London for repeaters - stay in Greenwich

It took me some years of travel to London before I arrived at Greenwich. Before that I stayed in the city or in the north of London to be closer to the airport. However...

Things to do in Bolzano, Italy

For me, as a guide, it is always nice to sightsee, wander museums, rent a bike, and indulge in the local culture. One of my all-time favorite gateway cities is Bolzano/Bozen. It is a fantastic...

Things to do in Venice at Christmas

We travelled to Venice in December 2017, and didn't really know what to expect. If anything, from what we had heard, it wouldn't be very festive at all. Thankfully that wasn't the case, as we love...

Venice in a day

There are so many attractions to visit in Venice that it would be best to stay in town at least for a long week-end. However, if you are only going to be in Venice for a day, you can still make the...

The Best Multi-Country Treks

When hiking on a trek that explores multiple countries you will have the engaging experience of walking over alpine borders, often entirely unmarked beyond small plaques or World War era guard...

Venice Carnival

The Carnevale di Venezia is undeniably one of the most beautiful and famous carnivals in the world. If it is not the most grandiose, is certainly the best known for the charm it exerts and the...