Lenggong valley has UNESCO world heritage archeological sites and, equally important to me, isn’t far from the island of Penang where we spent two happy weeks. This made it the perfect target for our Lenggong valley motorbike tour: a loop starting and ending in Old George Town – another UNESCO heritage – and crossing Taiping,… Continua a leggere Lenggong valley motorbike tour
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A stopover in Doha
I recently discovered the differences between a layover and a stopover. A layover is short, typically a few hours and doesn’t involve leaving the airport.A stopover is longer, long enough to get out of the airport and see something. So, when I booked my autumn flight to Bali – after the summertime in Europe – I was playing… Continua a leggere A stopover in Doha
Hong Kong Travel Notes
Every time I travel to a new place I collect memories, pictures, and notes. I invariably think that, after the trip, I’ll write a post on my poor blog. But then time pass by, the urge to write diminish, and the post stays unwritten… Such a pity not to share my notes with you, right? RIGHT?? I… Continua a leggere Hong Kong Travel Notes
My birthday in Pekalongan: batik and indigo a go-go
As a child, I was always wimpy the day of my birthday because I had no friends to celebrate with. Being born mid-August in Italy means that either you or your friends are on holiday in that period. Growing up things changed and eventually I had some interesting birthday party, like my 31st birthday ‘hey… Continua a leggere My birthday in Pekalongan: batik and indigo a go-go
One month in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
I love winter in Europe: it’s the best time to get away! This February I went back to Indonesia, to spend a month in the mighty island of Bali. To be precise, to spend a month in the mighty town of Ubud. Bali: Tourist Trap or Paradise? This is the great debate going on… Continua a leggere One month in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia