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Europe May 12, 2020

A day in Lerici

In a hot August month, we decided to visit Italian Riviera for s few days and we included in our plan the famous Portofino, Cinque Terre, Portovenere and a less known Italian city called Lerici. Lerici is a little town very close to La Spezia. Still untouched by mass tourism, it is the perfect place to fell and understand the authentic Italian coastal city vibe. With its beautiful, lush hills and colored houses, Lerici is the perfect place if you are looking for a mix of nature, good food, authentic Italian community, and relaxation by the Mediterranean Sea. A little bit of history Due to its location on the sea and natural harbor, Lerici was a disputed land for many years since the Romans, Ligurians, Republic of Genoa, Republic of Pisa, when the fortification works and erection the castle began. Then the area passed again from Genoese to the Florentine,…

Cinque Terre May 1, 2020

Hiking the famous Cinque Terre Trail

One of the best hiking trails in the world is definitely: Cinque Terre Trail. Imagine a trail that runs through olive groves, wine yards on the Mediterranean hillside of the Italian Riviera. After the first day in Italy, when we visited Cinque Terre by train. In the second one, we decided to hike between the five villages. It was breathtaking! We already bought our Cinque Terre Card on the previous day and used it on the Hop On Hop Off Train, between the villages. The entire article can be found here: Cinque Terre. On the second day, we used it to arrive by train from La Spezia to Corniglia and to access the trails between the villages, to be able to hike the famous Cinque Terre Trail. About the Trail There is an 11 km trail (called the Blue Trail or Sentiero Azzurro) connecting Riomaggiore to Monterosso al Mare (the…

Cinque Terre May 1, 2020

Cinque Terre – The 5 beautiful villages of Italy

These five villages in Italy are not to be missed. They have to be included in any bucket list or once in a lifetime experiences. Five colorful villages perched on the cliffs of the Italian coastline with an authentic Italian feel. Italy has always been and still is a dream for people all over the world. I had the chance to visit these amazing villages a few times now. This was my third time in Cinque Terre and somehow it is like the first time. I always have the same joy and excitement to see these places. In August we had some days off, so we found a cheap flight to Milan and from there we took the train to Liguria Region and establish our base in La Spezia. It was the perfect place in terms of cheap accommodation, good transport connections, and cheap food. We spent two days in…

Europe May 1, 2020

Daydream in Portofino

Since I was a little girl I have always dreamt of Portofino and imagine being one of the most beautiful places on earth and at the same time so exclusive. But time passed and barriers disappeared and the world became a smaller place. So, after 30 years, finally, I was visiting the famous Portofino. Portofino is an Italian village in the north of the Italian Riviera. It used to be a quiet fishing village but because of its natural harbor supported a fleet of fishing boats, it became an important village and part of Republic of Genoa, Republic of Florence and Kingdome of Sardinia. Later on, the small fishing village became the place to be for European aristocracy. With its colorfully painted buildings that follow the small golf line and its green pines became an important touristic and famous place. We decided to visit the Italian Riviera for a few days…

Romania April 5, 2020

Hiking the Red Mountain in the Carpathian

If you are a nature lover and outdoor activities, hiking the Carpathian Mountains is a must things to do. The Carpathian Mountains are one of the last wild mountains in Europe. Of course, there are not as famous as The Alps, or dramatic as the Himalayas, but they are spectacular. The Carpathians stretches from the Czech Republic through Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Ukraine and ends in Romania. Romania has one of the largest remaining areas of undisturbed forest in Europe. There are 14 national parks in Romania, out of which 12 are located on or near the surface of the Carpathian Mountains. Here they are divided into 3 geographical groups: Eastern Carpathians The Carpathians of Maramures and Bucovina, The Moldavian-Transylvanian Carpathians and The Curvature Carpathians Southern Carpathians Bucegi Mountains, Făgăraș Mountains, Parâng Mountains and Retezat-Godeanu Mountains Western Carpathians Banat Mountains, Poiana Ruscă Mountains and Apuseni Mountains Today we will tell you…

Romania April 5, 2020

Spring in Piatra Craiului Mountain (Carpathian Mountains)

