After the many stories (mostly daunting ones) I have heard about Naples, I’m glad that we did make a stop for a day to have a feel of this ‘interesting’ city. Never have I heard as much honking or seen as much graffiti on buildings and monuments in a place. However after spending the day [...]
Pompeii, a city buried from the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79AD, is considered by many as one of the top archaeological sites in the world. The excavation efforts made to uncover 6 metres high of ash and rock have led to the rediscovery and restoration of this ancient city. Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage site covers 66 hectares of [...]
The Amalfi Coast, famed for its beautiful coastline with towns and villages perched on jagged cliffs, attracts tourists from all over. Stretching 50km south of the Sorrentine Peninsula, the towns along the coast are linked by a narrow road with sharp twists and turns. With limited options to travel by bus or boat during the off [...]
The Sorrento Peninsula lies south of Naples and is an area known for its spectacular natural beauty. Sorrento’s ideal location with steep cliffs hanging over the Bay of Naples and overlooking to Mt. Vesuvius has made it a popular tourist destination in Italy.
Sorrento by the blue waters of Naples Bay
Sorrento was perfect as a base [...]
This cozy Belgian eatery tucked away in an alley in Covent Garden still doesn’t fail to fascinate me after several years, with its unique setting and ambience. It is still apparent that this place remains immensely popular amongst Londoners for its mussels and beer.
“Beat the Clock!”
In spite of not being a huge fan of mussels, [...]
Day 4: Cordoba – Mezquita, Jewish Quarter, Calleja de Las Flores
On our last day in Andalucia, we take a day trip to Cordoba, a 45 minute train ride north-east from Seville. The centre of Cordoba city together with its greatest attraction, the Mezquita that is marvelled for its remarkable architecture, is a World Heritage site. The [...]
There is quite a difference between Seville the capital of Andalucia, and Granada. The sight of Santa Justa train station itself with its many platforms, shops and extra long elevated elevators illustrates a more developed side of Andalucia as compared to the isolated Granada station.
Day 3: Seville – Cathedral & La Giralda, Alcazar, Barrio de [...]
Day 2: Granada – the Alhambra
Our 2nd day is spent visiting the Alhambra, the large medieval Moorish palace-city, admired for its impressive Islamic architecture. Having pre-booked and purchased tickets online (highly advisable since there is a restricted no. of visitors allowed to enter each day), we hop onto a bus (no. 30 or 32) from Plaza [...]
