Tag: #travelalone
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Getting sick while traveling can happen, it has happened to me several times and it is never good. It is even worse if you are in a bad hotel, among the worst for me frequent budget accommodation. Stop at Agia Napa, adda passà ‘a nuttatta In the pre-covid era, no one paid attention to who…
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Even in traveling to northern Cyprus I had problems with the car, indeed, always with the rental agency. Traveling to North Cyprus, the difficulties at the end The route was spectacular, but there were misunderstandings. The pickup and drop-off location was just beyond one of the borders of Nicosia. The guy who delivered the vehicle…
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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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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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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…
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The itinerary of the trip to Oman This is an idea for a solo trip to Oman and the UAE. I did 9 days by public transportation and rental car in December 2022. These destinations: It was my first non-European trip after the pandemic. Knowing a little what I would find, I never thought of…