Travel Dates: December 2024 What to do in Milan Duomo di Milano – A visit to Milan wouldn’t be complete without exploring the stunning rooftop terrace of the Duomo di Milano. To access the terrace, you can choose between taking the stairs or the lift. Tickets for the stairs are a bit cheaper than forContinue reading “Milan, Italy”
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Bologna, Italy & vicinity
Travel Dates: December 2024 Things to do in Bologna Santuario Madonna di San Luca – This beautiful church, perched on a hill just outside Bologna’s city center, is a must-see. However, be prepared for a bit of a trek. If you don’t have a car, the walk from Piazza Maggiore (Bologna city center) to theContinue reading “Bologna, Italy & vicinity”
Venice, Italy
Travel Dates: December 2024 Things to do in Venice St. Mark’s Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) & Museum – Loggia dei Cavalli – We visited both the basilica and the museum, which is on the 2nd floor of the church, and spent about 40 minutes in total. The museum was definitely worthwhile because it providesContinue reading “Venice, Italy”
San Marino
Travel Date: December 2024 Don’t overlook visiting the beautiful microstate of San Marino. It is one of the world’s smallest and oldest republics, and is landlocked within Italy’s central region. The country was founded in A.D. 301 by Saint Marinus, a Christian stonemason, who was escaping religious persecution under Roman Emperor Diocletian. Must see inContinue reading “San Marino”
Lake Como, Italy
Travel Dates: December 2024 Things to do in Lake Como Villa del Balbianello – This stunning villa, famous for its appearances in Star Wars: Episode II and Casino Royale, is one of our favorite spots in Lake Como. Admission to the gardens is €13 per person, and €24 grants you access to both the gardensContinue reading “Lake Como, Italy”
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Travel Dates: September 2024 Things to do in Dubrovnik Dubrovnik Walls – A visit to Dubrovnik isn’t complete without walking the iconic City Walls. To save time, I highly recommend purchasing your tickets online. We bought ours the morning of our visit, so you don’t have to worry about tickets running out. There are threeContinue reading “Dubrovnik, Croatia”
Split, Croatia & vicinity
Travel Dates: September 2024 Things to do in Split Klis Fortress – ~20 minute drive outside of Split city center, this medieval fortress offers beautiful views of Split as well as a nice stop for Game of Thrones fans (it was used as a location for the city of Meereen). We spent about an hourContinue reading “Split, Croatia & vicinity”
Porto, Portugal & vicinity
Travel Dates: June 2024 Things to do outside of Porto Douro Valley – A day trip to Douro Valley is a must-do, even if you are not a wine drinker. We booked a tour through Viator because of price, pick-up and drop-off location that was close to our hotel, and the itinerary. We checked-in atContinue reading “Porto, Portugal & vicinity”
Auckland, New Zealand & vicinity
Travel Dates: December 2023 Things to do outside Auckland: Piha – Ideal day excursion to Auckland’s western coast, featuring beautiful black sand beaches and scenic hiking trails. Piha Beach is the main attraction, with impressive rock formations along the beach. The experience varies significantly during high and low tide, revealing inaccessible parts during low tide.Continue reading “Auckland, New Zealand & vicinity”
Queenstown, New Zealand
Travel Dates: December 2023 Things to do in Queenstown: Bob’s Cove Viewpoint – The complete trail connects Bob’s Cove with 12 Mile Delta (campground) and typically requires several hours to finish. However, we chose to hike only a portion of it, heading towards Bob’s Cove Viewpoint which took us ~1 hour. Starting from the trailhead,Continue reading “Queenstown, New Zealand”
Globe Trotter 