I have been doing Great Ocean Road tours from Melbourne for the last 15 years, on my own and organised. It was actually my first multi-day experience when I moved to this beautiful city. I packed up my van and I drove from Melbourne for a 12 apostles tour, then Adelaide, and back home. I … Read more
Why 55 photos of Cuba and not 100 or 200? Well, my first trip to this beautiful island was in 1997. That was probably my real first travel photography trip. I had a film SLR and lots of energy (and I still do 🙂 ). I wanted originally to post Cuba images from that trip … Read more
Call me crazy, however, I really do like these first days of cold weather. I think they bring back many memories from my adolescence spent in the chilly north of Italy. But it’s not probably the only reason. There are so many things to do in Melbourne during winter. I hardly spend a day at … Read more
My first time in Cuba was 20 years ago. Not many options were given on where to stay in Cuba back then. Things have changed dramatically in the last few years. Officially you could stay only in state-run hotels, it’s not anymore the case now, which is great. Travelling was challenging back then. Now it … Read more
Where to stay in Melbourne – Best areas for families, couples and fun. And what to avoid You may already know that Melbourne has been the most livable city for the last few years in a row. Visiting this amazing city is a must once in Australia. Where to stay in Melbourne is the most … Read more
Best places to visit in Jaffna with a handy map I love Sri Lanka, I have already visited it twice and I am planning for a new trip soon. Why? Because it really offers any kind of experience in such a relatively small island. In my last trip I have visited Jaffna, in the northernmost … Read more
Where to stay in Mauritius for a honeymoon, a family breakaway and a unique trip This is an island that has been described multiple time as the paradise on earth, and for a good reason, it is absolutely magnificent. What you may have not already read is that you should be selective on the location … Read more
My usual flights are 20-24 hours long when I travel to Europe or Africa (my “home” is Melbourne). In the last 2-3 years, I have been flying mostly with Qatar Airways and sometimes with Emirates Airline. I usually like to have a break and Qatar is becoming my favourite place to indulge. I could not … Read more
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How and where to book your Sri Lanka tea plantation hotel Let me say that staying in a Sri Lanka Tea Plantation Hotel is surely one of the most unique, exclusive and once-in-a-lifetime experiences on the island. Why? Because you will live the luxury of the 18th century, with the old British empire atmosphere at … Read more
Best things to do in Sigiriya Any trip to Sri Lanka should include Sigiriya, such a unique place in the world, really unbelievable. It requires a bit of a drive from Colombo, about 4 hours (more by bus) and that’s why I suggest planning a couple of days in the area. The great news is … Read more