Jardins da Villa Borghese, miradouros e as delícias de Itália

Second evening exploring Rome before the trip truly began. I spent time around the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, a church born from a prophetic vision. Afterwards, I wandered through the Villa Borghese gardens, where every corner reveals a fountain, sculpture, or statue. Definitely a place to include in any Rome itinerary.

Fonte Trevi, escadarias da Praça de Espanha e mais igrejas em Roma

On the second day, I spent the afternoon visiting the famous Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. On the way, I visited more churches in Rome, such as the Chiesa dei Santi Vicenzo e Anastasio a Trevi and the Chiesa della Trinità dei Monti. I must confess that I loved Rome under the city lights when the sun had completely set — those historic buildings and details under the lights add another layer of splendour.

Igrejas, pizza e Roma à noite

By the end of my first day in Rome, I still had time to visit two churches: the Basilica di San Pietro in Vincoli, famous for Michelangelo’s statue of Moisés, and the Chiesa di Santa Maria ai Monti, an absolutely beautiful church.

Dinner had to be pizza, and the most recommended restaurant was Mariuccia — good food, good atmosphere, and good company. The perfect way to end my first day in Rome.

As primeiras igrejas de Roma acompanhadas por maritozzo

This post is about my first few hours in Rome, which began with a visit to two beautiful churches: Chiesa di San Bernardo alle Terme and Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vittoria. After that, I could finally try the traditional pastry, maritozzo. The exploration continued, and by chance I found myself enjoying the most beautiful panoramic view of the iconic Colosseum.

A oportunidade de conhecer Roma

This is the first post about our trip to Rome. This one was a little different, as it mixed work and leisure. But what mattered most was the opportunity to visit Rome, which wasn’t in our plans. An amazing city, a place that made me feel overwhelmed, as Rome is the true meaning of an open‑air museum. This post is about how to get ready to make the most of a trip to this city.

Um dia a conhecer Aix-en-Provence

Aix-en-Provence is the largest city in the Provence region and is known as the City of a Thousand Fountains. We visited churches, fountains, and even a cemetery where the famous painter Paul Cézanne is buried. We ended our visit with pizza and a cold drink to cope with the day’s high temperatures. Discover how to spend a day in the city and where to find ideas for things to do in the region.

Parque nacional de Calanques, clube de praia e tapas em Marselha

A boat tour to the Calanques National Park is one of the most unmissable experiences while in Marseille. But please do buy tickets for a tour that includes a stop for swimming. Trust me on this one. At the end of the day, after spending the afternoon swimming and bathing, we had the most relaxed meal at the L’Oli Bé restaurant.

Sul de França: Cassis, pôr-do-sol em Marselha e Bouillabaisse

Cassis, a small village in the south of France near Marseille, was one of the most beautiful places we visited on this trip. We also had an absolutely amazing sunset on our way back to Marseille, followed by a gastronomic experience which included the famous local fish soup, Bouillabaisse.

A explorar Marselha: Palais Longchamp e igrejas históricas

Second day of our trip to Marseille. The hot weather could be felt from the early hours of the morning, but before giving up and heading to Cassis, we visited the beautiful Palais Longchamp and the church Les Réformés, with its tall entrance towers and stunning stained‑glass windows. At the end of the morning, we visited one of the most famous places in Marseille, the basilique Notre‑Dame de la Garde.

Marselha: Navettes, Le Panier e Ciel Rooftop

We spent our first afternoon in Marseille uncovering the origins of the iconic Navettes and tasting them at a beloved local bakery. Then we wandered through Le Panier, the city’s quirkiest neighbourhood, before ending the night on a terrace overlooking the glowing Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica.