I had heard of Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, and Accademia before reaching Florence. But, little did I know the about the political heart of ancient and modern Florence – Palazzo Vecchio. Traveling to Italy from India? Here’s a DIY Guide...
Buying a SIM card is not usually a hassle, especially when you only have one or two countries to think about. You buy a local SIM card in the city center (Buying SIM card at the airport is always expensive), and you’d have access to calls...
I started 2018 on a high note with already having my flight tickets to Europe booked. Applied for Schengen visa through Italy and it got approved within a week. My First Visit to Europe The plan was to travel for about 3 weeks starting off with...
This post is for those of you planning to backpack Europe in winters. You’ll find a day to day itinerary of Europe covering Italy, Zurich, Prague, and Vienna here. Alternatively, if you aren’t planning on backpacking Europe in...
Don’t get me wrong, but feasting on delicious food is not really a priority for me when I travel. At least that’s what I thought until I landed in Italy. Italy had a way of turning a non-believer into a glutton way beyond her wildest...
Have you been dreaming of going on a Euro Trip but don’t know where to start? Having trouble narrowing down the countries, or not finding good flight ticket deals, or not able to figure out the logistics? Well, I’ve been there too!...
Before visiting the famed floating city, I was inundated with all sorts of opinions about Venice, some LOVED it, some claimed that it was overhyped and others found it dirty. However, what no one failed to tell me was that it snows in Venice on...
More often than not, in the heat of things, on international travel, we just opt for bare minimum travel insurance without checking the plans and coverage. And, sometimes, the realization comes in only when claiming the insurance. At the time,...
Like everyone in their 20s, heading on a Euro trip was nothing short of a bucket list item for me. It had been alluding me for years, and I finally decided to take the plunge and go on my dream trip. After hearing about issues with the Schengen...
Did you know that beneath modern Rome is a hidden city with a network of underground tunnels and systems? Millions of unsuspecting tourists walk over these subterranean structures every year without a clue of what lies beneath. I was going to be...
I have been wanting to try an international Workaway program for a while now, and it has been eluding me for years just like my Euro trip. I finally decided to go to Europe in Feb 2018 and explore Rome, Florence, Venice, Zurich, Prague, and...
In the age of internet and social media, I didn’t think there was much left to wonder, especially in a celebrated city like Venice! But, boy was I wrong! Owing to the cold wave at the end of February this year, it was snowing in...
Sometimes, it’s the journey that teaches a lot about the destination. ~ Drake When it comes to cruise trips, it’s more evident than ever. Spending days cruising through the sea or river, the journey becomes a huge part of the travel....