Welcome to my blog! I am Lucia, and I would like to share my passion for the World with you.
Whether you are looking for a downtown itinerary, a stroll on a lake, a post-industrial urban atmosphere, or to breathe clean air in green areas, Zurich is the place to be to please all these nuances of city tourism.
Guide to spending a weekend among the cobblestone streets of the Slovenian capital.
Menorca's villages appear between the hills as low, homogeneous expanses of almost exclusively white houses with sand- or terracotta-colored roofs, with an ivory stone cathedral rising above the buildings.
It takes a lot of energy, but visiting Singapore's neighborhoods on foot gives many interesting and unexpected encounters that cannot hold a candle to the fast subway travel by the highly efficient subway.
Singapore has managed to collect a small set of elements that are so recognizable to become a symbol, an iconic place that nonetheless attracts visitors with the richness of its culinary scene, with the architectural prowess of Marina Bay, with the ease of getting around in an Asian country where the English language is spoken fluently even in the markets of China Town, and, why not, with its location that makes it a transit point for many routes to the Far East
Despite Hoi An's historic beauty and an honored place among UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it is the magic of the atmosphere that permeates its pedestrian streets that leaves a mark on the memory. The chaos, the smells, the noises, the colors, all in perfect harmony in the imperfection of its details. A truly magical place that invites you to experience, rather than see.
Huế is a place that thrives on contrasts: a stupendous imperial city aging in sun and rain, majestic tombs dotting modest villages, garden houses hidden among vegetation far from prying eyes, a dense modern town bustling with hundreds of uncontrolled horns and groups of locals practicing Tai Chi next to a temple on the riverbank , restaurants with music blaring in front of hunched-over grannies cooking street food, surrounded by smoke and hiding in the shade of a nón lá.
Toledo is the perfect destination to spend a day strolling among historic buildings, Gothic cloisters, and Mudejar architecture. The following is an itinerary that skirts the city's most important architecture and meanders through less-travelled alleys away from the crowds of day trips.
If you're looking for inspiration to spend a few days in the Spanish capital, here you'll find everything you need to know about Madrid's best-known sights and lesser-known attractions
Between historical monuments and the expanses of anonymous office buildings, Beijing also hides some must-see pearls of contemporary architecture
In modern Hong Kong there are a few fragments of tradition that have resisted urbanization, the desire for modernity, the frenzy of contemporary life rhythms
A weekend dedicated to exploring the architectural masterpieces of Basel, open to all for free visits
In Canton Schaffhausen, you will find varied attractions to spend a day among thunderous waterfalls and precious medieval villages.
If you visit Paros, don't overlook a trip to its smaller sister, the island of Antiparos. An excursion to Antiparos can be made in a day trip, but we recommend you stay overnight to also enjoy the evening atmosphere of the small, eponymous village.
Toledo is the perfect destination to spend a day strolling among historic buildings, Gothic cloisters, and Mudejar architecture. The following is an itinerary that skirts the city's most important architecture and meanders through less-travelled alleys away from the crowds of day trips.
Panormitis is one of the most important monasteries in the Dodecanese, overlooking a pier in front the sea
Industrial buildings used as designer shops, convivial spaces where you can taste street food, an old town that seems to have come out of Hansel & Gretel's book
Lake Bled is perhaps the nation's most famous resort, but in addition to offering a bucolic setting for a relaxing lakeside vacation, it is an excellent starting point for hiking and discovering some of Slovenia's unexplored villages.
Guide to spending a weekend among the cobblestone streets of the Slovenian capital.
If you're looking for inspiration to spend a few days in the Spanish capital, here you'll find everything you need to know about Madrid's best-known sights and lesser-known attractions
Searching inspiration for a weekend in beautiful Prague? Some ideas to make the most of two days in the city of a thousand spires
Christmas markets in Bavaria's most beautiful cities
The Langhe is the perfect place to get lost in the streets of towns and villages among the hills, surrounded by the scent of truffles
A short journey through the gourmet refuges of the Dolomites, where you can take a break between a trek and a ski slope for a steaming plate of canederli.
Usually I have to work much harder to reach such breathtaking views, but this time it took just over 3 hours to reach a dreamy viewpoint.
Beautiful, not too difficult, and beaten by few people: what more could you ask for from a hike in the snow?
A long but relaxing walk through picturesque villages and suggestive wooded stretches, up to a remote and tiny village at the edge of a valley crossed by a frozen stream, where you will certainly want to buy a house to hide in the silence muffled by the snow.
Short and sweet, this hike is easy and pays off with beautiful scenery without too much effort: a secluded plateau with a few villages, a lone church, and boundless mountain views.
All it takes is a pair of boots and a couple of hours for this short and scenic hike that begins in the village of Bivio.
It feels like Lapland, but we're only 40 minutes from Zurich, among beautiful forests, snow-covered valleys and breathtaking views of lakes and mountains.
The walk is long, but gentle and available for anyone with good winter boots. Go there to find some peace or to enjoy some hearty food in one of the huts along the way.
A cosy hotel to stay during a trip to Guilin
A beautiful secluded hotel on the motu of Toopua, surrounded by palm trees that cover the hills and projected towards a beautiful sunset over the ocean
Slovenia in October offered us fabulous seasonal vistas: rich forests cloaked in the colors of autumn, roads studded with yellowed leaves and flanked by reddened trees, hiking among larch-covered mountains.
