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Visit Trapani in Sicily: my Top 5 Things to See and Do
Although Palermo is well known, I had never heard of Trapani before going on a road trip in western Sicily. It was a great discovery! I loved its relaxed atmosphere and lifestyle. The authentic Italian dolce vita! Is visiting Trapani really worth it? Yes, Trapani is worth a visit! It’s a real favourite. To prove it, here are my top 5 things to see and do in Trapani. 1° Visit the historic centre of Trapani A visit to the historic centre of Trapani is a must. I recommend parking your car in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele parking, which is very cheap. The historic centre of Trapani is full of…
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The Ultimate 2-Day Palermo Itinerary: Top Things To Do and See
The capital of Sicily was one of the stops on my road trip to western Sicily last May. What to see and do in Palermo? What are the must-sees? In this article, I share with you the ultimate 2-day Palermo itinerary for a weekend. I also tell you the top things to do and see in Palermo and its surroundings. To visit Palermo, follow the guide! Andiamo! Map of the ultimate 2-day Palermo itinerary Top things to see in Palermo in 2 days Palermo, the capital of Sicily, seduced me with its rich history and dynamism. This Sicilian city is very cosmopolitan, just like Malta, where I live. The…
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Visit Western Sicily: Road Trip, Itinerary, Must-Sees
In May, we went on a road trip to visit western Sicily. Itinerary, must-sees, things to do and see… I share with you this beautiful trip and my tips to organize your road trip in western Sicily. For this trip as a couple, we set off from Malta, where we live. Sicily is only 90 kilometres north of Malta, making it the perfect cheap and easy destination. We only had to fly half an hour over the Mediterranean Sea to land in Trapani and start exploring western Sicily. Come on, I’ll take you on a 5-day, 4-night road trip with us! Andiamo! Itinerary for a 5-day road trip in western…
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10 Things I Wished I Knew Before Moving to Malta
As an expatriate in Malta, there are things I wished I knew before I took the plunge. I originally left for a three-month internship, but I actually stayed in Malta for several years. I learnt a lot of things about the country that I wished I knew before moving to Malta. Travelling to a country for a few days is one thing, living there all year round is another. The reality is sometimes different from the idea you have of a destination. Before leaving, I had of course done some research on the country. But that is not enough. Some things can only be learned through experience, and that’s what…
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When is the Best Time to Visit Malta? Climate and Weather
Under the Maltese sun… You’ve heard about the Maltese archipelago, bathed in the Mediterranean Sea, and you already see yourself there. But one question remains: what is the best season to go to Malta? Mediterranean climate, lots of sunshine. The Maltese archipelago is known to offer over 300 days of sunshine a year. Did you say idyllic? No, not always. The reality is a little more nuanced. Don’t expect to be lounging on the beach all year round! The weather in Malta is not always as mild as it seems. I’ve been living in Malta since 2017 and I can tell you one thing: behind the rosy picture there are…
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What to Do in Malta in One Week? My Must-Sees
Do you want to visit Malta? Malta is a small island state located south of Sicily. It has a lot of treasures to be discovered. Old stones, turquoise waters, Mediterranean culture, cosmopolitan atmosphere… there is something for everyone. Malta is part of the European Union, so it is very easy to get there if you are in Europe. The archipelago has a rich cultural heritage, shaped by the various powers that ruled over Malta in the past (notably the Phoenicians, the Arabs, the Normans, the Order of St John of Jerusalem, the French, the British). Moreover, with over 300 days of sunshine a year, Malta can be visited almost all year round (avoid July…
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My Top 10 Vegan Dishes from Around the World
For some time, the global pandemic has not allowed us to travel as we wish to. So I’ve been looking for ways to escape my daily life and travel a little bit in other ways, such as learning foreign languages (although this passion is much older than the pandemic) or world cuisine. Travelling is also about the taste buds. In this article, I’m presenting my top 10 vegan dishes from around the world. Why vegan? I am a vegetarian with a strong vegan tendency, for several reasons (which I will perhaps detail in a future article). Being interested in the vegan specialities of certain countries also allows you to…
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Living Abroad: Experiencing Culture Shock
“When you arrive in a city, you see streets in perspective. A series of buildings without meaning. Everything is unknown, blank. Later on, you will have walked along these streets, you will have been to the end of the perspectives, you will have known these buildings, you will have lived stories with people. When you will have lived in this city, you will have taken this street ten, twenty, a thousand times. At the end of the day, it belongs to you because you have lived there.” L’Auberge espagnole (Pot Luck / The Spanish Apartment), Xavier. The art of being a foreigner abroad and in your own country…
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Why Traveling Makes Us Richer
“Traveling is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” Anonymous Traveling has a cost and is considered by some as a hobby among others. However, more than a simple hobby, traveling is actually a genuine school of life. Rather than a simple expense to please yourself, it is a way to invest in yourself. The money spent on traveling would be more like the budget allocated to a training course than the one allocated to the latest fashionable gadget. I will explain why I believe that traveling can truly enrich you. However, two small clarifications: First, to get real benefits from traveling, we need to adopt…
Dépassons les frontières – Let’s go beyond borders
