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In my many conversations with the local Italians here in beautiful Turin, I occasionally learn things that I certainly hadn't read in a guidebook anywhere.

And I should know. I'm one of those travelers that voraciously reads… read full article

Topic:  General Travel | 4 Comments
Tags:  Turin

Even if I’m from Southeast Asia, there are some delicacies on this part of the globe which can certainly be a challenge to eat, especially for the western palate. And I whole-heartedly agree.

It’s not every day that I get to see people eat bugs… read full article

Topic:  Restaurants & Food | 6 Comments
Tags:  food

If you’re looking for the perfect destination in which to spoil your partner for the weekend, then you can’t do much better than Edinburgh.

With dramatic scenery, a thriving cultural scene, numerous shopping opportunities and a host of excellent bars and… read full article

Topic:  General Travel | 0 Comments
Tags:  Edinburgh, romance

Paris and jazz have a history almost as long as jazz itself.

Although jazz was born in the United States (arguably in New Orleans in the late 19th century), the form quickly spread to Europe, as many African-American “jazzmen” found that their… read full article

Topic:  Top five Monday | 0 Comments
Tags:  Art, nightlife, Paris

Sure, there are plenty of shops  for shopaholics in Rotterdam, but what about the avid collectors who have a special interest in comic books, intricate figurines and perhaps 1950s memorabilia?

This article is for those you who, like me, share a… read full article

Topic:  Tips and Ideas | 0 Comments
Tags:  shopping

Offering the traveler excellent wines, fine cuisine, and spectacular natural beauty, Chianti is located in the Tuscany region of Italy and is famous for the red wine called by the same name.

There are numerous wineries in the region and many of them are… read full article

Topic:  General Travel | 0 Comments
Tags:  Italy, Tuscany

Beautiful Design Hotels

Mr & Mrs Smith have chosen the luxury Life Gallery Hotel in Athens, Greece, as 'Hotel of the Week'. Their last week's pick was the Jupiter Hotel, a trendy… read full article

Topic:  Travel Picks Friday | 1 Comment
Tags:  France, hotels, transportation

All experienced travelers know that France can be quite a challenge (and highly-enjoyable) to explore because of the numerous interesting destinations one may find.

If you happen to visit France, I very much recommend dropping by its southwestern part which… read full article

Topic:  General Travel | 0 Comments
Tags:  Bordeaux, food, France, nightlife

One of the aspects that came out of the modernization of Budapest after their release from Soviet control was the rise in popularity of pubs in the city.

Pubs are very popular today and that is a direct result from a… read full article

Topic:  Restaurants & Food | 0 Comments
Tags:  Budapest, nightlife

Maybe it's fate that I was asked to write about what I'd consider the top Halloween destinations in Europe, since I have such an affinity for things like crypts and cemeteries.

Fate or not, I'm happy to tell you why I think these… read full article

Topic:  Tips and Ideas | 0 Comments
Tags:  Halloween, Paris, Prague, Rome

Dublin is no stranger to Halloween.

Bram Stoker who wrote Dracula hailed from here and the Irish people have been celebrating All Hallows’ Eve in various forms since the days of the Celts and it is thought that the Jack o’… read full article

Topic:  How to Tuesday | 2 Comments
Tags:  Dublin, festivals, Halloween

London. Victorian London.  Jack the Ripper.  Sweeney Todd.  See where we’re going?

London shortly before the turn of the 20th Century must have been a frightening place to be, and even to this day there are some fairly eerie attractions for… read full article

Topic:  Top five Monday | 0 Comments
Tags:  Halloween, London

Whether it’s the nightlife and pub scene that you crave, or savoring Greek and Sicilian cuisine at one of the local restaurants, Agrigento has it all.

If you are on the look out of chilling out and relaxing after a day of… read full article

Topic:  Restaurants & Food | 0 Comments
Tags:  nightlife, restaurants, sicily

For art lovers, Lisbon also has something to offer just about everyone. From contemporary galleries, urban street art, traditional fine art, to a new design museum, there is plenty to pack into your visit.

Among the more obvious visits are also the lesser… read full article

Topic:  Tips and Ideas | 0 Comments
Tags:  Art, Lisbon

Isabelle's Travel Guide shares some holiday tips for the travelers planning to visit Lisbon, Portugal. She also recommends to stay at the Hotel Borges, a 2-star hotel conveniently situated in the heart of the historic center.

Enchanted Traveler likes… read full article

Topic:  Travel Picks Friday | 0 Comments
Tags:  Art, France, green travel, Lisbon, shopping, solo travel