atlas mountain trek

Since I last wrote about 7 of the Best Trekking Destinations in the world, I’ve had many more trekking suggestions from readers and expert trekkers/climbers. Several of these treks are extremely challenging and clearly off the beaten path. Since part of the thrills of adventure travel comes from seeking unexplored corners of the …


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Summer’s finally crept its way in as we welcome warm temperatures and the gratifying wave of heat. This summer, I’ll be ticking off gorgeous European islands and coastal towns off my travel list. I’ve always had a thing for coastal towns: craggy shoreline, charming houses poised on cliff tops and plundering azul waves. …


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Today’s sponsored post is by David John Martin, a travel writer who reminisces the charming streets and intricate architecture of Italy’s cultural centre, Tuscany. For couples looking to take a short, romantic break away from home, they’ll undoubtedly be tempted by the romantic allure of European cities. While Venice and Paris may …


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March 25, 2010 · Europe, Italy, Romantic escapades  
    
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I’m dipping my toes in crystal clear waters while my hair gets powdered up with fine sand. I’m in Europe – no castles or cathedrals, just enjoying the sun on a slice of paradise. Whether it’s a secluded bay with emerald surfs slamming on sandstone cliffs, or wide stretches of golden sand glimmering …


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Ryanair

Ryanair has recently announced their plans to implement coin-operated in-flight toilets, to supposedly, reduce the number of passengers going to the toilets, disturbing fellow passengers. Many are doubting Ryanair’s decision and render this as just another of their marketing gimmicks. Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary said he has approached the US …


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Another guest post I wrote for a fellow travel blogger Katerina, who writes all about Italy. Our similarity in passion for writing and outlook in life has made us connect on a certain level- a new friend I’d found. In this guest post, I bare my soul, of how Alberto and I met for the [...]


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beautiful fields of tuscany

I’ve always dreamt of a life in the beautiful countryside of Tuscany, a house of my own, with a big vineyard, sipping wine in my terrace enjoying a view of the rolling fields. Restoring a 300-yr-old villa, learning a new language and setting up a new life in the village – it’s …


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February 22, 2009 · Culture, Food, Italy, Life, Recommendations, Romantic escapades  
    
Rialto canal in Venice

As the most romantic day of the year is approaching fast, it’s time to dig up some hot ideas to romance your loved one. Modern urbanites these days might find it quite a bit of a commercialized gimmick for romantic fools to empty their pockets and boost the economy; I’m just one of those fools who love to be swept off my feet and completely indulge in romance.


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I came across the blog of this American girl who fell in love with an Italian man in Paris, and moved all the way to Catanzaro, Northern Italy. They restored his childhood home, and transformed it into a lovely B&B. She talks about her beautiful life in the Italian suburbs, and every other thing under [...]


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Finally! Long-awaited summer bigbreak of the yearhelluva good time onboarddrinkin, eating, hoppin on & off the cruise..ahh life…o life….First thing first! JACUZZI!!!The hot tub – sizzlingly refreshingWith Alberto’s sis Julia, n VictorSoaking up the sunspent the entire first day navigating the deep seasTHE GALAA Special ‘Captain’s evening’performance & huge dinnerlook at us all-dressed upi was [...]


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