20 essential things to do in Italy

04/02/202601/02/2021 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

Sitting around the dinner table one night, after a few bottles of Chianti with some old friends (pre-Rona), most of whom had spent time as European tour guides and backpackers, I asked them to name the best Italy tourist attractions to see & the essential things to do in Italy. There was a lot of noisy conversation in the restaurant as some of them wanted to praise the less obvious stuff above the more mainstream, but there was still a lot of unanimous consensus with others. In no special order, I present to you the top essential things to do …

2021 travel destinations on my list

06/10/202526/01/2021 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

I know things aren’t looking well for travelers these days, but it doesn’t hurt to dream a bit, right? I’m also aware that all these restrictions that are put to keep all of us safe might get even stricter, so reaching any 2021 travel destinations is going to be an unexpected perk. With that said, let’s daydream a bit and pretend just for a while that everything’s ok. So keep on reading to discover my 2021 travel destinations, or, in other words, the best places I’d love to revisit in safe conditions. In collaboration with Hotels.com, but all views are …

Sailing the Ionian Islands: Discover Greece’s Stunning Waters by Boat

25/03/202618/01/2021 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

In 2020, my husband and I were lucky enough to go sailing the Ionian Islands for several weeks. We saw all the big islands but still haven’t covered everything. And, before writing about the experience in detail, in this travel blog article from The Travel Bunny, I’ll be sharing just a few details I’ve learned while doing research for our expedition at sea. But first things first! The Odyssey No guide to sailing the Ionian Sea in Greece can be complete without the mention of Homer and the Odyssey. The Odyssey relates the tale of Odysseus and his journeys and …

Tourism Industry Future: Insights into Next Year’s Travel Trends

06/10/202510/11/2020 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

The travel industry has been seriously impacted in the year 2020. Just before travel restrictions were introduced, there were signs of a downturn in the travel economy. Now, every individual working in the travel industry needs to address and tackle the new challenges raised by the coronavirus that appeared in the past year. In this article, I will pass on what travel experts from the travel and hospitality industry shared yesterday at the WTM and Travel Forward Virtual Conference. A glimmer of hope: Insights into the recovery of global travel had three speakers: Rachel Read (Head of Communication, ETOA), James …

New England Fall Foliage Drives: 6 Best Autumn Road Trips

25/03/202609/11/2020 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

New England fall foliage is a showcase for Mother Nature. Nowhere else in the United States are the colors of the fall as breathtaking and beautiful as they are in October in New England. Wondering what is the best time to see fall foliage in New England? That would be in the middle of autumn, but you can actually start going on scenic New England fall foliage drives as early as August. The shortening of the daylight hours causes the deciduous trees to start shedding their leaves earlier. Sure, it happens all over North America and around the world. But …