Tag: #solotravel
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In touring Marrakech I became definitively convinced that I was turning my ways around. In fact, with this trip I finally, and perhaps belatedly, abandoned the ‘idea of trying to be without a connection. Too much trouble had happened to me in the past and I resigned myself to the fact that it is too…
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The chapter on what to do in Budapest would be rich. I would start with what you should never do, especially if you are alone and on a weekend. Of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire I had seen quite a lot, especially Vienna where I had been several times and Prague. While I completely missed Hungary.…
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When I was a child, the idea of traveling to Eastern Europe was equivalent to going to an exotic and even more mysterious country. At fall of the Berlin Wall I was 18 years old and I was someone who was already informed about politics and history; therefore, I was aware of what an immense…
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque My real visit to Abu Dhabi began at the beautiful Mosque. I moved early in the morning; I had already seen it in its illuminated splendor the night before on the drive between the airport and downtown. Returning to the city again by bus, I had an unusual encounter. A gentleman…
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During this little trip I thought a lot about the life of animals in the city, thanks in part to Jules Verne ‘s beautiful 20 Thousand Leagues Under the Seas that I had with me. In 20 Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, among the many insights it can give, besides the brilliant foresight on technological…
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Dracula’s castle, in an almost live video. From Bran Castle, Transylvania Where it is located Home live on travel
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A classic snag in travel is not finding lodging. In Abu Dhabi it also happened to me because. I was without an Internet connection. The cost of living in Arab countries frightens many travelers. Avoiding restaurants, considering the convenience of public transportation, and taking an outside look at the major sites, there is only one…
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We used to be more different When I started traveling in Western Europe it still felt like going to other worlds. There were borders and you were asked for documents; currencies were different and you had to change money also because credit cards were used less; it cost a fortune to make phone calls. People…
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The Flood A major travel snag characterized my first day in Oman. The plan was to have an interlude in the Emirates. I would have my flight to Abu Dhabi in mid-afternoon and thus plenty of time to leave my large backpack in the airport depot and visit the large mosque that is nearby. But…
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There are many things to do in Marrakech, so for my first time in Morocco I decided to devote 3 full days to it. I went there in March 2024 and solo. It was a destination that had fascinated me ever since I saw the famous film by Gabriele Salvatores. I left on Easter Saturday…