Things to Do in Florence, Italy

There are so many things to do in Florence Italy! So I've put together this comprehensive Florence travel guide. It encompasses all of the things that one must see and do while visiting this...

Iceland's South Coast

The south coast is one of Iceland’s most visited sightseeing areas, stretching from the capital region Reykjavik to the black beaches of Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon in the east. The density of...

Hemingway, Midnight in Paris and a touch of history

I am back to writing about Paris and finding this far more difficult than writing my two previous books which were essentially travelogues about Provence and Catalonia. Paris is throwing up too...

Discover a Havana tradition that tells us the time

Every night, exactly at 9:00 p.m. local time, the thunderous shot of a cannon is heard in Havana, Capital of Cuba. Residents know that the 9:00 Cannon sounded and visitors wonder why. This...

Safety and pickpockets in Rome

As any big and busy city, Rome also has a few issues with pickpockets. Nonetheless, with a few tips and tricks I’m sure you’ll be able to stay safe and not have any negative experience...

Beautiful Perched Village of Roussillon Provence, France

Justly famed as one of the most beautiful villages in the Luberon, Roussillon is a place we have loved from the early days of our travels in Provence. Perched high like so many of the Luberon...