Author Profile: Silvia Moggia

There are places that make us feel at home even if we never visited them and often it is countries and cities we got to know through the pages of a good book or on the screen. Thanks to English literature and in particular to Jane Austen’s books Bath is for me one of these places: my holiday home...   view more

Paris has many souls: one per arrondissement and most of the time even one per street or square and sometimes per monument. It is a great city that offers everything, but in which we live as in a small...   view more

The metro line 8 was the leitmotiv of my years in Paris, the linking line between my job, in Bastille and Garnier and my home sweet tiny home on the Canal Saint Martin. The line 8 accompanied me when I was late, when I was tired, when I wanted to read or when I just wanted to look at...   view more

Tango is nothing but a sublime mix of popular music, mazurka, polka, pianori (music of the pampa) and candombe (the drum rhythm of African slaves) often played by the customers themselves while waiting for their turn of paying...   view more

There’s a famous Italian song saying that “we are our history” and it’s so true that I always thought we better learn it and visiting Brescia offers an insight into an important and very large historical...   view more

Lucca is like a candy box or a sort of tiny wedding favor Italian people use to offer their guests as a souvenir, but a very cool one, not one of those what-am-I-supposed-to-do-with-this-weird-sad-souvenir...   view more

Genoa is female, is stubborn and obstinate, is complex and often grumpy, is passionate, is varied and diverse. Genoa is beautiful and vertical and has to be seen looking...   view more

Yes, Essaouira is really white, a shiny decadent white. The light and the air are white too and make it very difficult to focus on details. The wind is like a leitmotif and spread brackish...   view more

We opted for the slowness, that I particularly love while traveling, and we reached Chiang Mai with the night train from Bangkok, leaving at 7.20 p.m. (€ 10...   view more

I suddenly felt the emotions, the smells, the sounds … like magic I found myself in my beloved Galerie Vivienne which for years has been a stage in my daily route from school to home in the first years and from home to work...   view more

Laos is a genuine and authentic country, whose history, culture and tradition live and breathe in unison. Laos is a country that moves and makes you think and leaves its...   view more

I’ve been feeling the need to write about Siem Reap for some time now, but finding the words to describe my emotions without falling into banality is not easy and then I postpone it, but maybe Siem Reap is trivially extraordinary and unique and it is useless to look for other terms to define...   view more

I know, it sounds like a very weird mental association, but it’s where I spent most of my Christmas holidays until the beginning of my university exam’s session in January became a...   view more

Twice a week in Levanto you can enjoy the so-called History Walking Tour in the historical part of the village. A guided walk to discover the local history and culture. On Monday the tour is in English and on Saturday in...   view more

I did not expect Grosseto would have been so enveloping and relaxing. To be honest, I really did not expect anything…Last week I took advantage of the appointment with the #BTO Preview to treat me a day in Grosseto, Tuscany only town that did not...   view more

For many years we met in different places, combining business needs, desire to discover or the mood of the moment. The desire to discover certain atmosphere was exactly what brought us to Marrakech, the Red...   view more

My trip to Japan began in Sapporo, in Hokkaido, because I didn’t want to get swallowed up by excessive Tokyo on my arrival. I wanted to relax in order to adapt to Japan smoothly and I therefore chose this large island in the north, snowy, almost uninhabited and ultimately not that...   view more

Well, do as much as you can and you won’t regret it! The island of Lipari is a true pleasure for all our senses and represents the essence of Italy as now we only too rarely...   view more

After dozens of stopovers in Dubai I finally decided to leave the airport to visit it. I found it all too much. I stayed three days and a half, during which I visited all I could, took taxis, boats, big jeeps and metro lines, passing from the old souk to the...   view more

Wild, exotic, warm, alternating white beaches to the jungle and still very Thai, and this is something not so easy to find on the other islands! Actually Koh Lanta is composed of 52 islands and the most important is Koh Lanta Yai, where I went back four times...   view more

With its long, uphill roads, the vintage tram, nice colored wood houses, the relaxed atmosphere and the sea breeze Hakodate has immediately made me think of San Francisco, despite the heavy...   view more

Steeped in medieval history, Canterbury is famous for its stunning cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Less than an hour and a half from London, the city offers a rich tapestry of history and culture. Walk through the ancient city walls, visit the Canterbury Tales exhibition, and explore the Roman Museum. The cobbled streets and timber-framed buildings add to the city’s...   view more

Visiting Cambridge is a journey into one of Europe’s most venerable learning centres. Founded in 1284, its first college set the stage for centuries of academic excellence. The alumni list reads like a list of intellectual giants, including John Milton, Stephen Hawking, Iris Murdoch, Charles Darwin, and Isaac...   view more

Although it dates back to the 12th century, Oxford’s name is synonymous with its university, much like Cambridge’s. Established in 1263, the University of Oxford comprises 38 colleges, each more breathtaking than the last. The city’s incredible architecture, encompassing every English style over the centuries, makes Oxford a feast for the eyes and a wonderful walking...   view more

