Let me be blunt: La Sagrada Familia is not optional on your Barcelona itinerary. Unless you’ve got a deep, lifelong aversion to architecture, churches, or joy itself, this is one of those once-in-a-lifetime buildings you’ll kick yourself for skipping. After visiting Barcelona four times, I’ve experienced both the disappointment of missing out on visiting the Sagrada…
Note as of May 9: The Conclave is over and there is a new Pope! However, the Sistine Chapel will still be closed for a few more days. I made a rookie mistake on my first solo trip to Italy: I showed up to the Vatican without a ticket, fully convinced I could just waltz right in….
Amsterdam is so much more than the Van Gogh Museum and the Anne Frank House! Here are the spots the tourists miss.
While many tourists consider Paris a perfect spring or fall travel destination, visiting Paname (locals’ slang for Paris) in the colder months is a bit less popular. If you ask me, Paris in winter is seriously underrated, and there’s more to it than you might expect! Of course, you might catch one of the rare…
As the French call it, Le Louvre (short for Palais-Royal Musée du Louvre, quite a mouthful!) is perhaps the world’s most inspiring museum. For many travelers, a visit to the Louvre is something they simply cannot miss when in Paris! Housing countless pieces of art and objects from ancient civilizations, visiting the Louvre can be…
The icon of Kuala Lumpur, the Petronas Towers are a jaw-dropping ode to architectural, a blend of Islamic design principles and Malaysia’s modern ambition. These twin towers aren’t just another skyscraper — they’ve made history many times. They’re actually still the world’s tallest twin towers! But once they once were the tallest buildings in the…
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…
Not sure if it’s worth climbing the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy? Here’s my honest opinion based on my experience doing it
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With rolling hills and vineyards as your everyday backdrop, renting a Tuscany villa with a private pool is one of the best ways to experience the bucolic landscapes of Italy’s most beautiful countryside. And with fully-equipped kitchens, al fresco dining areas, and beautiful gardens, a home’s comforts meets nature’s beauty in these villas. Of course,…
