Beijing and Xi’an – how to prepare for travel to the Middle Kingdom (with or without the kids)

I travelled to China in the beginning of June but, as it's often the case, normal life took over upon my return and did not yet manage to record my impressions. The main purpose of the trip was work related. However, I extended my stay to be able to discover Beijing ( and a bit …

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A sunny 48h break in Belgrade, Serbia – rivers and fortresses

Belgrade was the venue of a conference that I attended in May. While walking between work related events, I managed to get a good overview of the city centre and most touristic attractions. It all looked green and lovely, with many cafes spread along the cobbled streets.   At the end of the conference , I …

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A day in Bern, Switzerland – a walking itinerary to explore this compact UNESCO capital

Bern is not a typical capital or a typical Swiss city for that matter. It has a provincial feel and preserves an air of freshness and calm. Some of it maybe due to the beautiful views of the Alps in the distance, watching over the city. The main sights are concentrated in a rather compact …

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Solo travel in Western Balkans – 24h in and around Tirana, Albania

I travelled to Tirana in December 2017 to participate in a work-related conference. The presentations finished already Friday mid -day and I was left with about 24 h to explore a bit of the city and surroundings before my flight back on Saturday PM. Tirana itself is nothing too spectacular and similar in look with …

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Live from Brindisi – Sun and gelato

This is my first blog post from the road. On this occasion, the road starts at Brindisi and should lead to Positano, in the span of about a week. Also, the plan is to move from one place to another by train rather than car and therefore avoid getting stressed by widespread lack of parking …

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