How to Spend Two Days in Cinque Terre: Itinerary for an Ideal Trip

How to Spend Two Days in Cinque Terre: Itinerary for an Ideal Trip

A series of five seaside villages cascading down precarious cliffs, with narrow cobblestone alleys in between warmly-painted colorful homes — all with the scent of the sea. Sounds like a dream? It’s a living one: the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Cinque Terre, the gem of Liguria. This beloved quintet of fishing towns, the…

3 Days in Marrakech: Itinerary to Maximize Your Trip (+ Avoid Mistakes!)

3 Days in Marrakech: Itinerary to Maximize Your Trip (+ Avoid Mistakes!)

From the loud warbling of the call to prayer and the persistent calls of the men who run stalls in the souks constantly striking your ears, Marrakech is a cacophony and a shock to the senses. The sights, smells, and sounds of Marrakech are deeply layered, and not always pleasant: the pungent smell of incenses…

Climbing the Florence Duomo: Key Tips for Brunelleschi’s Dome

Climbing the Florence Duomo: Key Tips for Brunelleschi’s Dome

Rising above the rooftops of Florence, the Brunelleschi Dome crowns the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, serving as the city’s instantly recognizable icon. More than 500 years later, Filippo Brunelleschi, the architect of the Dome (and its enduring namesake), still holds the record for creating the world’s largest masonry dome. I’m always impressed when something…

SafetyWing Review: Nomad Insurance [Essential vs. Complete]

SafetyWing Review: Nomad Insurance [Essential vs. Complete]

As a self-employed digital nomad since 2016, I’ve explored an exhausting number of travel insurance options to find one that works for me. After trying multiple providers, I eventually settled on SafetyWing for its clear terms, reasonable pricing, and easy-to-use customer support. Online chat agents instead of never-ending phone trees and hold music just to…

15 Magical Things to Do in Madeira, Portugal’s Island Paradise

15 Magical Things to Do in Madeira, Portugal’s Island Paradise

Madeira is an island of breathtaking beauty and captivating charm. Nicknamed the “Island of Flowers”, it boasts a stunning landscape that can be enjoyed in many different ways. From sun-soaked beaches to verdant forests, there’s something for everyone here. 🇵🇹Planning your trip to Madeira in a hurry? Here are my quick picks! 🐋Best Madeira ActivitiesFull-Day…

Stay22 Review: How One Feature Earned Me an Extra $600/Month

Stay22 Review: How One Feature Earned Me an Extra $600/Month

Confession time: I regularly ghost my email inbox. After nearly nine years of blogging, I’ve been pitched everything under the sun, including absurd schemes where I pay to market someone else’s product. It’s no surprise that bloggers can be a bit wary of answering emails. So, I ignored Stay22’s introductory emails for a while… and,…

27 Warm & Wonderful Things to Do in Geneva in Winter

27 Warm & Wonderful Things to Do in Geneva in Winter

If you are wondering if Geneva in the winter is worth it: yes, it certainly is! With its festive vibes and general French elegance, Geneva is a wonder you won’t soon forget, especially if you get to visit during the snowy or Christmas seasons. Located in southwestern Switzerland near the border with France, this captivating…