So Rome is on your list of big famous cities to see? But you only have one day to do it? This is my easy self-guided tour to Rome and covers all the main sites that you have to see in Rome on your first visit.
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A Visit to Kanazawa’s Omicho Market
The city of Kanazawa is probably not on everyone’s Japan itinerary list. Most people just use the city as a transportation hub heading to Takayama or Shirakawa-go. Some include is as a day trip to visit Japan’s third most beautiful garden Kenrokouen. If you spend more than a day here, you’ll realize the town is…
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How to spend 24 hours in Cape Town
Also called the Mother City, Cape Town sparkles in splendor. Are you in South Africa but only have a day to explore Cape Town? Here’s my guide on spending 24 hours in Cape Town
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10 Things to do in Madrid’s city center
The Spanish capital of Madrid is beautiful any time of the year. Its historic city center is filled with many great things to do, see and eat. If you are visiting Madrid here’s a quick guide to Madrid’s city center and the sights you can’t miss.
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Explore Tokyo: Harajuku and Omotesando Shopping Areas
Harajuku is colourful and crazy. It’s Takeshita-dori and its side streets is the epitome of Japanese teenage culture and lined with trendy shops and restaurants just waiting to be discovered. Omotesando caters for more adult clientele with luxury brand shops sitting along the broad tree-lined street. I did a (shopping) walk from Harajuku to Omotesando…
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A walk through Avignon
Sometimes I wish the South of France was less crowded with tourists. Which is not the best thing to say, as I am one myself. Okay, not really. There must be some difference between a traveller and a tourist, as I see myself as a traveller wanting to experience the essence of my destination rather…
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Croatian Adventure: Picnic at sundown on the island of Rab
When you think about Croatia, you think about islands, sunshine, old red-roofed towns and vividly blue beaches. A visit to one of Croatia’s smaller islands in the Northern Gulf of Kvarner, Rab, surprised me with its pine forest inlets and light spring drizzle. What better way to celebrate the reappearance of the sun (just in…
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Complete bliss at Jason’s Bakery
Located on the corner of Bree and Bloem street in the Cape Town CBD, is the hugely popular Jason’s Bakery. What differentiates Jason’s Bakery from many of the other eateries in the area, is the sheer creativity of @captainbreadza, always keeping his customers on the tips of their toes with the menu.
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What about Nice? A city on its own
The first thing you’ll hear about Nice, the fifth biggest city in France, is its blue waters and famous pebble beaches. The capital of the Côte d’Azur is unlike any of the other big French cities. It’s glitzy but not quite like Paris, it’s a port city but not quite like Marseille, a resort town…
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Cheese and Wine tasting at Fairview
Fairview wine estate is located in the Paarl wine region of the Western Cape. I recently had the opportunity to do a bit of barrel tasting during a wine festival in Autumn. Fairview also specializes in cheese, especially goat’s cheese which are delicious. If you’re traveling on the Cape Wine Route, this is one wine…
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The Nomadic Panda 