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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.

Sicily versus Sardinia travel comparison

January 31, 2024 Alexandra Italy Travel Blog, Sicily Travel Blogancient architecture, Ancient Civilizations, Cultural Attractions, The Great Outdoors

Sicily or Sardinia: Which Italian Island Paradise Is Right for You?

Planning for a trip to the south of Italy and don’t know which island to choose? Should it be Sicily or Sardinia (or both)? I mean, yes, it’s a pretty hard choice, considering both Mediterranean islands are pretty charming summer destinations.

January 12, 2024 Alexandra Italy Travel Blog, Palermo, Sicily Travel Blog, Southern Europe Travel BlogCultural Attractions, First-Time Travelers, Things to Do

10 Wonderful Reasons Why Palermo Sicily Is Worth Visiting in 2024

Is a trip to Palermo worth it? What is Palermo known for and what makes it a must-visit destination? Here’s a compelling list of reasons that will have you eagerly packing your bags and set you on your way to Sicily.

September 12, 2023 Alexandra Italy Travel Blog, Palermo, Sicily Travel Blog, Southern Europe Travel BlogDining With a View, Italian Restaurants, Mouth-Watering Food, Traditional Food Experience

Best Restaurants in Palermo: Where to Eat Mouth-Watering Sicilian Food in 2023

A short, but completely useful guide of some pretty good restaurants in Palermo, which I’ve (fearlessly) tried out while visiting Sicilia during summer.

If you plan to travel to Palermo in the nearby future, you should know that one of the most popular touristy things to do in this part of the world, except wandering around on the old streets of the awfully charming city, is tasting over and over the Sicilian food.

One day in Sevilla Things to do in Seville

September 8, 2023 Alexandra Andalusia Travel Blog, Itineraries, Seville Travel Blog, Southern Europe Travel Blog, Spain Travel BlogCity Sightseeing, Cultural Attractions, Day Trips, Mouth-Watering Food, One Day Itinerary, Things to Do, Traditional Accommodation, Travel Itinerary

One Day in Seville Itinerary: Best Andalusian Food, Art & Architecture

Getting ready for spending one day in Seville?

As the city is the one and only, excessively charming capital of the southern Spain province of Andalusia, the experience of a day trip to Seville can be quite massive.

You’ll find am urban Andalusian mix of centuries-old architectural marvels, fully immersed in lush vegetation, jasmine scents and the passionate rhythms of flamenco. A Moorish-Renaissance palace and a gigantic Gothic cathedral reign over the historical center, known as the the labyrinthic Barrio de Santa Cruz.

For me, Seville has always had the air of a vintage postcard. Tallest palms I have ever seen, Mediterranean wildflowers scattered at their feet, quirky fine art, colorful ceramics and intricate archways of the ancient buildings, plus the guitar melodies floating above the cobblestone streets, make Sevilla one the most romantic cities in Europe. Durable through time, though so delicate.

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A short, but completely useful guide of some pretty good restaurants in Palermo, which I’ve (fearlessly) tried out while visiting Sicilia during summer.