Southern Europe Travel Blog

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.

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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 Gift Shops: Where to Buy Genuine Sicilian Souvenirs in 2025

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. 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 finds for Palermo.

January 7, 2025 Alexandra Best Greek Islands, Greece Travel Blog, Southern Europe Travel BlogAmazing Beaches, Hiking & Trekking Routes, historical sites, summer bucket list

Most Beautiful & Best Greek Islands to Spend the Summer of 2025

The charming Greek Islands are the ideal choice when looking for an escape to paradise! Unveiling the best Greek islands for an unforgettable summer getaway, including some underrated destinations.

November 3, 2024 Alexandra Italy Travel Blog, Palermo, Sicily Travel Blog, Southern Europe Travel Blogancient architecture, Things to Do

Ancient Palermo Architecture Guide: Things to See in Palermo & The Mysteries Behind

Wondering about the best things to see in Palermo in terms of ancient architecture and landscaping? These are some of the most visited attractions and famous landmarks of Palermo, Italy, and the stories behind the way they look today.

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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