Coming from an archipelago country where we fly everywhere, driving through Tuscany feels like ultimate freedom. Rolling hills lined with cypress trees, medieval hilltop towns, vineyards glowing under the golden sun — Tuscany is made for road trips. Exploring Tuscany by car truly is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in its charming…
If you have been following our Italy Trip story, today is our fourth and last day in Tuscany Region. It was hard to say good bye to our lovely airbnb in Panzano; 4 days in Tuscany is definitely not enough. We are going to drive to La Spezia and return our rental car there before…
By our second day in Tuscany, it felt like the heatwave was personally stalking us across Italy. I opened the news that morning only to read: “San Gimignano, one of the worst-hit cities by today’s heatwave.” Perfect. Who in their right mind decides to go sightseeing there? Apparently me. But honestly—when you’re already in Tuscany, skipping San…
When I started planning our Italy holiday, I wanted to strike a balance—something for me, something for Hubby, and something the kids wouldn’t roll their eyes at. Hubby, in particular, loves cycling and has long been fascinated by L’Eroica, the legendary vintage bike race held each October in Gaiole in Chianti. So, with him in mind,…
After three whirlwind days in Rome (read: walking marathons powered by gelato), we packed our bags and headed to Tuscany—because Diane Lane told me to. Okay, not personally, but after watching Under the Tuscan Sun, I knew one day I’d have to sip wine among rolling hills and dramatically gaze at the countryside like I was…
If you hang out on travel forums, you’ll see the classic warning: “Don’t take kids to the Vatican Museums—too crowded, too long, too museum-y.” I read those takes, too. Some families absolutely do it, but let’s be realistic about attention spans. I skipped guided tours (Achita would not have the patience) and went full DIY with Rick Steves’ audio tour—highly…
Rome. The Eternal City. The land of emperors, gladiators, pasta, and people who somehow look effortlessly stylish even while eating pizza on the curb. With over 2.8 million residents (not counting the pigeons at Piazza Navona who clearly run the place), Rome isn’t just Italy’s capital—it’s a museum, a movie set, and a carb-lover’s paradise…
Traveling to Italy has always been a dream of mine, and after years of planning, it was finally coming to life! Originally, the trip was all about exploring Italy. But after stumbling upon breathtaking pictures of the Alps, I couldn’t resist squeezing Switzerland into the itinerary. So, Venice got swapped out, and the adventure expanded….
After two days of hiking in the mountains of Zhangjiajie, our legs were already tired and sore. So for our last day in Beijing, we decided to keep things simple. Instead of rushing around the city trying to see everything, we only planned to visit one major attraction — the Summer Palace — and spend the rest…
Tianmen Mountain, located in Zhangjiajie city in China’s central Hunan Province, is often described as one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. The mountain is famous for its spectacular scenery and dramatic attractions. Highlights include Tianmen Cave (Heaven’s Door), the breathtaking 99 Bends road, sheer vertical cliffs, thrilling cliff-hanging walkways, a glass skywalk, and the world’s longest passenger cable car…
