Ana Donovici

Venice has a few options when it comes to transportation there on the island so here are a few options to get around in the city on water.  1. Water bus - The most common way to get around in Venice is with a water bus. They will usually be the cheapest option. If you buy a Venice city pass you can choose the option to have transport included. I find this to be quite helpful since you don't have to wait in line all the time to buy a ticket. Venice is quite a busy city so you will find that pass will come in handy. They have schedules at each station and the signs are pretty straight forward. Their water buses are called vaporetto. Also if you want a trip on the Grand Canal you can choose these water buses as they're the cheapest option. Keep in mind though that they take much longer than a taxi since they stop at each station.  2. Taxi - Their taxis are these brown cool looking tiny boats. It's like your private tiny yacht. Of course they are much more ...

Rome has plenty of options to choose from when it comes to accommodation. So here is a list with a few hotels that I recommend and the area where you can stay. We stayed at hotel Parker which is a 3 star hotel close to Termini station. Room was clean with a comfortable bed and for breakfast they offered plenty of options. Other good hotels are Espana, Kent, Alexis, Camelia and Pyramid. I recommend you to stay around Termini station but keep in mind one thing about this place -  it is noisy. Although we weren't bothered at all about this aspect, take this into consideration if you are a light sleeper.  Around Termini there are plenty hotels from which you can choose and usually the prices are between 40 and 60 euros per double room for 1 night. With breakfast included most of the times which is not bad at all. Of course if you want to stay in luxurious hotels then this post is not for you.  From Termini station you can pretty much get to every known place i...

Corfu really exceeded our expectations. Corfu it's an island in Greece filled with lots of vegetation and has spectacular turquoise waters due to its pebble beaches. It is a wonderful place to photograph so here is a list with a few of the most instagrammable places.  1. Agios Spiridon Beach in Paleokastritsa -  This is close to the Monastery of Paleokastritsa and it's the largest beach in Paleokastritsa area. It is also the most busy one but during May and September you can still enjoy some quite time there. We were at the end of May and it was perfect.  2. Agia Triada Beach in Paleokastritsa - This has to be my favorite beach in the whole area. It is quite small but the view is stunning. It also gives you that feeling of intimacy cause it's so small.  3. The Old Fortress in Corfu Town - Ancient ruins with probably the best panorama of Corfu town. Keep in mind though that there is little to no shade. We went during the worst hou...

Sometimes trying to find the safest and easiest way to get from the airport to your hotel can be hard. You have cabs, certain buses etc. Here is the cheapest and easiest way to reach Termini station in Rome from the airport. I wrote Ciampino airport because Rome actually has 2 airports - Ciampino and Fiuminico. But when we visited Rome, we landed on Ciampino airport.  After you take your luggage and you go through customs, at the exit you will find a few options to reach the city. All of them will offer transfer airport-Termini-airport for a small fee, usually between 8 and 10 euros per person for a return ticket. I recommend you to buy a return ticket since they will usually have a smaller price if you do it this way (around 2 or 3 euros cheaper per person).  We went with Schiaffini buses but Terravision is also another option. These usually don't make any stops until you reach Termini. Depending on the traffic (of course), the ride usually takes around 60 to 9...

Another year has passed, a new year to travel the world and see the beauty this planet has to offer. It is said about Rome that is like an open air museum. And it really is. If you are travelling on a budget or you simply wanna enjoy some free places in Rome, here are some ideas for you.  1. Fontana di Trevi. Probably the most photographed fountain in Rome. Might even say in the world. The details on this fountain are absolutely marvelous. And it is FREE. One tip for you if you want to avoid the crowds: go as early as you can. Somewhere between 5 and 8 AM. We arrived there around 6 PM (bad mistake) and we had to squeeze ourselves between the crowds in order to find a place to take a picture. Also golden hour might be an option to see it. Before the sunrise and sunset. If you have a cent throw it above your shoulder in the fountain and make a wish. It is said that your wish will come true and you will return someday to Rome.  2. Pantheon. This is quite a ...

Although Venice is not the least expensive city in Europe (Have you seen the gondola ride prices?) there are a few free activities that you can enjoy while you're there. Please find more about them below. Also if you have any other tips feel free to share.  1. Enjoy a sunset right on Rialto bridge. I feel like this is a must when it comes to Venice. Rialto is such an iconic place there and it will definitely offer you lifetime memories. Be prepared to take lots of photos. Also it will be crowded but I feel it is totally worth it. 2. Watch the crowd during golden hour in piazza San Marco. If you've heard about golden hour you know how amazing it is. And that tower called Campanile San Marco and Basilica San Marco during golden hour are magical.  3. Take a walk on the tiny streets of Venice. Everything is so old yet so beautiful. Some buildings look like they're about to fall apart. But maybe this is almost every building in Venice.  BONUS TIP: Go...

Ponte dei Sospiri This will not be the usual happy travel story. This year happened one of the things we probably fear the most. Losing someone I loved. And it happened unexpectedly and out of nowhere.  We sometimes are too lazy to give a phone call, leave a message to someone telling them we miss them or just go and visit someone. We think to ourselves I'll do it tomorrow or in the weekend or maybe next week. What we truly don't realize is that we cannot take anything for granted. Maybe the next day will not come. Or maybe it will come for us but not for the person we were planning on calling. How hard is it really give a phone call? How long does it take? 2 minutes maybe? Even 5. But the regret that you didn't do it will stay with you forever. This might be too personal. Actually it is too personal. But if I make you show that love today then it is ok. But please go and make that phone call now, leave that message now, visit that loved one now or hug them now...