One of the first things we do when arriving in a new country is to buy a local SIM card to stay connected for data. But before that can happen, we have to locate a retailer. Because if you’ve ever faced the dreaded roaming bill after travelling abroad, you’re not alone. Nobody likes returning from …
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Five Week Europe Itinerary – London to Barcelona by Train
Are you ready to embark on a month-long European adventure, savouring each moment as you journey from London to Barcelona? When good friends contacted us for itinerary suggestions for London to Barcelona, we were happy to put pen to paper with a slow travel itinerary. Their specifics were France and Spain, two fantastic destinations with …
Things to Do and Places to See in Terracina, Italy
Italy’s beaches are always a drawcard for Italians and tourists. Finding a sandy spot or hiring a beach chair is perfect for soaking up the sun while swimming in the clear blue waters. And not quite a two-hour drive south of Rome, Terracina is one of those beaches on the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea. …
8 Reasons We Chose a Wise Travel Card
Are you preparing for an upcoming trip abroad and pondering how to handle your day-to-day expenses? Gone are the days when your only options were carrying stacks of traveller’s cheques or relying solely on cash. Thanks to the wonders of technology, international money cards have revolutionised how we pay for travel expenses. However, with the …
Inspiring Destinations – Zaragoza, Spain
Zaragoza is the capital of northeastern Spain’s Aragon region. The city is known for fascinating museums, grand cathedrals and fortresses. We entered the city driving over the Puente de Santiago, a bridge over the River Erbo. The sight of the colorful cupolas and towers of the magnificent Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar lit up …
Inspiring Destinations – Seville, Spain
Seville, Spain Seville is the capital of Andalusia, in southwest Spain. The city has a long and very interesting history influenced by Romans, Muslims, and Christians. The city is divided by the River Guadalquivir with nearly all the key locations on the east side of the river. For a walking guide to the city, check …
Inspiring Destinations – Scilla, Italy
Scilla, Italy Scilla (pronounced Sheella), Calabria, Italy is a coastal fishing village with the spectacular Castello Ruffo di Scilla (Ruffo Castle) perched on a cliff above the water. Legend says the castle dates back to the time of Ulysses, and it is the site of the sea monster Scylla who menaced Odysseus from Greek Mythology. …
Inspiring Destinations – San Nicola Arcella, Italy
San Nicola Arcella, Italy San Nicola Arcella is a small coastal town in the Italian province of Cosenza. But it is not the town that you would visit, it is for the spectacular beaches and especially the archways that lead to the sparkling clear blue waters. The archways are Arcomagno (Great Arch) and Arco di …
Inspiring Destinations – Dolceacqua, Italy
Dolceacqua, Italy Dolceacqua is a commune in the Province of Imperia, Liguria region, Italy. The town is located not far from the border with France about 9km north of the Strada Statale 1 near Ventimiglia. Claude Monet was enchanted with the village and in 1884 drew the view of the village, the Castle and of …
San Marino City – an Inspiring Destination
San Marino is a small, landlocked country located high in Italy’s Apennine range. The city, known locally as Città, is 749 m (2,457 ft) above sea level. The city dates from 301CE when a stonemason named Marinus from the island of Rab (now Croatia) founded a monastery on the ridge of Mount Titano. It …