Good experiences using Blablacar

Blablacar, a worldwide ride sharing website is a great way to explore Europe on a budget. The 10th time I used and the following 2 trips were with Italian companion. From Nice to Milan I went with an Italian, Andrea, who had visited the neighboring country just to buy the Iphone 6. He told about his story in the queue and … Read More

The museums that you must go in Rome

Rome is a great destination for those passionate about art, architecture and culture. I’m not into museums, but Rome was a big exception considering masters such as Michelangelo e Leonardo da Vinci. There are 4 museums you must go: Museum of Rome The collection of the museum was at first intended only to illustrate and document the the local history and … Read More

How to go to the beach in Venice

If you are in Venice and feel like you want to go to the beach, you can! To do this you must take the ferry number 1, direction Lido. It will cost you around 7 euros to go and come back. If you take the ferry (or vaporetto, how they call in Italy) in San Marco it will take you 20 … Read More

Visiting a glass factory in Murano Island next to Venice

Murano is one Island famous for it’s glass arts, just nearby Venice. You can visit glass factories and see the art being made live in front of you. If you take the ferry there are plenty of stops in Murano including Faro, Colonna, Navagero, Museo, Venier, Serenella, Da Muia. I got off in Navagero station because is the closest to the … Read More

The biggest square facing the ocean in the world

I was not planning to visit Trieste, an Italian town near the border with Slovenia. However, upon arriving in the city, I came across the closed bus station and had to stay there one night. What saved me was the Wi-fi from a very nice Chinese restaurant, the Luka Bar. I had a 3 euros sandwich and a beer for dinner … Read More