Tag Archives: Road-Trip

DISCOVERING BOHOL BY MOTORCYCLE

When I lived in Manila I used to escape on weekends to anywhere far from the big city, be it to the incredible Philippine islands or the nearby countries, in order to disconnect from the endless and very frequent traffic jams in the capital. One of my getaways took place on the island of Bohol,Continue reading “DISCOVERING BOHOL BY MOTORCYCLE”

ROADTRIP THROUGH NAVARRE

Navarra is the Spanish autonomous community, located to the northeast on the Iberian Peninsula, whose name originates from the term naba, which in old Basque meant “flat land surrounded by mountains”. It is a green region of incredible beauty, unusual landscapes and cultural heritage of great historical and artistic value that you should not missContinue reading “ROADTRIP THROUGH NAVARRE”

I’VE ALWAYS LIKED THE DESERT: SAHARA

It is difficult to explain in words the sensations that invade the soul when sitting on a desert dune and being surrounded by the infinity of sandy landscapes. Perhaps the phrase of Antoine de Saint-Exupery: “I have always liked the desert. You sit on a sand dune in the desert, you don’t see anything, andContinue reading “I’VE ALWAYS LIKED THE DESERT: SAHARA”

THE CITY OF THE GODDESS ATHENA: ATHENIAN ACROPOLIS

Whenever I have the possibility I try to do road trips. It is an ideal way to travel on your own, stopping in the places that catch your attention, either because of their rich history or because of their beautiful landscapes. So, it was in the case of Athens, the Greek capital, it was aContinue reading “THE CITY OF THE GODDESS ATHENA: ATHENIAN ACROPOLIS”

MEDIEVAL ROUTE THROUGH NORTHEAST SPAIN: TUDELA & TARAZONA

Spain is a country of varied landscapes and traditions that make it an idyllic place to explore and acquire historical knowledge. In this article I would like to tell you the story about two towns, located in the northeast Spain, which have had some importance during the Middle Ages. These are Tudela & Tarazona, bothContinue reading “MEDIEVAL ROUTE THROUGH NORTHEAST SPAIN: TUDELA & TARAZONA”