Travel and photography blog by Nilla Palmer. Capturing the globe with words and lens. Come travel the world!
January – December, 2018
Food porn in Rogliano is a culmination of the wonderful times spent in southern Italy’s Calabria region, to indulge in amazingly edible creations!
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September, 2011
What can you expect when exploring Peru’s iconic Machu Picchu in one day?
Continue reading “Peru: Magnificent Machu Picchu in One Day”
September, 2011
The most incredible experience that will live with you for a lifetime, is the 5-day Salkantay trek to mystical Machu Picchu, in Peru.
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June, 2011
Whilst in Argentina’s beautiful Salta, you must indulge in the spectacular day trip on the Tren a las Nubes (Train to the Clouds), which is nothing short of stunning!
Continue reading “Spectacular Tren a las Nubes, Argentina’s far Northwest”
May, 2011
Travellers head to Santa Cruz in Chile’s beautiful Colchagua region, for the relaxing vineyards and a spot of wine tasting – and why not? Continue reading “Chilean Wine Tasting, Santa Cruz”
March, 2011
After immersing yourself in the hustle and bustle of Morocco’s medina madness, fancy mellowing in the quieter fishing village of Moulay Bousselham? Continue reading “Morocco Mellowing in Moulay Bousselham”
March, 2011
One of the four Imperial Cities of Morocco, Meknès is perched high on a hilltop and is often overlooked on a trip to this fascinating country.
Continue reading “Why you should visit Meknès, Morocco’s hilltop city”
March, 2011
Lose yourself in antiquated winding alleys whilst you crisscross your way along one of Morocco’s vibrant imperial cities, fabulous Fes.
March, 2011
A quick stopover in Heathrow from Australia and finally landed in magical Marrakech, Morocco, to a pleasant North African gentle breeze. Continue reading “Magical Marrakech, Morocco”
May, 2017
Staying in Rogliano is fast becoming a frequent occurrence, but who’s complaining? Especially with a wonderful steam train trip organised through the beautiful Sila National Park, in Southern Italy. Continue reading “Steam train through the Sila, Southern Italy”
January – September, 2017
On the way to the spectacular Sila National Park and nestled amongst sweeping hills in the Savuto Valley, lies the quaint village of Rogliano in Calabria, Southern Italy, which is not frequented by many foreign tourists… Continue reading “Visiting quaint Rogliano, Southern Italy”
February, 2017
With only a day to spare, this will have to be enough time to explore Trieste, Italy’s north-eastern port city.
December, 2016
As Cosenza is home for a year, then why not start enjoying this city and revel in Christmas festivities, Calabrese style?
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August- September, 2016 and May, 2017
With origins dating back to the end of the 17th-century, Parenti is the land of my father. Rather like a village more than a small town in Calabria in Southern Italy, Parenti is nestled on the Valley of the beautiful Savuto River.
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December, 2015
I’d heard so much about Italy’s rugged although stunning Cinque Terre coastline, hugged by centuries’ old colourful fishing villages, but nothing prepares you for its magical beauty and quaintness.
Continue reading “Italy’s spectacular Cinque Terre, what’s not to love?”
December, 2015
Decided to leave beautiful Pegli to travel to the small town of Deiva Marina in La Spezia province. Little did we know it would be deserted and would have this place almost all to ourselves, or would we?
April, 2015
In addition to a wonderful cultural experience and lovely locals, a plethora of sites await any traveller to Wrocław in Western Poland. Continue reading “Delightful Wrocław – Western Poland”
April, 2015
About twenty percent of Poland’s population study at one institute or another in Poznań, which helps to retain a young and vibrant atmosphere in the city’s streets. Continue reading “Vibrant Poznań – Poland’s Central-west”
March-April, 2015
Situated at the foot of the Polish Tatra Mountains and with over a century-old tradition of skiing, Zakopane is Poland’s “Winter Capital” so expect loads of skiing, snowboarding, cross-country activities, walking trails, and breathtaking vistas! Continue reading “Stunning Zakopane! Southern Poland’s Tatras Mountains”
March, 2015
Dating back as far as the 7th century, Kraków is one of the oldest cities in Poland. According to legend, Kraków was built on the dragon’s cave that the mythical King Krak had slain. Continue reading “Kraków – Southern Poland’s Visual Gem”
March, 2015
Zamość is known as the “Ideal Town” as it’s consistently designed and built in accordance with Bernardo Morando’s outstanding architectural theories – it’s a unique town and very easy to navigate your way around, especially on foot. Continue reading “Poland’s Southeast Hidden Gem – Zamość”
January, 2015
The scenery is stunning around Ninh Binh, which is a very laid back city in the Red River Delta region without too many foreign travellers. Love finding the non-touristy places but also bracing myself for Haiphong and the Ha Long Bay onslaught next week! Continue reading “Ninh Binh caving and Haiphong – Northern Vietnam”
December, 2014-January, 2015
As any traveller will agree, the thirst to find destinations devoid of hoards of tourists is becoming much more difficult to seek out. Dong Hoi (Đồng Hới) delivers on this elusive quest and as a result, you will experience many welcoming friendly locals and many ‘hellos’!
Continue reading “Dong Hoi – Northern Vietnam”
December, 2014
Conquered by the Viet Cong and held for 24 days with the slaughter of around 3,000 people, then bombed by the American forces, which largely destroyed the city, Hue experienced very tough and tragic times during the Vietnam War.
