffee, rainy weather, the Space Needle, and some great musical legends. While it may not be along the lines of New York or Hollywood…
Where to? Emerald City versus City By The Bay
Twelve hours apart from each other by car and just about two hours by plane, Seattle and San Francisco tend to be two cities with a highly educated, nature-loving, culturally-rich population. They are both favourites among travellers, especially those who…
Much Ado About The Space Needle
Seattle is considered the major commercial, educational, and cultural powerhouse of the western Washington region. It may seem like an ordinary city, but you would never want for anything when you visit the place. The city boasts of extraordinary and…
Vapiano – Freshness at its Best
Another city I explored on my ten-day-being-away-from-hubby was Nuremberg. It’s not my first time there, it is in fact a city I’ve often been to but, I always go about with the whole family. This time, going about alone,…
The Best of South African Beaches: Stunning Shorelines
South Africa is a beautiful and vibrant country, and with such a vast history – both devastating and exciting – there’s so much for tourists to experience here. With millions of people visiting South Africa every year, there’s no…
Pizza from Where it Originally Is
Alighieri’s statue at Piazza Dante — Naples would be one of the city that surprised me…and not positively. Compared to the other European cities we’ve been to, it is quite unsightly – but, maybe because it is quite an…
Rooms on a Budget Through Hotel Discount Sites
Shopping is always fun when you are getting things at a bargain. The same is true when shopping for hotel accommodations for your vacation. There are budget rooms and suites available in many hotel discount sites online. All you need to do…
