I recall saying to myself, back in 2017, that one day I’ll have to come back to Greece, to discover its northern part, along with the city of Thessaloniki and at least one more scenic island. That promise came after
A Scottish New Year’s tale: Glasgow and Edinburgh
Which Scottish city is better for a getaway: is it Glasgow, a former industrial powerhouse, that’s been trying to reinvent itself in the past years, by rebuilding its image and architecture, or is it Edinburgh, a former royal capital, that
Sicily: an ancient island at the tip of Italy’s boot
With a total coast length of 1,484 km, four international airports and a few major ports, Sicily, the biggest island of the Mediterranean Sea, is nowadays one of the hottest European summer destinations. And the word “hot” goes very well with July
Barcelona: uncovering Gaudí’s large playground
Is Barcelona one of the best travel destinations on the planet? What makes it so attractive to people all over the world? Has it got any secrets? And how surreal are the works of Antoni Gaudí in reality, compared to
Weekends in Portugal: discovering Porto and surfing in Peniche
Portugal had become one of my favorite destination, right after my first trip there, back in September 2017. Since then, I’ve been to Lisbon several times, and each one of the visits was one of a kind, with its own
My Dubai: the city of gold and skyscrapers
I’ve never been too interested in a trip to Dubai, I’ve always seen it as an artificial city, built with tons of money, which lacks a history of its own. Well, I have to say that after a week spent
Lisbon and Algarve: Portugal’s popular city and its best beaches
Is Portugal the best European destination of 2017? Searching a bit online, you will see that many articles say so. Checking a few photos will also increase these beliefs. But what’s with all this hype, that grew bigger and bigger
One week in the land of Gods: Athens and Mykonos
During the past years, my memories of Greece have been pretty vague. I’ve visited the country twice when I was a kid, 15-20 years ago, and still had in mind the sandy beaches, the crystal clear sea, the small white