When in Rome, do as the Romans do – Close to free of cost

A lot has been said about the beautiful countryside, great food, fabulous wine, the ancient history, and all the other things to do in Italy, making it quite the exquisite country to explore all year round. One might even say life is incomplete without making a trip to Italy. While the vineyards of Florence and [...]

Posted on 02 Jan 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in Europe, Italy, tips, travel

When in Rome – The Cities of Italy

A long coastline with pristine beaches along the stunning blue Mediterranean Sea, mountains, and priceless ancient monuments make Italy tourism the perfect holiday destination.Italy has the reputation of being the second most visited country in the whole world. The glories of the ancient Roman Empire wait to greet you, with imposing ancient monuments, many of which [...]

Posted on 28 Jan 2016 by Alexandra Kovacova in Europe, Italy, tips, travel

Win holidays to South Tyrol and a watch – old competition

Some of you might have noticed that I spent a year living in Italy back when I worked as a flight attendant. But I lived in Brindisi, a small town at the heel of Southern Italy. I have not explored the Dolomites in the North yet and enjoying the mountains every day more makes me put this 2009 [...]

Posted on 09 May 2014 by Alexandra Kovacova in contest, Europe, Italy, nature, tips, travel

Sorrento Travel Tips: Other Attractions That Define The City Sorrento

If you want to experience a laidback vacation that is filled with stunning attractions, then the town of Sorrento in Italy is the place to be! Sorrento holidays are known all over the world because of the relaxing atmosphere and pristine beaches that tourists experience while there. Its coastlines are simply perfect for swimming, sailing, scuba diving, [...]

Posted on 19 Mar 2014 by Alexandra Kovacova in Europe, Italy, tips

Fun with Taboo from Black Eyed Peas at Molo Street Parade Rimini

To visit Rimini was always one of my dreams because so many Slovaks go there on holidays. And traveling around the world to hundreds of different destinations but not visiting one of the maybe top 10 almost every Slovak person been to felt kind of weird to me. The good traveler in me just had [...]

Posted on 22 Jan 2014 by Alexandra Kovacova in achievement, blogging, Europe, girlie stuff, Italy, music, photo, press trip, travel

Colosseum in Rome

I bet you all know how romantic Rome is. But you might not know I am a big ruin lover and try to visit all the archaeological sites I can wherever I go. After visiting the amphitheatre in Pula in Croatia a few years ago or the one in ancient Taormina, I can tell that [...]

Posted on 04 Dec 2013 by Alexandra Kovacova in Europe, Italy, photo, tips, travel

The view from MSC Preziosa balcony

enjoying sunny afternoon on the way from Tunis to Barcelona

You remember when I wrote about my first cruise ever that was also MSC Preziosa Maiden Voyage? The week on the cruise was so new to me not only because of fulfilling one of my biggest dreams but also because I personally realized all the preconceived notions about cruising are simply wrong.I sat down the [...]

Posted on 11 Oct 2013 by Alexandra Kovacova in Africa, cruise, Europe, Italy, photo, press trip, transport, travel, Tunisia

Sexy Saturday from Torre Guaceto beach

If you ever read more about me, then you know I spend a year in Brindisi working as a cabin crew. Many people have no idea about the beautiful beaches Apulia has but I spent pretty much time over there exploring the best places.The closest nicest beach to Brindisi is Torre Guaceto beach where you [...]

Posted on 27 Jul 2013 by Alexandra Kovacova in beach, Europe, Italy, photo, travel

Ancient Taormina

happy in the Greco-Roman amphitheatre in Taormina

Back in the end of March during my MSC Preziosa cruise around the Mediterranean, once we disembarked in Messina port, we made our way to ancient Taormina passing through many tunnels that took 10 years to build. This little town, first called Tauromenium was built by the Greeks on a hill 200 m a.s.l. in [...]

Posted on 09 May 2013 by Alexandra Kovacova in cruise, Europe, Italy, photo, press trip, tips, travel

Charming views of Messina town

After the rough day on the sea visiting Capri island, the following morning MSC Preziosa took us to Sicily, the island of 11 volcanoes which together with other mountains form 80% of the island. Not counting the flights I had to operate to when I worked as a stewardess a few years ago, I only [...]

Posted on 12 Apr 2013 by Alexandra Kovacova in cruise, Europe, Italy, photo, press trip, travel

Visit Capri – the rough day on the sea

A memory of my conversation with Gonzalo, my Argentinian coworker who used to live with me in Brindisi, got stuck on my mind. We talked about the Capri island he with another friend visited for a few day while I was away from the Southern Italy. ”High-end island with high prices and beautiful views” he told [...]

Posted on 11 Apr 2013 by Alexandra Kovacova in adventures, Europe, Italy, photo, press trip, tips, travel

Facial treatments in MSC Aurea Spa on MSC Preziosa

all ready for the Aurea del Mare sea facial treatment

On my first cruise ever, I was a frequent visitor to the 14th deck on the MSC Preziosa where the oriental paradise of MSC Aurea Spa is situated. Taking a private lift from the Yacht club, a ship within a ship where I laid my head every night for a week of cruising, I paid [...]

Posted on 07 Apr 2013 by Alexandra Kovacova in cruise, Europe, girlie stuff, Italy, photo, press trip, spa, tips, travel

My first time on a cruise – the MSC Preziosa Maiden Voyage

I have to be honest with you straight from the beginning. I never really thought of going on a cruise. I have been on a few river cruises but only those for a few hours in the city itself, such as the romantic candlelit cruise in Budapest back in September 2012.But then, during TBE conference [...]

Posted on 06 Apr 2013 by Alexandra Kovacova in achievement, adventures, cruise, Europe, Italy, other, photo, press trip, tips, transport, travel