walking from vatican city to trastevere

Vatican City to Trastevere walk on our second day in Rome

If you thought we covered a lot on the first day, think again! The second day of our Rome holiday was probably the toughest, but also the most amazing. We walked from Vatican City to Trastevere, starting early in the morning, and finishing after nightfall. However, we took plenty of breaks to enjoy Rome’s beautiful views, grab a bite or have a drink. I feel like I have to warn you in advance, though. If you plan to go walking from Vatican City to Trastevere it will take you more than 12 hours to cover everything we’ve done. And while …

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rome holiday itinerary

Rome holiday itinerary, day 1: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

This year both Mathieu and I turn 30. For his birthday, in April, I wanted to do something special and go travel somewhere together. He had never been to Italy, which I love, so, in the end, I decided on a Rome holiday. This involved a lot of planning: there’s so much to see in Rome and there were so many places I wanted to show him! However, I allowed plenty of time to just enjoy the moment, stop for a drink, or do whatever else we felt like doing in The Eternal City. By the way, do you know …

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hike to bastei bridge

Mathieu’s adventures: Hike to Bastei Bridge, in Saxony

I ended up going on a hike to Bastei Bridge because I had to work from Germany (Saxony) for a few days in April. Close to the end of the week, a German colleague shot the obvious question during lunch: What did you plan for this weekend? My colleagues and I didn’t have anything planned, so we asked for advice: You should go to Bastei, it’s not too far. Perfect for a walk. Beautiful. You will love it! It seemed nice enough, so that’s what we did. I actually didn’t pay much attention to the rest, because I like surprises, …

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balkans travel bucket list

The ultimate Balkans travel bucket list

Planning to travel through the Balkans someday? Do you have any idea of how much there is to see in Southeastern Europe? Luckily, I’ve prepared this ultimate Balkans travel bucket list with must-see places, awesome events, and wonderful experiences you simply have to try if you’re coming over. After all, a bucket list is “a number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime”. Are you ready? Check out the ultimate Balkans bucket list below! Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Greece Kosovo Montenegro North Macedonia Romania Serbia Slovenia Multiple Balkan destinations Ideas …

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belgrade in one afternoon

What to do in Belgrade in one afternoon

If you’re taking a plane to southeastern Europe, odds are pretty high to have a layover in Belgrade, Serbia. When I flew from Dubrovnik to Bucharest, I had a few hours to spare in this wonderful Serbian city. Based on my own experience, I’ll share with you some advice on what to see in Belgrade in one afternoon. What to see in Belgrade in one afternoon If you just have one afternoon in Belgrade Serbia, there are some sites and attractions that you should not miss: Belgrade Fortress The Belgrade Fortress, a medieval stronghold perched on a hill overlooking the …

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