A walk through Cold War Berlin, learning about how architecture was used for political statements. Our second walk with Context Travel, after our awesome Walking the Berlin Wall tour a few months ago. That place looked familiar. I had already been there. The wide boulevard, lined by three rows of streetlights, with traffic rushing back and forth. … Read more
Welcome to Paradise… I meant, Ogliastra. A land of deserted beaches and wild mountains, with no tourists in sight. And it’s not on the other side of the world. It’s in Sardinia! It’s hard to find wilderness in today’s cardboard world. Especially when it comes to travel. You may think that to find adventure, you … Read more
A night spent in the Sicily countryside, between cheese making, good food and a history lesson. In Sicily, nature is rarely silent. It roars, shouts, yells at you; you’re slapped by the heat, left reeling by the wind, made motionless by the sounds of the sea. Yet, there are times – albeit rarely – when … Read more
Have you ever thought about visiting Malta by bus? This tiny Mediterranean island packs plenty of sights: Baroque and Medieval towns, stunning landscapes and prehistoric sights. Don’t believe those who say you need a car to get around – here we’ll show you how to navigate Malta public transport! Getting to Malta Let’s start from … Read more
After more than 6 months, we got to the end of Mondays in Milan. This post is very simple. 99 reasons to love Milan, in no particular order – just as they came to my mind. It’s a testament of love to my city, on the day we leave to embark in an open-ended adventure. … Read more
Cuba is an incredible country that always makes a great impression on travellers, who marvel at its incredibly beautiful cities, somehow decadent yet full of character. Many travel to Cuba to visit its historic cities, such as Havana, Trinidad, Camagüey and Santiago, or to pay homage to Che Guevara mausoleum in Santa Clara. I surely … Read more