Travel tips for Rome for first time visitors and not only. I had visited Rome twice before my December 2019 trip, but both times it had been for 3 days only. And I always went there unprepared, so I didn’t even know what places to visit, and I knew even less about practical things needed for an enjoyable trip. Below Read More
My travels around Europe, including detailed itineraries, things to do, places to see, where to stay, where to eat, how to get, and my tips: everything to make planning a trip easier!
The best place to stay in Rome at the Vatican: Ottaviano Guest House
Looking for a place to stay in Rome? I have a recommendation! I had a hard time looking for a place to stay in Rome. My problem is always my budget and, as I prefer to stay in the city center, I have to compromise: either opt for a hostel or get a cheap hotel with not-the-brightest reviews that offer Read More
How to save money in Rome, Italy: money saving tips
My guide on how to save money in Rome Rome is outrageously expensive. Yes, I said it. I mean they charge for everything: in addition to entrance fees visitors have to pay for audioguides about 5-6 EUR and online bookings from 2 to 4 EUR. I am not joking: if you want to book an online ticket for Vatican Museums Read More
Should you visit Stonehenge in February?
I didn’t plan to visit Stonehenge in February, but the stars aligned this way 🙂 I had a business trip to London, and my dear boss, who knew I wanted to go to Stonehenge, said: ‘Why don’t we go to Salisbury for a day then?’ What it meant was that we didn’t have much choice, so rain-no rain, we had Read More
What to do in Irkutsk, Russia: 30+ things to do in Irkutsk
A full guide on what to do in Irkutsk, Russia, the gateway to Baikal Lake. In Moldova, the country I am from, it is generally considered that only Moscow and St Petersburg are worth any attention among the Russian cities. Many people here believe that outside these two cities every other place is underdeveloped, with awful roads, no infrastructure and Read More
The best things to do in Olkhon Island, Russia: 20+ places to see in Olkhon
My guide to the best places to visit and things to do in Olkhon Island, Russia Olkhon Island is a gem in Baikal Lake region of Russia’s Siberia. This island, where less than 2,000 people live permanently, has stunning landscapes ranging from dense forests to rocky and steep shores. It is equally spectacular in summer and winter, with winter having Read More
Olkhon Island, Russia: a full travel guide to the gem of Baikal Lake
My guide to Olkhon Island, one of the most beautiful places in the world! Siberia, one of Russia’s most vast regions, has many natural wonders, and Baikal Lake is one of them. The surroundings of the lake are rich in landscapes, including mountains, taiga, steppes, a volcanic depression, spectacular bays. While I wanted to visit all of them, Olkhon Island Read More
Wine Festival in Chisinau, Moldova: a local’s guide
A useful guide to the Wine Festival in Chisinau, Moldova, or Wine Day (that’s how we call it here). Did you know that Moldova is one of the twenty biggest wine producers in the world? We are a very small country and I think that considering the size of our territory we have quite many wine-producing centers 🙂 They are Read More
Around Baikal Lake: Taltsy Museum on a day trip from Irkutsk
When I was planning my trip to Baikal Lake in Russia’s Siberia, I decided immediately that I would use Irkutsk as my base. It meant that I wanted to see as many places around the city as I could. After checking I saw a place called Taltsy Museum, about 50 kilometers away from Irkutsk on the Angara River. I researched Read More
Public transport in Chisinau: a local’s guide to understand it
Frankly, the public transport in Chisinau is far from being perfect. Actually, I have yet to meet at least one person in this city who is happy with it. The problem is that the number of vehicles is limited, and during rush hours every bus is jam packed so there is no air to breathe. Now, add to this the Read More