Author Profile: Andrea Alessandrini

The Argentine capital is often snubbed by tourists, but the list of what to see in Buenos Aires is definitely long. First of all, Buenos Aires is huge: to give you a practical example, from Palermo to Boca takes at least half an hour by Uber or cab…and these are two of the most touristy areas of the...   view more

What to see in La Paz, one of the highest cities in the world? La Paz, initially, is not fully appreciated. In fact, the first impact with La Paz can be exhausting. First of all, the city is located at 3,650 meters. The airport, however, is located in the municipality of El Alto, which is over 4,000 meters above sea level. The altitude may play tricks on you: your breathing may become labored, your walking tiring, and you may experience continuous...   view more

What to see in Sucre, one of the two capitals of Bolivia? Sucre is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful cities in South America. The main square, the churches, the viewpoints, the various patios…there are so many things to see in Sucre! I visited Sucre a first time in 2013, but on my second visit in 2025 I appreciated the city even more. I’ll leave you with one piece of advice already: carve out some time to walk around the city center at night, so that you can appreciate even more the...   view more

What to see in Oaxaca is a question, in my opinion, ill-posed. The state of Oaxaca in Mexico is, in fact, a place to experience. Both the capital, Oaxaca de Juarez, and the rest of the state are a veritable paradise for lovers of good food and…excellent...   view more

What to see in Mexico City in three days means excluding something. The Mexican capital, in fact, is huge. Since I was a child, Mexico City has caught my attention. In fact, as a good sports lover, I remember that Mennea and Moser set records in the 200 floors and the hour record in Mexico City. Honestly, it is amazing to think that about 20 million people live at 2200 meters above sea level: but this is Mexico City, and it is a crazy...   view more

I call the post devoted to the best of Kraków in three days enjoyable and challenging. Indeed, although small in size (about 750,000 people live in Krakow), the Polish city offers so many things to see and do. Its small size makes it easy to visit: almost all the places I describe are within easy walking...   view more

What to see in Budapest in three days is a question with no easy answer. Indeed, Budapest is a city with many spectacular monuments, but not only that. Budapest offers various possibilities to get away from the daily grind (Budapest’s thermal baths are among the most famous in the world, although they are definitely not among my favorites) and a nightlife not to be underestimated (there is no shortage of choice: from restaurants to breweries, from old pubs to...   view more

What to see in Vienna was not the question I asked myself when I last visited the Austrian capital. In fact, in April 2019 I visited Vienna for the third time with a very specific purpose: to run the marathon. Vienna, then, in my memory, besides being a beautiful city, is the city where I ran my fastest marathon, just under the three-and-a-half-hour mark. The Vienna Marathon was one of the most beautiful I have ever participated in: it allows you to run through the city center and, in the final...   view more

The best of Sarajevo in three days is, in my opinion, a poorly asked question. In fact, I consider Sarajevo a city to be experienced, to be appreciated slowly, to be absorbed slowly. I had high expectations of the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina; Sarajevo did not disappoint them. In fact, far from it! The visit to Sarajevo, to which I devoted no less than five days (one of them dedicated to a day tour in Mostar and Herzegovina), surprised me. Sarajevo’s mix of cultures is...   view more

Oh Dubrovnik, I don’t know if you are more expensive or more beautiful: this post describes what to see in Dubrovnik in one day, not forgetting the issue of overtourism and inflated prices. I visited Dubrovnik, Ragusa in Italian, in July 2025. Dubrovnik, in fact, was the starting and ending point of my Balkan bike tour, recounted here. What can I say, Dubrovnik is truly a jewel, but the prices give the impression of really entering a jewelry...   view more

What to see in Kotor, a town considered the pearl of Montenegro? Kotor, or Kotor in Italian, is a town I have wanted to visit for a long time: during the Balkan bike tour (1398 kilometers, here the in-depth study) I had, finally, the chance to admire this wonderful town. Kotor is small. Its old town is worth a day of sightseeing, but it is possible to take excursions around Kotor, which I will describe in this...   view more

What to see in Ohrid, North Macedonia’s lake pearl? Ohrid is a small town located on Ohrid’s namesake lake. The lake itself is a good excuse to visit Ohrid, but the town itself is a...   view more

Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, is a perfect base for getting to know the Caucasian country: at the same time, however, the list of what to see in Tbilisi in two days proves that the Georgian capital is definitely worth a visit! The ratio of Tbilisi’s inhabitants to those of Georgia is striking. In fact, 3.7 million people live in all of Georgia: of these, as many as 1.1 live in its capital city. Tbilisi, therefore, is the most important city in Georgia, by a...   view more

What to see in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia? Often Armenia and, in particular, Yerevan, are forgotten by tourists. I actually found Yerevan to be a vibrant city, well worth a visit. Also, Armenia is a relatively small state; Yerevan is a perfect base for day tours, without moving from day to day. This is therefore a post devoted to what to see in Yerevan in two days. In fact, in my opinion, 48 hours of sightseeing is enough to appreciate the Armenian...   view more

After devoting space to what to see in Rome in three days, it is time to learn more about unusual Rome. This post, in fact, is dedicated to places that are generally less visited. Some of these places are, however, well known, while others are more niche. The first places, in particular, are easily reached by subway. Gradually, however, more difficult-to-reach places are reached. A bicycle, in some cases, would be a great...   view more

What to see in Siena in one day? To answer this question, I can already tell you that you will have to walk fast! In fact, although it is populated by only 55,000 people, Siena is a true medieval gem! This Tuscan city is also beloved for three major events: the Palio di Siena, the Eroica, and the Strade Bianche. I will describe these major events in the useful information...   view more

What to see in Vientiane, the capital of Laos? Personally, I was not very impressed as a city: one day is enough to see the main monuments. Vientiane, however, has its charms: in fact, Vientiane has ‘only’ 800,000 inhabitants, so it does not boast the levels of stress and chaos of Ho Chi Minh City and Saigon, again to stay in Southeast...   view more

Luang Prabang boasts a wonderful royal palace. It was built in 1904, then under French rule. The royals lost their power in 1975, when communism took over. A few years later the royal palace was converted into a museum. At present, in fact, you can visit the royal chambers, the gifts of international guests and the crown...   view more

What is the best of Tromso, one of the highest latitude cities in Europe? First of all, the geography of Tromso is truly unique. It is located at 70°N, so a good three degrees above the Arctic Circle, just a thousand kilometers away from the North Cape. Despite the high latitude, Tromso is populated by about 70 thousand inhabitants and is definitely worth a...   view more

What to see in Amalfi in one day? This question deserves an introductory answer. In fact, Amalfi is definitely the most important historic center on the Amalfi Coast. Some, however, prefer Positano to Amalfi: there is a sort of rivalry between the two towns, as many tourists prefer the colors and shopping of Positano over the history of...   view more

Bariloche is rightly beloved by Argentines and international tourists: here’s what to do in this beautiful city! On the list of what to do in Bariloche, many places outside the city center stand out: the four refuges, Otto Meiling Refuge, Circuito Chico, Colonia Suiza, Cerro Otto, and Cerro Campanario are not located in downtown Bariloche. Despite being a real city (population exceeds one hundred thousand), Bariloche is a very pleasant and touristically rich...   view more

Wine, wine, and wine: this might be the first answer to the question of what to see in Mendoza! Let’s start with a fact: this city boasts, quite possibly, the best vineyards in Argentina. Visiting the vineyards of Mendoza is definitely one of the most important activities to do, not only in Mendoza, but in all of...   view more