Burano, located in the Italian region of Veneto, is famous for rows upon rows of brightly multicoloured houses that line its canals and streets. The popular and romanticized story behind the rainbow spread of houses is that the neon colours helped fishermen find their way back home to their families in the fog; in reality,…
Looking for the best views of Florence? Take in this beautiful Italian city from above! I still dream about the red terracotta roof tiles across the Florence skyline, and while my last trip to Florence was only a few weeks ago, it already feels like a lifetime. There are so many vantage points in Florence,…
Planning on climbing the Duomo in Florence? Read on for a step-by-step guide! I finally had the chance to cross off one of my bucket list destinations: Florence in Italy! It was about bloody time, seeing as it is my namesake city, and it was everything I had imagined and more. Its history as a…
Experience world-class eco-luxury among Sri Lanka’s tea plantations – read on for my Madulkelle review. Green. Everywhere you look. Green. This is what was waiting for us after waking up at 4:30 am and traveling for nearly seven hours (read more about traveling through tea country by train here). We traveled from Nuwara Eliya, and…
Read on for more practical advice and tips for traveling by train through hill country in Sri Lanka. There’s more to Sri Lanka than pristine beaches! Sri Lanka’s lush tea country is one of the most popular and iconic sights (check out my earlier post on why Sri Lanka is a must-visit destination!) and on…