Napolitans still raise an eyebrow when you mention choosing the Rione Sanità neighborhood as the base for your city break. For decades, this working-class district has been labeled as ‘dangerous’ and ‘absolutely to be avoided.’ However, efforts are underway to shake off that stigma. We discovered Rione Sanità as one of the most vibrant and …
Read moreFact: the Portuguese serve some wonderful food and drinks. During my trip to Lisbon there was plenty of food temptation going and I just couldn’t (and didn’t want to) resist, so I kissed my diet goodbye and enjoyed the Lisbon cuisine to the fullest. Here are my 10 delicious food tips to eat your way …
Read moreI know. I’ve always said I would never ever go cruising. Because it’s just not me: too big, too crowded, too artificial… But all it needed was just one cruise to have a complete change of heart. We embarked on a Dubai/United Arab Emirates with Costa Cruises: a 7-day cruise filled with Italian flair (our …
Read moreLisbon has it all. The city is a cool mix of a relaxed atmosphere, a fascinating history and lots of traditions. At the same time the city is quickly transforming into a modern and überhip hotspot. I just got back from this fascinating Portuguese city and although it was just a ‘quicky’ – a two …
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