Venice is, just like Rome and Florence, one of those magical places in Italy that you have to visit at least once in your life. Unfortunately, however, Venice is flooded by tourists these days which can have a negative impact on your experience of the city. Therefore, it’s time to explore the hidden gems in …
On a road trip through Italy, most travellers decide to spend their time in Tuscany in cities like Florence, Pisa, and Siena. On my first trip to Tuscany, I did the same. However, when I did a road trip through Italy by campervan last June, I visited another part of Tuscany: Southern Tuscany. I can’t …
When it’s your first time in Ireland, there’s one thing you should definitely do: visit the Cliffs of Moher. There are several day tours from Dublin that take you to these impressive cliffs. Alternatively, you can get to the Cliffs of Moher by bus from Galway. Bus Eireann will take you through the Burren National …
Studying Abroad might be the best time of your life. However, it may be hard to juggle a new environment, making friends, socialising ánd travelling all at the same time. Last year, I studied abroad and immensely enjoyed this new experience. In this post, I’ll tell you how to travel more during your study abroad …
Cinque Terre is one of the wonders of Italy. It consists of 5 lovely coastal villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Moreover, one of the best ways to explore this area is hiking the Cinque Terre paths. Last June, I hiked a large part of the Cinque Terre hike in one day. …
When my boyfriend and I were planning our 10 day Ireland itinerary, it was originally our plan to visit the Skellig Islands. However, it was not possible to get there using public transport. Therefore, I starting looking for other must-see islands in Ireland and stumbled upon the Aran Islands. We decided to take the ferry …
In June, I did an Italy road trip with a campervan. Italy is one of my favourite countries in the world, and although I’ve visited Italy several times before, I’d never visited Cinque Terre until now. Like the Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre is one of Italy’s most beautiful coastlines. I arrived at Levanto in the …
Last year, I made a ‘road trip’ by public transport in Scotland. In Scotland, I had been traveling solo. This summer, I wanted to make a similar trip to a different country. I didn’t need to think long: I knew I wanted to go to Ireland. However, this time I was not travelling solo but …
Rome, nicknamed the Eternal City, is probably my favourite city in the world. It has everything you might wish for: good food, sunny weather, and culture to spare. Probably, as a classicist (and one specialised in Latin), Rome is as close to heaven as I can get. I have been to Rome numerous times now, both …
In Umbria, a region in central Italy, you can explore Assisi, the birthplace of Saint Francis. A small town on a beautiful location: built on the slope of a hill, shining golden at the end of the day. Many pilgrims flock to this city, especially on a Sunday. However, even when you’re not a catholic/religious, …