Are you looking for the best things to do in Porto? Read my recommendations below. The most beautiful bookshop in the world… The most beautiful McDonalds in the world… One of the most beautiful railway stations in the world… One of the most beautiful coffee shops in the world… One of the most beautiful streets […]
How to apply for a Schengen visa for Spain (with kids) This guide applies to South African passport holders. I've said this before and I'm saying it again- you must really want to visit a Schengen country in order to go through the Schengen visa application process. Apart from UK and USA visas which are […]
The Best Things to do in Madrid Madrid, is often seen only as a gateway to other parts of the country. We found it to be a beautiful city in its own right, full of architectural wonders like grand palaces, magnificent monuments, tree-lined boulevards, charming fountains and unique green spaces. A family-friendly city, there are […]
A visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa from Florence It is the only building in the world that millions of people have “tried to straighten”…and have failed. Yes, I am talking about the leaning tower of Pisa . Photographing oneself holding up the tower is a touristy must-do in Pisa. The precise distance from the […]
How to plan a trip to Spain and Portugal Spain had been on my bucket list for a long while, but planning a trip to Spain and Portugal was not easy - because as usual, we tried to do too much in a short space of time. We decided to add Portugal to our itinerary […]
The best of Barcelona in one day “Barcelona is a very old city in which you can feel the weight of history; it is haunted by history. You cannot walk around it without perceiving it.” Carlos Ruiz Zafon Before I go any further, let me emphasise that I do not recommend going to Barcelona for […]
The Best things to do in Rome “Rome is the city of echoes, the city of illusions, and the city of yearning.”- Giotto di Bondone, Renaissance painter My thoughts about Rome Rome was our last stop in a whirlwind vacation consisting of a Mediterranean cruise and a tour of Italy's major cities. It left me […]
Travel to Turkey Turkey is a land of great contrasts, a country where you can ski in the morning and sunbathe in the afternoon, explore ancient ruins and shop for modern fashions. enjoy the nightlife of a big city or relax in a small village. Turkey is a land of ancient history and culture. It […]
5 Amazing London Experiences (Besides Sightseeing) Traveling to London can be one of the most memorable experiences of your life. It’s one of the prettiest and most impressive cities on the planet, and it’s absolutely packed with noteworthy history and architecture. In fact, there’s so much to see that sightseeing ultimately dominates a lot of […]