Southern Europe Travel Blog

May 1, 2025 Alexandra Italy Travel Blog, Palermo, Sicily Travel Blog, Southern Europe Travel Blogancient architecture, Things to Do

What to See in Palermo & The Mysteries Behind | Ancient Palermo Architecture Guide

Wondering what to see in Palermo, Sicily, in terms of ancient architecture? From Norman cathedrals to beautifully decorated Baroque facades, the streets of Palermo speak, layer by layer, so much of its complicated past—Arab, Byzantine, Spanish, and Italian influences are all gathered in this magical city.
Our travel guide covers some of the most beautiful buildings and most visited attractions, only historical places in Palermo, and the stories behind the way they look today.

April 30, 2025 Alexandra Best Greek Islands, Greece Travel Blog, Southern Europe Travel BlogAmazing Beaches, Hiking & Trekking Routes, historical sites, summer bucket list

Greece Summer Vacation: Best Greek Islands for Slow Travel & 2025 Holidays

The charming Greek Islands are among the best summer destinations in Greece. A paradise. That is mostly because on a Greece summer vacation, when time allows, slow travel and island hopping can effortlessly go hand in hand.

In our travel guide, we try to cover some of the top islands across the Aegean and Ionian Seas, iconic spots like Crete and Santorini, plus a few underrated gems. It includes short guidelines on how to make the most of a laid-back 2025 summer holiday.

April 26, 2025 Alexandra Italy Travel Blog, Palermo, Sicily Travel Bloghistorical sites, Mouth-Watering Food, Souvenirs Shopping, Traditional Food Experience, Traditional Markets

Palermo’s Historic Street Markets Guide

Visiting Palermo’s ancient street markets (with a tour guide or) on your own is one of the most immersive cultural experiences of all the things to do in Palermo, Sicily. These ancient markets famous for the vendors’ chants and amazing street food have been around since the middle ages. In time, they served as filming locations for movies and advertisements, and were mentioned in magazines such as Forbes.

Ready for exploring south of Italy‘s fabulous food?

Best Gift Shops in Palermo for Sicilian Souvenirs

April 17, 2025 Alexandra Italy Travel Blog, Palermo, Sicily Travel Blog, Southern Europe Travel BlogSouvenirs Shopping, Traditional Markets

Palermo Souvenirs Guide: What to Buy & Where to Find GENUINE Sicilian Gifts

Wondering what to buy in Palermo? If you got here, I bet you’re on a Palermo shopping pilgrimage. I feel you! Well, this is a guide to what Palermo souvenirs are worth buying and some of the best shopping locations for traditional Sicilian gifts. So, you’ve got to the right place.

Whenever I’m visiting places like this wonderful city, crowded, ancient, that WOW you at every step with its tiny, intimate spaces, I love walking for hours and hours. That’s how I usually discover quite pretty and magical shopping locations, as well as meaningful gifts and memories coming out right from the skilled hands of the local artisans. These are my souvenir finds for Palermo.

Turkish cultural experience Ebru Traditional Ottoman paper marbling

November 2, 2024 Alexandra Asia Travel Blog, Istanbul Travel Blog, Southern Europe Travel Blog, Turkiye Travel Blog, Western AsiaCultural Tours, Things to Do

22 Fun Things To Do In Istanbul For An Authentic Turkish Experience

The very best Turkish authentic experiences, unique and fun things to do in Istanbul – here’s how to enjoy to the fullest one of the most colourful and vivid cities I’ve ever seen!

Sunk in the muezzin calls echoing from the towering minarets scattered here and there and draped in endless carpets of tulips rolling out each spring, Istanbul spreads across two continents, above and under the ground, with the promise of one of the most unexpected to-do lists for any tourist.

Known as the Second Rome, Byzantium or Constantinople, the metropolis was once the capital of three big empires. And each left their mark.

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