Four Days in Rome – First Impressions of the Eternal City
For years, I was reluctant to travel to Italy, worried that my Italian won’t hold up. Although I did go to Milan back in 2020, it was a compromise due to Covid, and not exactly my own choice of destination. But I have really wanted to see a concert of my favourite Italian singer, Patty […]
Dublin City Break: The Spire, Carly Rae Jepsen, Cute Cafés
Dublin was never high on my travel bucket list. As a non-drinker, I was slightly put off by some of its top attractions. This famous brewery, that historical pub… I don’t care! 😃 But then, Carly Rae Jepsen announced her 2023 tour, and guess where she was going to launch it! First time seeing Carly live, and visiting […]
Pristina, Kosovo: 10 Things to See
This may surprise you, but Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, really is one of my favourite cities. No, there aren’t many things to do for a tourist, and yes, it may be one of the least beautiful European capitals, in a conventional sense. But there is something about its energy and character that hooked me […]
Underrated Bratislava: 12 Things to See
The Slovakian capital was never much of a tourist destination. Internationally, it’s mostly known for the caricatural portrayal in films like EuroTrip and Hostel. Visitors to the region usually reduce it to a day trip from Vienna, or give it a miss altogether. But that’s a mistake! This unassuming city has so much to offer that a […]