TRUEMAN TRAVELS

Colosseum At Night We’ve all heard the saying “Rome wasn’t built in a day”, but I don’t think I grasped the magnitude of this until I saw it with my own eyes. I have never felt so small in the most amazing way. But since it wasn’t built in a day, you can’t see it in a day either. If you’re trying to make the most of your limited two weeks annual vacation by sightseeing around Europe, chances are you have a bit of a time crunch on how long you can spend in the eternal city. Lu

To most North Americans, spending $30.00 on food from a food truck for dinner can seem steep, but in Iceland this is actually one of the better deals. With budget airlines encouraging travellers to use Iceland as an affordable getaway, you may be in for a shock when you sit down for your first meal and realize you’re about to pay double what you would back home. On a budget? Most backpackers and travellers are - I was too. Despite the limited options for affordable dining in

A lot of people will tell you that you only need a spend a day or two in the actual city of Venice, because there’s not that much to do there. While I strongly disagree because I could spend a month in Venice just enjoying its tranquility, many travellers are looking for ways to venture off the island during their stay. A great way to spend a day outside the city is to visit the nearby islands of the Venetian Lagoon. Some of the most commonly visited by tourists are Murano,

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If you’re thinking of elongating your summer and traveling to Greece this fall, you’d better believe that food is going to be a large part of your trip. With one of the most mouth watering cuisines in the world, a trip to the historic country isn’t complete without ticking a few of these dishes off your list. If you’re on a budget, rather than spending a day on a guided tour, do it yourself! I’ve created this list so you can spend a day hitting up different restaurants in yo

Dreaming of Gondola rides, gelato and canals but afraid you can’t afford it? It might surprise you to find out that Venice actually has a few very affordable options when it comes to food - they’ll leave your wallet almost as full as your stomach. Spritz & Cicchetti If you go all the way to Venice, there’s no way you can leave without giving this delicious combo a try. In my experience I found Spritz to be the most affordable drink to order in many Osteria’s, costing as littl

In life, there are moments that we cherish above all else. When we recall their memory, we are temporarily transported back to a breath of time that made us feel alive. These moments carry a warmth; a nostalgia like a familiar song. Today I want to share one of my moments with you. If you’ve ever Google searched “Top 10 Things to Do in Santorini”, you would know that one of the most popular reasons to visit the Greek island is the famous “Sunset in Oia”. The stunning village

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Travelling to Greece this past summer was the realization of a long time dream for me - a country rich in history, ancient ruins and islands that are nothing short of paradise. A lot of people think that if you hit the highlights of Athens, you can spend just a day there and then head on over to the Greek Islands. While this is definitely one option, I want to share with you why I think spending just a brief day and night in Athens before moving on to blue waters and cocktail

Iceland is not your typical getaway destination; the majority of people seek warmth, sunlight and sandy beaches for their annual two weeks of vacation and being Canadian, believe me, I understand the desire to escape to a tropical paradise. But Iceland was at the top of my travel bucket list for a very long time. The primary reason for me was that I wanted to ride an Icelandic horse on Icelandic soil, but a lot of people seemed genuinely surprised and wanted to know why I wou

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Fernweh. Fernweh is a German word I recently stumbled across while reading an article about great words in other languages that we don’t...