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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...
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: 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...
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,...
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...
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: 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: 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...
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 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...