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INDONESIA: SPAradise in Lombok‘s jungle
What is better than a full body massage? That's right: a massage in a tropical paradise resort that you have just to yourself! The PURI...
Rena Filieri
Jun 10, 20221 min read


Winter-Spa in Oberjoch, German Alps
Kicking off the new year with a little trip to the Alps seemed like a good idea, and the little eco mountain lodge looked fabulous on...
Rena Filieri
Jan 9, 20221 min read


The UK's southernmost tip: Lizard Point, Cornwall
One should think 'the southernmost tip of England (or actually the UK)' would be a bit warmer than this in late June. One would be wrong....
Rena Filieri
Jun 24, 20211 min read


England meets Caribbean on Cornwall's beaches: St. Ives and Kynance Cove
The Caribbean in England? Yeah, right ... cue my eye rolls. And to be fair, it is not quite the Caribbean (who would have thought), but...
Rena Filieri
Jun 24, 20211 min read


Cornish gems and quaint harbours: Mevagissey, Porthleven & Port Isaac
Summer in Cornwall, South West England. That's when you are likely to get all four seasons in the span of half a day, where temperatures...
Rena Filieri
Jun 24, 20211 min read


Bazar bargains
If you're interested in shopping, Izmir might just be the place for you. The city appears to be one huge commercial centre, with...
Rena Filieri
Nov 17, 20201 min read


Colourful streets of Izmir
While I cannot claim that Izmir is a pretty city, it does have some very interesting street art and architecture that made for good photo...
Rena Filieri
Nov 15, 20201 min read


Turkish Delights
Izmir has more restaurants and eateries than I have ever seen in any other place. The town centre literally consists of restaurant next...
Rena Filieri
Nov 7, 20201 min read


Duck face central: the Prague Selfie Market
I walked past a sign indicating 'Selfie Market' and their Insta-handle #selfiemarketprague and was instantly sold. What a fun way to...
Rena Filieri
Oct 8, 20201 min read


Picturesque Prague
I have yet to meet someone who has been in Prague and would not recommend it. It is a fantastic city with a very picturesque old town...
Rena Filieri
Oct 6, 20201 min read


Scrooser Tour: Cruising through Prague
Hands down one of the best things I've done has been the scrooser tour in Prague. It's great fun and I had the tour guide to myself (I...
Rena Filieri
Oct 4, 20201 min read


Ostuni & Polignano a Mare: where posh Italians vacation
You may not have heard of Ostuni, the white city, but once you've visited, you will never forget it again. It is a very picturesque town...
Rena Filieri
Sep 16, 20201 min read


Winchester: of Cathedrals and King Arthur
Winchester, Hampshire, in the South of England is a place packed with history. You can ilet your imagination wander gazng at what is...
Rena Filieri
Jun 16, 20201 min read


Matera 'the underground city': UNESCO World Heritage Site
Have you heard of Matera? You might have seen it in the opening scene of 'James Bond - No Time To Die' Aside from it's beauty, Matera is...
Rena Filieri
Sep 9, 20191 min read


Puglia: home of the round Trulli houses
2019 is the year I finally go back 'home' to Puglia in the very south of Italy to visit my family after years of not having been. It...
Rena Filieri
Aug 31, 20191 min read


President's Club in Maui's Four Seasons Hotel
As much as I like to complain about working in software sales, the undeniable perk is that if you do a good job, you get great rewards....
Rena Filieri
Jul 27, 20191 min read


Oahu, Hawaii: Pearl Harbour
I believe it is simply impossible to visit Hawaii and not do Pearl Harbour. During my visit I learnt a lot about WWII from a very...
Rena Filieri
Jul 24, 20191 min read


A stroll along Waikiki beach, Honolulu
I still cannot believe I am actually in Hawaii!! Growing up in central Europe, Hawaii has always been that one destination halfway around...
Rena Filieri
Jul 23, 20191 min read


Rena Filieri
Jul 22, 20190 min read


Vienna, Austria: half-day miracles
Okay, yes, I am that kind of person: I go on business trips and sneak out during lunch breaks to do some sightseeing. I have no shame....
Rena Filieri
Aug 24, 20171 min read
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