Valentinas Travels

"And we're supposed to stay here for a whole week?!" was one of the first thoughts we had when we arrived at our B&B in the sleepy town of Novello, Piedmont, Italy. Not because we didn't like the area. On the contrary! It is surrounded by vineyards, green and beautiful, nothing to complain there!  But as we are a traveling couple who loves to hop from place to place and the action while traveling, we were a bit scared that we could get bored very fast and that we are 30 years too young for these kind of holidays. Fortunately, we were proven wrong, because this region in Italy has much more to offer than wine and truffles: exciting mountain landscapes, mountain passes and little rivers to jump in, for example!  Here is a little report about our week in the Piedmont region (with a little side trip to Liguria), which was not at all as boring as we feared.  How to get to Piedmont and how to get around The Piedmont region is situated in the northwest of Italy, squeezed

I had been dreaming of the Faroe Islands for a long time. I don't know why. Nordic destinations somehow magically attract me. Wind, weather, loneliness, sheep. That's what I was hoping for. And I was not disappointed! The Faroe Islands are not yet as touristy as Iceland, but absolutely worth seeing. I was thrilled by the wonderful landscapes and the kind-hearted people who love to tell stories and are always ready for a good laugh. It's the perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts and those who are looking for some peace and quiet.  Some facts about the Faroese Islands The Faroe Islands consist of  18 islands and are located between  Norway, Iceland and Scotland in the North Atlantic. They are home of 50,000 inhabitants of whom 20,000 live in the capital city called Torshavn. The official language is Faroese which originates from the old Norse language.  The Faroe Islands are  a selfgoverning nation within the kingdom of Denmark.  The main industry is fishing, followed by tour