Brighton, often dubbed “London-on-Sea” due to its property prices rather than its character, is brimming with originality and independent businesses. This city has a unique personality all its own—grungy, creative, and bohemian—and is celebrated as one of the UK’s top LGBTQIA+...   view more

Trieste is a very Viennese or rather very Austro-Hungarian small city in Northern Italy, next to the Slovenian border. It is a gem to be discovered and enjoyed. A well-preserved old town that combines the central European style with its Roman origins and the...   view more

The first time I heard about it I was twelve years old and I was cleaning my mare after a jumping lesson, while two ladies in the next stall talked about it among themselves as if it were a dream island, a lava Eden. A perfect definition, but I only discovered this twenty-seven years...   view more

My biggest joy while traveling across the States, beyond experiencing a dude ranch daily life, was visiting Williamsburg, Virginia, also known as Colonial Williamsburg. Williamsburg was the capital city of Virginia during the American Revolution. Today is the world’s largest history museum-town, offering its visitors a stunning and touching full immersion into 18th-century...   view more

Walking in London is impossible, if you walk in London you don’t get anywhere, the walking itineraries in London are too dispersive. These are just some of the clichés I hear a lot, too often, maybe. Indeed, walking in London is not like doing it in Paris, a much more compact city with close and well-defined neighborhoods. However, the English capital offers many walking itineraries, either by following the subway lines or strolling from one neighborhood to...   view more

My first time in Ayutthaya was in 2010, on a simple day trip from Bangkok with my brother. We took the train, got off feeling brave, and immediately rented the heaviest, most wobbly iron bikes you can imagine. No gears, questionable brakes, and the kind of seat that makes you rethink your life choices after ten minutes. I’ve been back more than once since then, and the funny thing is: Ayutthaya still feels best in that exact format. Train, bike, temples, heat, no...   view more

I know it sounds quirky, but Punta del Este stirs something deep in me. It’s where I spent Christmas holidays each year, right up until university examinations pulled me away. My grandmother’s beach house, laughter-filled afternoons, no festive decorations—just cakes, maternal warmth, and pure...   view more

Partway through my two-month Amtrak odyssey from New York to San Francisco (you can read the whole route here), I hopped off the night train in DC—sandwiched perfectly between Philadelphia and Colonial Williamsburg (my deep dive into Williamsburg is over here). Travelling alone, I treated myself to a leisurely four-day discovery of the capital. Here’s my low-down—from dawn museum marathons to jazz-soaked evenings in...   view more

Why I fell head over heels for Savannah: a solo female traveller’s guide. Have you ever fallen for a place so hard that you found yourself browsing Zillow listings on your second night? That was me in Savannah. As a solo female traveller who’s camped beneath the Peruvian stars on Lake Titicaca, I never expected to fall so deeply for a Southern charmer—but stay with...   view more

I had wanted to visit Bergen in winter for a long time. The idea of a small Nordic city suspended between mountains and the sea, where you can hike in the snow in the morning and warm up in a sauna by the fjord in the evening, sounded almost too...   view more

Seville is one of those cities that has quietly threaded itself through my life. I first met it during quick weekend escapes when I was living and working in Valencia, then again during the years my brother lived in Andalusia, between El Rocío and Tarifa. Later on, Seville became a recurring stop for work, especially during tourism fairs, when the city shows yet another face, more polished but no less intense. Over time, it has never become routine. Seville resists familiarity in the best...   view more

During my 47-day remote working adventure across Norway in 2023, I had the pleasure of spending two unforgettable days in Narvik—a town that has grown far beyond its storied past. Discovering Narvik wasn’t something I had planned. I initially included it in my itinerary only because a few weeks before my trip, I watched a captivating Netflix film about World War II entitled...   view more

A memorable 2-day stay in Kristiansund is the perfect stop between Trondheim and Ålesund. If you’re a female solo traveller seeking a scenic Norwegian adventure, look no further than Kristiansund. Tucked between Trondheim and Ålesund, this charming coastal city offers the ideal break on your journey. I spent two days here during my 47-day trip through Norway, travelling by ferry to fully appreciate Norway’s iconic fjords. Whether you’re a nature lover, a film buff, or simply looking to...   view more

As a solo traveller, I find Stockholm to be one of those cities that immediately captivates you with its blend of rich history, modern design, breathtaking natural beauty, and, of course, the safe feeling you get there. I recently spent another five days exploring the Swedish capital, and this itinerary is perfect if you’re looking to balance sightseeing, history, and a couple of charming day trips. Here’s how I recommend you make the most of my...   view more

Tromsø, often called the “Gateway to the Arctic,” is a vibrant city nestled within Norway’s frosty north, surrounded by stunning fjords and snow-capped peaks. With its mix of natural beauty, rich culture, and Arctic adventures, Tromsø is a dream destination for travellers seeking to experience the magic of the far...   view more