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Bike holidays: three unconventional destinations

Bike holiday or holiday with a bike, for a few rides through breathtaking landscapes: three destinations that will surprise you. 1. Azores Islands: São Miguel Isolated in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the Azores are islands of volcanoes and lush nature, a paradise for nature lovers. São Miguel, accessible by plane from Lisbon, isContinue reading “Bike holidays: three unconventional destinations”

The wonders of Chios: a guide to the authentic Greece

The scent of mastic, the sound of cicadas, unspoiled beaches, turquoise waters blending with the green of lentisk trees: a journey through the authentic Chios. LEGGI L’ARTICOLO IN ITALIANO QUI Those who know me, know. Those who don’t know me, will soon find out. Greece is my greatest love. Sometimes I take detours, but IContinue reading “The wonders of Chios: a guide to the authentic Greece”

China Volume II: Sichuan, Hunan and Shanghai

Puoi leggere l’articolo in italiano qui. When a trip comes to an end and I am ready to fly back home, I always say goodbye and promise to be back soon, but I rarely keep the promise. For once, I did it. Last year I enjoyed a beautiful trip in the Shanxi region and inContinue reading “China Volume II: Sichuan, Hunan and Shanghai”

Beijing calling!

What to know, what to see and what you can’t miss while visiting Beijing, including an excursion in the Shanxi region. My Winter days in Beijing start under the red flags of Tiananmen Square, the massive epicenter of the city, extending for almost 900 meters and finishing there where the Forbidden City begins. My visitContinue reading “Beijing calling!”

Uzbekistan: from Khiva to Tashkent

Puoi leggere il racconto in italiano qui. An on the road trip along the Silk Road through opulent architectures, majolica tiles, desert, mountains and Soviet brutalism Impressive, massive, opulent. Uzbekistan cultural heritage is colossal. Placed in the Silk Road nodal point and therefore crossroad of goods and merchants and bridge across Europe and Asia, UzbekistanContinue reading “Uzbekistan: from Khiva to Tashkent”