Portovenere harbour in Liguria Italy

Visit the Italian Riviera: How to Plan a Day Trip to Portovenere from Cinque Terre

Explore this beautiful, underrated port town in the region of Liguria. Portovenere (or Porto Venere) is often overshadowed by its neighboring towns along the Ligurian coast of Italy, but is an amazing destination in its own right (and a whole lot less crowded than Cinque Terre). Portovenere is located in what is known as the…

View of Portofino from Castle Brown Italy

Visit the Italian Riviera: How to Plan a Day Trip from Cinque Terre to Portofino

Check out this picture perfect port city, just a few towns over from Monterosso! Read on for the best things to do in Portofino. Bellissima Portofino! Portofino is a place in Italy made famous by its picture perfect port, colourful array of buildings and celebrity sightings. The little town along the Italian riviera was the…

Woman standing in Fira Santorini

The Practical Guide to Santorini in Greece: The Crown Jewel of the Cyclades

Santorini is quite possibly one of the most photographed places in the world, and it doesn’t take a genius to figure out why. It is arguably the most well-known out of the 220 islands that make up the Cyclades in the Aegean sea; much like Cinque Terre or Venice in Italy, officials have decided to limit the number…

Sri Lanka stilt fishermen

20 Things You Should Know Before Traveling to Sri Lanka

Traveling to Sri Lanka for the first time? Read on for essential Sri Lanka travel tips and advice to help you plan a perfect trip! After spending decades under the radar, Sri Lanka is ready to embrace visitors to the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”! Since my first serendipitous trip to Sri Lanka nearly a…

Acropolis of Athens in Greece

7 Archaeological Sites & Museums in Athens That You Can’t Leave Greece Without Seeing

Wandering what to see in Athens? Explore the cradle of Western civilization and immerse yourself in history. Here are the best things to do in Athens, the best time to visit, where to stay and where to get your fill of the best Greek food and coffee. Athens is the capital of Greece and one…