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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July, 2011
Imagine a place that is so surreal that when you arrive, you feel as if you are in a dreamlike trance. Bolivia’s expansive salt flats, Salar de Uyuni is such a place… Continue reading “Bolivia’s Surreal Salar de Uyuni”
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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July, 2016 – February, 2017
Italy’s alluring and untouched southern region: Cosenza, Calabria – where tourists are scarce but locals, frivolity, and food are plentiful!
Continue reading “Food and frivolity around Cosenza, Calabria”
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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March, 2014
Geylang is renown as a seedy but vibrant part of Singapore, which sees many swingers – our hotel is in the middle of this district. Continue reading “Singapore Swingers”
September, 2016
Excited to go to an Australian wedding before returning to Italy… Continue reading “Australian wedding then Italy”
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”
February, 2015
As there are no real borders these days, you’d think that travelling across the border from Estonia and in to Latvia and on to Riga would be easy and without any hassles, right? Wrong! Continue reading “Latvia’s Impressive Riga”
August, 2014
In western Thailand’s lush Kanchanaburi region, you can experience the good, the bad, and the ugly…
Continue reading “Kanchanaburi: The good, the Bad, and the Ugly”
April, 2014
After an amazing five days trekking and experiencing the gorgeous Taman Negara’s rainforest, sadly, it is time to head south to Jerantut in Central Malaysia.
Continue reading “Taman Negara to Jerantut – Central Malaysia”
