Experiencing Calcutta: From a Cultural Sojourn to a Culinary Delight

Never mind from where it came—there are several explanations about the etymology of the name Kôlikata (Bengali: কলিকাতা) [ˈkɔlikat̪a]. What matters is it is the name of a city...

16 of The Best Things to Do in Sorrento, Italy

Welcome to Sorrento... a small resort town with something for everyone Sorrento is a glamorous little resort town with a big reputation. Sitting between Naples and the Amalfi Coast, it has been the...

The Beauty of Buda and Pest

In spite of Covid’s fear, I haven’t given up travelling this summer. I took the right precautions and I went on an adventure to discover the beauty of Buda and Pest: Budapest. It’s been 8...

Top 10 Places to See in Kyiv

Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine with population of over 3,7 million people. The city was founded as a fortress in the 5th century AD. In Middle Ages, it was a capital of great state Kyivan Rus which...

Bratislava – What to See on A One Day Trip

I visited Bratislava in 2016 and it was only a short stop on the way to Budapest. And even though I spent only a couple of hours there, it was just enough to see the most important things in the...

The Mysterious Montagna Spaccata in Gaeta, Italy

The mysterious sea grotto of Montagna Spaccata, or Split Mountain, is a natural wonder found on Monte Orlando, a protected natural park in Gaeta. According to local stories, God was so...