November 7, 2023
The way I travel in Europe is not too different from the way I travel around my home country the Philippines and my second home Vietnam. I check Google Maps. And if there is something in the satellite image that piques my interest, I simply check it out. That’s how [ā¦]
October 31, 2023
Is it even possible to experience Venice in one day? The endless canals, labyrinths, and similar-looking gondolas gliding through them with their gondoliers, who for some reason, reminded me of Popeye the sailor man and the aristocratic buildings are too many that you end up feeling overwhelmed. Well, I was. [ā¦]
October 30, 2023
I surely love Venetian architecture and the endless and labyrinthine waterways, but personally I can barely stand the crowd. We visited in early September, and the crowd was maddening. Even the locals mumbled under their breath, “Fottuti turisti.” š³ But despite the crowd, there is no doubt that Venice is indeed [ā¦]
March 7, 2023
Venice, the city of canals, gondolas, and stunning architecture, is a must-visit destination for any traveler. But, let’s be honest, Venice can be an expensive city to explore. From strolling the winding streets and getting lost in the labyrinthine alleys to discovering the hidden gems that are off the beaten [ā¦]
March 5, 2023
A beach dotted with blue and yellow sun umbrellas. Lounge seats perfectly lined up like soldiers. Beach peddlers with their kites, trinkets, beach towels, and hats. And a man who occasionally passed by with his wheeled cart of ice cream, beer, and cocktails. And the glorious sun, sky, and alternating [ā¦]