In contrast to the sunny Tuscan landscape that I had been daydreaming of for years, the Tuscany that welcomed us was wet and dreary. I was with my team, filming a documentary in Rome. But a couple of days before our shoot wrapped up, we had an opportunity to make a side trip to Florence,…
Category: Europe
Pinay Traveller Recommends #19: The Daniel Airstream Hotel
Smart Luxury…this is the phrase coined by Hotel Daniel to describe its brand. And this extends to their adorable trailer hotel in Vienna. For 112 Euros a night, you get to stay in this 16 square meter Silver Creek Clipper Airstream circa 1952. The Airstream can be found in the garden adjacent to the hotel….
How to Travel through Europe Cheaply
Is it possible to travel through Europe cheaply? Definitely, according to this infographic from Travel and Leisure! Here are some tips on how to go gallivanting through Europe without breaking the bank.
Andrew McCarthy’s Camino de Santiago
I’m finding it difficult to jump-start my Camino de Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage (which I have declared I would do next year). To be honest, the thought of walking at least 100 kilometers on my own intimidates me. That the Camino de Santiago is IN Spain makes things a little more complicated. I have travelled…
Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Countries to Visit in 2013
Lonely Planet has released its much awaited Top 10 list of countries to visit in 2013. Topping the list is Sri Lanka, which is fast becoming a top value-for-money destination. The list also includes Montenegro, a country relatively unknown to me.:) Read the list and plan your trip/s now!