Tag: Italy
Are Famous Landmarks Worth Visiting?
As a travel writer, I’ve written my fair share of listicles, such as “20 Things To See and Do in [insert popular city or country]” based on a press trip or an assigned comprehensive research. I, too, like reading travel lists by other writers before exploring a new place. But should you aim to see […]
Free Things To Do In Europe
For those who carry Philippine passports, Europe doesn’t fall under the category of budget travel. Pre-trip expenses like Visa application will take a chunk out of your travel fund. Add that to the average round-trip fare of ₱45,000, and you’re already breaking the bank. But if there’s one thing I learned from my first backpacking […]
Solo Female Travelers, Here’s How To Save Money On Your Euro Trip
A quick online search will lead you to dozens of articles on how to cut costs when traveling to Europe. But each article caters to a certain type of travel personality. Not everyone is a luxury traveler, or the polar version, hitchhiker. If you’ve been following my blog and can relate to my personal travel […]
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[Vlog] Shoving My Way For A Photo With The Leaning Tower Of Pisa
When I first stepped into Piazza del Duomo, my mouth dropped at the sight of a phenomenon. I’m not talking about the leaning tower itself, but the flock of tourists who come to Pisa for the main purpose of trying to get the most creative photo with the tower. Making it look like you are […]
Venice on a Budget
Yes, you can use the words “budget” and “Venice” in one sentence. While Venice has a reputation for being one of the most expensive Italian cities for tourists, there are several ways to cut down costs. 1. Go off-season. Summer (June to August) is peak season in Europe. If you’d like to avoid the stampede […]
Anda Venice Hostel is a Wonderland
It’s one most expensive cities in Italy, but traveling to Venice doesn’t have to make a dent in your wallet. The biggest way to save money is NOT to book your accommodation within the island of Venice. Mainland Venice is connected to Venice Island (where Rialto Bridge, St. Mark’s Basilica, and all those famous tourist […]
6 Italian Cities in 7 Days
The embassy gave me only up to 30 days to legally stay in Europe last year. I was bummed, because I was hoping for the maximum 90-day tourist Schengen visa. Travel agents assured me this is normal, especially since I’m a single female tourist (and third-world Asian!) heading to Europe for the first time. My […]
How To Choose The Best Gelato
When I explored the food culture of Italy, one of the lessons I learned is: Not all gelatos are created equal. Before my Europe trip, I remember eating expensive “gelatos” in Manila, thinking they were all the real deal. Not so, said the locals I met in Italy. There are five simple ways to suss […]
Beware of Florence’s Ghost Gypsies
During my 30-day backpacking trip in Europe, the most common reaction I got from people—aside from “You’re so brave for backpacking alone!”—was, “Be careful of gypsies!” My usual response was, “If I can survive the dodgiest streets of Manila, I think I’ll survive backpacking the rest of the globe.” I also did my best to […]