Time to time we feel the urge to go back to nature, to escape the busy urban life. Living in Romania, we are lucky to have places where nature is untamed by men, like mountains and seaside The spring is one of the magical moments to discover in the mountains. It is the perfect time and place to enjoy the magic of nature. This spring, together with our friends, we decided to have a full hiking day in Piatra Craiului National Park and enjoy a beautiful spring day in nature. But first, I should tell you more things about Piatra Craiului Mountain to have a better idea about this monument of nature. So, Piatra Craiului Moutain is part of the Carpathian Mountains, which are one of the last wild mountains in Europe. Of course, there are not as famous as The Alps, or dramatic as the Himalayas, but they are…

Chichen Itza January 12, 2020

The perfect 2 weeks itinerary in Yucatan Peninsula

Mexico’s peninsula is a huge coastal region, the place of the emerald waters, splashing the most perfect white coral-sand beaches. Yucatan is home to lush green jungle dotted with Mayan ruins, cool cenotes, colored colonial cities and one of the tastiest cuisines in the world. And these are only a few things to mentions. Yucatan Peninsula means, in fact, three different states: Yucatan, Campeche and Quintana Roo, which separated the Caribbean Sea from the Gulf of Mexico, and one of our favorite parts of Mexico. Below we made a 2 weeks itinerary for you and we tried to fit all the best things this part of the world has to offer. The easiest way to make this itinerary is by rental. We rented our small car directly from rentalcars.com before our arrival and we paid about 40 euros/day, including full Mexican insurance. Another way to do it is by local…

Contoy Island January 12, 2020

Exploring the Eco Paradise of Contoy Island

Contoy Island is a small island in the Caribbean Sea very close to Cancun.Because the island has been declared a protected area since 1961, it escaped the change of mass tourism and remain a tropical oasis. The island is protected as a nature reserve and inhabited only by few biologists who study the ecosystem of the island and there are some strict rules to obey, like only 200 people are allowed on the island per day and you are not allowed to use any sun creme of any kind. It is the perfect place to be, for nature lovers. The island is also located in the transition zone between the warm, clear water of the Caribbean and the deep, cold water of the Gulf of Mexico, making the place a special one for scuba diving, dense vegetation, right biodiversity, and pristine beaches. Unfortunately, you can’t go to this island on…

Chichen Itza January 12, 2020

Seeing the most beautiful cenotes in Mexico

Mexican soil, especially in the Yucatan Peninsula, is very special. There are no surface rivers, but there is a very complex underground system of rivers. All this happened because of the limestone bedrock, which doesn’t allow fresh water to accumulate above ground in rivers or lakes, instead, it collects it underground. And in the underground, because of the softness of the rock, erosions creates natural caves and tunnels, and here is where the water accumulates. At times, the bedrock collapses, reveling the cave underneath. This is how a cenote is created. In the Yucatan Peninsula, there are more than 6,000 cenotes. Maya people considered them sacred wells and then settled villages around these spiritual wells and believed that they were a portal to speak with the gods. They were even making human sacrifices in these cenotes.Today these cenotes are very famous among tourists that come to marvel or to swim…

Valladolid January 12, 2020

Valladolid – Strolling a beautiful colonial city in Mexico

Valladolid is a colonial city located in the middle of the Yucatan Peninsula.With its pastel-colored houses, beautiful cathedrals squares, cobblestone streets, the joy of the people and the authentic vibe, Valladolid remained relatively untouched by the ravage of tourism.It is also the perfect place to experience the Mayan culture, being so close to Chichen Itza, discover the beautiful cenotes all around the city and at the same time enjoy the relaxed vibe of the city. We arrived in Valladolid at noon. We drove our rental from Tulum for about 2 hours. And we discovered a city with an authentic feel, an authentic Mexican feel. Top things to see in ValladolidCenote ZaciWe arrived in Valladolid and drove directly to Cenote Zaci.This cenote was practically in the center of Valladolid. It has two entrances. One in a souvenir mini-market area at Calle 39 and the second one is at Calle 36.We parked…