Destinations
Puglia
Gallipoli – The Salento
We drove across the 16th-century bridge that connects the Old Town of Gallipoli to the mainland. Gallipoli sits on a tiny island protected by defensive walls. On its eastern border stands the imposing Castello – a Gallipoli landmark – surrounded…
Read more
Italy
The Stone City – Sassi di Matera
Matera - a city where ancient sassi (caves) and stone dwellings cling to each other in a haphazard jumble that is so utterly beguiling that it's guaranteed to be 'love at first sight.' Matera is located above the heel of…
Read more
Vilnius-Lithuania
Vilnius, where the Old and the New Town merge seamlessly into one another, stands out as a city that has a unique blend of both Eastern and Western European charm. The Grand Duke Gediminas, who ruled Lithuania for 25 years…
Read more
Two Days in Tallinn – Estonia
Of the three Baltic capital cities, Tallinn - surrounded by its medieval defensive walls - stands out as having the most diversity: From the Old Town to the 'indie' neighborhood of Telliskivi; the market at Balti Jaama Turg; the Depot;…
Read more
Latvia – Into the Countryside
We set out in the pouring rain to explore the beautiful Latvian countryside. An hour drive from Riga, we reached the Gauja National Park, the largest National Park in Latvia, which runs 917 kilometers from north-east of Sigulda to south-west…
Read more
Latvia – Riga
Riga, the capital city of Latvia, lies at the center of the Baltic States, between Tallinn-Estonia and Vilnius-Lithuania. It has justifiably earned the reputation as a Baltic Beauty for its enchanting Old Town built on the edge of the River…
Read more