Travel insurance, yes or no?
Every so often, someone planning a trip asks me for advice. I gladly share what I know, but the moment I mention insurance, 90% of people give me that “nah, I don’t need it” look—the same one characters in horror…
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Discovering Delft: what to see and do in this charming dutch city
If you are planning a weekend in Delft and you are looking for a brief, but not too brief, post on what to see in Delft, look no more because, despite my broken English, you are in the right place.…
Lost in Tango: A Wanderer’s Guide to Buenos Aires
What to see in Buenos Aires, let me tell you a short story… The first time I wandered into Buenos Aires, I arrived bleary-eyed from an overnight bus journey from Mendoza, with nothing but a crumpled Lonely Planet map and…
Discovering Brussels: a simple guide to the Belgian capital
Introduction to Brussels What to see in Brussels you ask me? I will answer your question but without rush, it’s my blog and I like to take things slow, to put stuff into perspective. As a lively hub of cultures,…
The fascinating hi-story of the only country in the world without traffic lights: what can we learn from adorable San Marino?
What to see in San Marino? I have always lived a stone’s throw from this modern city-state but I have never seriously thought about how interesting this place could be for a tourist. Let’s start with the basics, if you…
Discovering Pakse, Laos: a not comprehensive travel guide to this delightful city
What to see in Pakse? well, I’ve got a few things for you. Let’s start with the introduction. Pakse, the capital of the Champasak Province in southern Laos, is a captivating city that blends natural beauty, cultural heritage, and modern…
Discovering Wassenaar: behind the scenes of Holland’s wealthy gem
Wassenaar: a wealthy retreat? What to do in Wassenaar you ask me? well, let’s start with an introduction. Wassenaar is a picturesque municipality in the Netherlands, renowned for its affluence and exclusivity. In the part of Italy from where I’m…
Is San José, the capital of Costa Rica, dangerous?
Is San José dangerous? Now that I think about it, you don’t hear this question often. Although Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations in Central America, especially among Americans, San José is not generally at the top…
Seoul: between history, skyscrapers, abandoned theme parks, food and a lot of good coffee
What to see in Seoul. The answer, I figured, would be relatively simple, but you’ll have to be patient, as this turns out to be one of the longest articles I’ve ever written, which I don’t know if that’s going…
Ho Chi Minh City among mopeds, rickshaws, shoe shiners and skyscrapers… but is it dangerous for a tourist?
Is Ho Chi Minh City dangerous? Coming from Seoul, the capital of South Korea, HCMC looks a bit sketchy, but it’s just the first impresison. Even putting in all the cunningness of an experienced gossip journalist of a morning talk…
Is Jordan dangerous?
Is Jordan dangerous? that’s a good question. After all, we still are in the Middle East and this area of the world is certainly not the most stable on Earth, plus all around the small state of Jordan a lot…
Lima Central restaurant, a dinner to remember
Restaurant Central Lima. Have you heard of it? if you are here on this article probably yes 🙂 but in any case do not worry because in this post I will take you by the hand and talk about one…
Is Medellin dangerous? and which district do I choose for my stay?
In this article, I would like to try to answer the question “Is Medellin dangerous?” Short, but not too short, premise. In recent years my travel choices have focused on South America (Quito and Ecuador, Bogotà and Colombia but also…
What to see in Lima, from the well-known district of Miraflores to the ever-growing outskirts
It was time to leave again. I would like to be able to say that in times of waning pandemic (it was Sep. 2021) traveling was difficult, complicated, full of bureaucratic traps, shots to do, and sheets to print, but…
Is Bangkok dangerous in 2025? and in 2035? let’s make some predictions!
Excited to be going to Bangkok? Scared of the purported dangers? You’re not alone. I wrote more than one time about cities that are considered dangerous, especially in the south American continent. You can find my blog post on Lima,…
The magical Mediterranean atmosphere of Symi island
Symi island things to do you ask? well, there’s plenty: some history, both medieval and related to the second world war beaches, beaches and again beaches. Small and secluded, reacheable only by boat, or near the small village of Chorio…
Let’s take a look at Lima, the Peruvian capital … is it dangerous or not?
In this post I try to answer a question that, since my return from the magical Peruvian lands in September 2021, has been asked to me several times. Is Lima dangerous for a tourist? A quick comparation During my Peruvian…
Is Egypt dangerous for tourists in 2025?
That’s a good question for all the pyramid lovers out there. In uncertain times, where it is no longer known whether to fear viruses, Isis, old-fashioned terrorists, robberies and kidnappings, or a simple road accidents, I will try to answer…
Is Bogotá dangerous or safe?
Is Bogotá dangerous or safe for a tourist? In this post, I will give you my (second) impression of the sprawling capital of Colombia. Yes, you read correctly, a second impression not a first. Second impression because it is a…
Is Nicaragua dangerous in 2023? What is going on in the Central American country?
In this new episode of the Netflix series “Borders&tourists” we will try to answer the question is Nicaragua dangerous for a tourist? No, sorry, we’re not on Netflix. Sometimes I make these mistakes. But who’s the person that hasn’t had…