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Round Trip around Austria in Winter

October 1, 2022 Yanika Muscat Leave a comment

Are you planning a round trip around Austria in winter? Do you want an easy trip with a connection from one city to another city by train? And still, enjoy the nature and the beautiful scenery the country has to offer? So you are in the right place to read this post and plan your ideal trip. Austria is an enclosed country in Central Europe bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the North, Slovakia and Hungary to the East, Slovenia and Italy to the South and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the West. Vienna, which is the capital and Austrian largest city offers an abundance of beautiful scenery to explore, from tall mountain peaks along with the Danube river valley. The official and the majority of the population in Austria..

Day Trip to Gerês, National Peneda Park

September 24, 2022 Yanika Muscat Leave a comment

I just love nature!! And this seems you love it too if you are reading this! Portugal has so much to offer. Gerês in the North of Portugal has so much greenery that gives you peace of mind and tranquillity to enjoy the time there. A day trip to Gerês in the National Peneda Park is not enough but here I am giving you a small plan and highlighting destinations that one must visit. National Peneda Park in Gerês not only offers lush vegetation but there are a lot of different animals and species. Wild animals like wolves, boars, badgers, otters, deers and wild horses and easier to admire, are like cows with long horns, goats, and native sheep with a shepherd dog. Places to visit in..

The Douro Valley by car

September 16, 2022 Yanika Muscat Leave a comment

The Douro Valley is one of the most scenic trips in the North of Portugal. There are different ways to enjoy this beautiful region; by train, by car or by boat. I have done this trip by a rented car so here I am sharing the Douro Valley by car. Certainly, a car allows you to discover and reach remote areas, far away from other tourists and take the trip at your own pace. Places to visit at Douro Valley Peso da Régua Driving from Porto, Peso da Régua is the primary start of the Douro Valley trip. This village has a waterfront where one can take a nice short walk and meanwhile see the main scenic attraction of the 3 bridges crossing the valley. The three bridges of Peso da Régua View from Peso da..

10 Places in Portugal for Solo Travel by Car

September 2, 2022 Yanika Muscat Leave a comment

Portugal is very easy to navigate and it is a safe country for solo travel. I have been several times to Portugal, and there are multi-way to travel and plan your trip around Portugal. The following 10 places in Portugal are destinations done by a rented car, as I choose to go away from the main city. Furthermore to reach the mountains and remote areas that it is unreachable by train or public transport. 10 Places to visit in Portugal Guimaraes Guimaraes, a historical place in the north of Portugal, is about 45 minutes away from Porto by car. Therefore, the most attractions that one should see in this historical town are the castle of Guimaraes, Igreja de São Miguel do Castelo and Palace Duques de Bragança. The castle..

The art of travel storytelling

August 24, 2022 Yanika Muscat Leave a comment

Travelling is my passion and I use it as an art of storytelling. Here, I want to inspire you to hit the road and travel. Meet different people, learn about cultures and try local food from around the World, either on a short getaway or leave your comfort zone and travel as far as you can. I look into life very deep. To clarify, I ask questions like ‘what is this experience showing me to learn and adapt’, and ‘What is the meaning here?'. I am not religious. My belief is that of a spiritual person with open hands to welcome and indulge in any kind of experience. For instance, I want to live deeply and simply. This connection to life turns my experiences into deep writing and a form of storytelling. Welcome to Travel..

The MAN who was trapped in a CAVE for many years

March 25, 2019 Yanika Muscat Leave a comment

There are 2200 caves in Puglia. One that is very popular is found in Altamura. This is a city that is famous for the Altamura Cave Man that it brings a historical story from the Lamalunga cave and the Altamura man. The geologist explored the entrance of the cave in 1989. This gave the geologist to study the cave from the inside. In 1991, they opened up a new artificial entrance to discover the inside of the cave. The cave is around 1 km long. They found a lot of animals and only one man. It is in fact now called the Altamura Man. The Altamura Man The Altamura man is a fossil homo, which was discovered in 1993 in the Lamalunga Cave. It has more than 400,000 years. This brought a lot of history to Altamura. The Altamura man..

Five Tips for doing Trekking in Nepal

March 11, 2019 Yanika Muscat Leave a comment

Trekking in Nepal remains one of the most popular and unique experiences in Asia. The streets of Kathmandu and Pokhara, the trekking hub are constantly bombarded with travellers, organized tours, guides, and various gear on display for sale or rent. Due to the wide variety of options available, individuals of numerous cultures, ages and capabilities usually attempt a trek in the country. Unlike other expeditions that require months of rigorous planning, you can arrive in Kathmandu with little or no plans at all, and join the next trail in a matter of days. Here are a few tips on the things you need to know before embarking on a trek in the Nepalese Himalayas. Best Season for a Trek Although there are no specific rules..

Review: Panacea – A restaurant in Puglia with a difference

March 4, 2019 Yanika Muscat Leave a comment

Eating out in Italy - Puglia Speaking about Italian food is far beyond pizza and pasta. In the Puglia region, Modugno; a small town, which is thirty minutes away from Bari with the car. Modugno has many pizza and pasta restaurants, in contrast to one particular restaurant in Puglia region named Panacea, which serves Puglia traditional dishes from raw materials serving them in a refined and sophisticated way. The environment Once entered into the restaurant, the environment felt very welcome with also a very warm welcome from the person who greeted us, Emanuel. He gave us a table to sit around so we start choosing what can we eat from the menu for dinner. The Menu – in Italian The Menu consists of varied..

Top 5 places to visit while in Kathmandu, Nepal

October 19, 2018 Yanika Muscat Leave a comment

Swayambhunath Stupa (Buddhist Temple + Monkey Temple)

Top 5 places to visit while in Kathmandu, Nepal Most people travel to Nepal to join a trail on the mountains. Kathmandu is the first stop to land before embarking on a trek, so it would be ideal to visit the city of Nepal for a day. Here are some top places that I visited in Kathmandu. Swayambhunath Stupa (Buddhist Temple + Monkey Temple) Swayambhunath Stupa is a Buddhist Temple which also known as Monkey Temple. It is a spectacular place to visit. It consists of a remarkable place with locals who pray their Lord and souvenir shops for tourist. From the temple, one can see stunning long distance views of Kathmandu. Be aware of the monkeys… They are so cute but they can be dangerous too. So make sure when take them photos keep a..

My baby is one year – One year of blogging

May 11, 2018 Yanika Muscat Leave a comment

My baby is one year - One year of blogging Time flies... I am so happy to say my baby is one year old. It's been a ride with full of excitement, creativity and happiness. I cannot say that it was always easy but that is what brings success and satisfaction. It's a big deal to celebrate the one-year blogging anniversary, as it's a responsibility and it is a style to take care of your own. We all have a dream and we can let no one stop it from us to develop it. So today, I have to take a minute to open a bottle of Champagne and have a glass of bubbles and Celebrate!! My reflections and expectations It's been a while, that I wrote something on the blog. The last couple of months I have been creating new stuff and from mid-March 2018,..