Ever wondered what it's like to actually live in the city you're travelling through? Scared of falling into the tourist trap, you may end up second guessing every place you visit wondering whether it's truly worth the visit, or if it's all part of a bigger scheme to indirectly manipulate your trip's agenda. which includes … Continue reading Milano like a local: the unofficial travel guide. First stop: landmarks!
Author: Elena Biasi
Hello! My name’s Elena - aka The Unstable Element. I like travelling, people and talking nonstop about both. I also have a knack for good music and the arts. All together, these things make up this blog, where I like to share tips and experiences on things I’ve done and seen. Hope to see you here again and that you enjoy the visit! :)
Exploring Tuscany: Massa
Ah, Tuscany. The land of vineyards, of romantic getaways, of art and literature. And for this year, also the land where by romantic partner had to move for work related reasons. Being the curious pinball that I am, we obviously had to take the opportunity to explore all our surroundings and make the most of … Continue reading Exploring Tuscany: Massa
On happiness, beauty and the million ways in which travel can inspire you.
** This is me publishing an old draft (2018) that never saw the light of day, and that I think we all need right now in these crazy times! Stay strong everybody ** It's easy to feel down, constricted in your own surroundings, unable to escape. Sometimes, as much as you would like to be … Continue reading On happiness, beauty and the million ways in which travel can inspire you.
ITALIAN IN SCOTLAND: THINGS I WISH I’D KNOWN BEFORE CHOOSING MY FOREIGN UNIVERSITY
University is kind of a big deal. Although many people will tell you otherwise, it's just the reality of facts. When choosing your University, you are not simply picking a course over another: you are selecting a city, a set of people, a whole experience over another, as scary as that sounds. I remember being … Continue reading ITALIAN IN SCOTLAND: THINGS I WISH I’D KNOWN BEFORE CHOOSING MY FOREIGN UNIVERSITY
TRAINS & REALITY.
Have you ever stopped to wonder what happens to the trains you do not take? Where do all those people go and do they eventually reach what they were looking for? What if trains were not simply means of travel taking you from one location to another, but bridges between realities existing individually and in … Continue reading TRAINS & REALITY.
3 REASONS WHY GROUP TOURS ARE THE WORSE THING YOU CAN DO WHEN TRAVELLING
Whoever said travelling alone is not as good as having company, is clearly dumb. Although I have enjoyed fun trips with friends several times throughout the years, I can safely say group tours are the devil’s best friend. And it starts from the very beginning, when you’re extremely pumped about your new adventure and have … Continue reading 3 REASONS WHY GROUP TOURS ARE THE WORSE THING YOU CAN DO WHEN TRAVELLING
6 CHEAP TRICKS TO TRAVEL ON A BUDGET: Transportation (pt. 1)
When travelling, your main financial issues are three: transportation, accommodation, nutrition. How to get there, how to live there, how to survive there. Just like anywhere else in the world - easy peasy. In this post, we'll cover TRANSPORTATION.
CHRISTMAS TRAVEL INSPIRATION: BAVARIA, GERMANY!
Monday travel inspiration: BAVARIA, GERMANY! To keep in theme with the Christmas spirit, this week's travel inspiration is a bit less original but definitely a great spot to check out if you're a festive lover like me. Located in the Southern part of Germany, Bavaria - or Bayern - is a region with lots to … Continue reading CHRISTMAS TRAVEL INSPIRATION: BAVARIA, GERMANY!
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