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Two days in Tashkent hero post showing the city skyline

Two Days in Tashkent: A Fun but Realistic 48-Hour Itinerary

Tashkent is often referred to as a “gateway city”, the first stop for travellers before they move on to the...

The Kalta Minor at night, a perfect end to two days in Khiva

Two Days in Khiva: The Magic of the Walled City

Khiva is one of Uzbekistan’s most beautiful cities, but it’s often one that travellers skip as it’s harder to get...

Venice or Verona, an image showing a Venetian gondolier on one side and a shot of the Verona arena on the other

Venice or Verona: Which One To Visit?

Venice or Verona? It’s a common question travellers ask when planning their Northern Italy itineraries. If you’ve landed on this...

Stamps on a tray with labels, Japan's eki stamps

Eki Stamps: The Free Japan Souvenir You’re Missing Out On

On any trip I go on, I bring a travel journal with me. I love jotting down places I’ve been,...

The Ryukyu Hotel and Resort in Okinawa, Japan

Ryukyu Hotel & Resort: Paradise in Okinawa

Last September, my husband and I were planning to cycle Japan’s famous Shimanami Kaido route. Given that my cycling prowess...

Decorative window with teapot and bowl, a guide to vegan friendly hotels in Samarkand

The Best Vegan Friendly Hotels in Samarkand

I don’t know about you, but when breakfast is an apple and some dry bread, it’s not my idea of...

Verona wine bars showing wines for sale on the counter

Verona Wine Bars: 5 Best Places to Try Amarone

While I am all about an Aperol spritz in the sun of an Italian piazza, you simply cannot visit Verona...

The Speri winery building in Valpolicella

The Speri Winery: 7 Generations Strong in Valpolicella

It’s a chilly day in March and I’m standing in front of an enormous 150-year-old wine barrel. Around me, newer...

One of the many piazzas in Verona, things you can see in Verona on a budget

Verona on a Budget

Verona is one of Italy’s most romantic cities, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. With low-cost airlines like...

Where to stay in Onomichi along the waterfront, or shopping street

Where to Stay in Onomichi before the Shimanami Kaido

Cycling the Shimanami Kaido is an amazing adventure, and it’s one better started when you’re well rested. While plenty of...