A campervan trip is not an easy thing, especially if you are a first-time camper, but doing it in Norway will make everything a little lighter.
It seems like a surreal place, with the roads bouncing over the islets one viaduct after another, the expanses of stockfish on the rocks, the little red or yellow wooden houses that look like they were drawn by a fairy tale illustrator. There is no place that does not leave you enchanted, so walk them from south to north and absorb their essence. Our route winds from island to island, from Å i Lofoten to Andenes.
Our campervan wanderings have taken us along endless roads that wind through perennial ice, windswept heaths, skirting dizzying fjords or climbing there in tight turns.
The list of the 10 most interesting National Parks in the United States, the ones not to be missed on an On the Road trip
The backbone of America, once the main communication route of the United States, now a faded furrow in the endless American plains that clings strenuously to its roots, refusing to surrender to modernity
The Mother Road is practically covered with abandoned, decaying, restored, still working gas stations. Here the most beautiful for a stop over
There is no other way to discover America than by car, traveling thousands of miles on roads that cross surreal landscapes
Everything you need to know about this corner of the world, practical information for getting around and staying, places not to miss, and our travel tips.
We have travelled in short or long distance trains, in bunks or cars with seats, and we can assure you that it is an experience not to be missed
Tips and guidelines to better organize your trip to explore the National Parks in the USA
If you are looking for a way to explore the island with family and children, without giving up white sandy beaches with crystal clear waters, discovering typical restaurants and visiting lovely villages, then you are in the right place.
A comprehensive guide to all the beaches on the island. Our recommendations, and those of the locals, to please every taste and need.
It takes a lot of energy, but visiting Singapore's neighborhoods on foot gives many interesting and unexpected encounters that cannot hold a candle to the fast subway travel by the highly efficient subway.
Hội An is a whirlwind of vitality, full of stores, cafes, restaurants and activities of all kinds. Among the multitude of tourist-catching places, it's a bit difficult to navigate, so you can turn to this list of the places and activities we loved most in this glittering little corner of Vietnam.
Fine sandy beaches are few and far between, but the sea is beautiful everywhere, offering sometimes mild beaches with crystal clear water, and other rough waters rippled by the winds of a deep and magnificent blue.
Our campervan wanderings have taken us along endless roads that wind through perennial ice, windswept heaths, skirting dizzying fjords or climbing there in tight turns.
Here is what to expect from a trip to Norway and the places to best enjoy all its facets.
The Li River Cruise takes you to the village of Yangshuo and is the best way to enjoy the karstic landscape of Guilin
A majestic monument in an oasis of peace in the mountains of Jinshanling
Watch Hong Kong from above away from the crowds of tourists
Although the mountain landscapes of the North, those of the Chianti vineyards and those of the wild Tyrrhenian coast are still picturesque, the hills of the Val d'Orcia have something very special.
Visiting Florence is like visiting a museum over and over again, and each time dwelling on a different masterpiece.
In search of the most beautiful photographic spots of the city, as the deserted streets at dawn and the best places to watch the sunset
We found a beautiful place from which to admire the sunset over the lake, and an undisturbed view of the royal palace
We spent a day from dawn to dusk with an exceptional photographer, but above all with an excellent connoisseur of Yellowstone
San Francisco is a picturesque city, sometimes bizarre, sometimes classic, where you will find a thousand photographic cues
There are two viewpoints not to be missed on the famous bridge and they seem to be made especially for sunrise and sunset
There are a thousand photographic cues, beyond the city center, more anonymous than the wonderful suburbs of Beverly Hills, Santa Monica and Venice
A slot canyon made of sinuous rocky curves, in which to participate in a photographic tour to capture its rare beauty
We made our way through the flattened tripods of a group of photographers, to capture the tantalizing sunrise under the curve of the Mesa Arch
For years we have been exploring the length and breadth of the Aegean Sea, going from island to island, starting with the best known ones, down to those that even the Greeks themselves have trouble remembering where they are. Here is a complete guide to our favorite Greek islands.
In the hinterland of the coastal region of Đà Nẵng, Central Vietnam, lies this archaeological site that houses some ruins of the Cham civilization, built over a period of about 10 centuries, starting in the 4th century AD. The site is located in a valley surrounded by high mountains covered by dense and lush forest, far from the noise of the surrounding villages.
A little explored region of Switzerland that holds many surprises, including medieval villages, vineyards and natural stone amphitheaters.
A rainbow of colours, from ochre to vermilion, in the form of gabled buildings, or a white row of snow-white houses as far as the eye can see, or even dark wooden buildings with peat roofs scattered in the bush.
Villages nestled in the folds of the mountains, ridges covered with centuries-old beechwoods and delicious truffle dishes
Tidy rows of vineyards painted with red and ochre, against the sparkling backdrop of Lake Geneva
A large group of 150 Alpacas and Llamas returning from summer pastures to the valley
A port overflowing with elegant sailing ships, a village of neoclassical houses that look like they were designed by a child on the steep hill
The only way to capture the essence of Karpathos is to get in the car and drive along the road that laps the small villages scattered around the island