When taking a look at the intricately carved towers of Phimai’s central temple, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve accidentally crossed borders to nearby Cambodia. Almost everyone is familiar with the impressive ruins of Angkor Wat near Siem Reap, but only few people are aware that eastern Thailand actually has its own array of Khmer…
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Thailand10 Cool Things to Do in Nakhon Ratchasima aka. Khorat, Thailand
If you’re looking for a place in Thailand that’s off the tourist trail, Nakhon Ratchasima (or Khorat as people usually call it) is the place to go. It’s also the gateway to Thailand’s beautifully laid back Isan Province, and I found it to be a great base for exploring of this little-visited part of the…
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When I started Perchance to Roam about a year ago, I set out wanting to do it right, so I read a lot of articles by other bloggers detailing how they started their own blogs. There were a number of observations that almost everyone made in their “How to start a Blog” Post and while…
ItalyWhat to Know About Visiting St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy
There’s no doubt that St. Mark’s Square is the number one tourist attraction in Venice, which is one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations. Dominated by the impressive red-brick Campanile and framed by the Doge’s Palace, the old Procuracy Buildings and a portion of the Lagoon, this is Venice at its most quintessential. Still, the…
ItalyExploring the Euganean Hills – An Amazing Day Trip from Padua, Italy
Only a few kilometers south of pretty Padua, the Euganean Hills unexpectedly rise out of the flat plain of the Southern Veneto Region. Formed by volcanic activity about 30 million years ago, the small hilltops have been a favourite holiday destination for hundreds of years. Visitors have long appreciated both the curative properties of the…
ItalyWhat to Know About Visiting Villa Barbarigo Garden in Valsanzibio, Italy
In my opinion, the pretty Euganean Hills make for one of the best day-trips out of Padua. We loved both hiking through its bucolic landscapes and exploring the cute villages with their super well-preserved medieval cores. One of the nicest places we came across in the area is the Baroque-era garden of the Villa Barbarigo,…
ItalyThe Perfect One-Day Itinerary for Padua, Italy
During our recent trip to northern Italy’s Veneto Region, we also stopped in the pretty university town of Padua, which lies about halfway between Verona and Venice. Compared with these cities, we met far fewer other tourists here, which made our stay even more enjoyable. Besides some beautiful palazzos and churches, the city has some…
ItalyWhat to Know About Exploring the UNESCO-listed Botanical Garden in Padua, Italy
Padua was one of our favourite stops on our trip through the Veneto Region, mostly because of its beautiful architecture and impressive series of 14th-century frescoes. Apart from that, it’s also home to the second-largest square in Europe and the oldest botanical garden in the world. Personally, we’re suckers for parks and gardens, so we…
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Updated in July 2026 – This guide includes the new prices and all the current information. We didn’t just fall in love with Japan’s amazing cultural sights and beautiful landscapes, but also with how easy it is to travel around the country. The country’s network of high-speed trains is famously reliable and very comfortable to…
ItalyThe Complete Guide to the 14th-Century Fresco Cycles of Padua, Italy
Judging by the small number of other foreigners we met (relatively speaking), Padua seems to dwell a bit in the shadows of its more famous neighbours, Venice and Verona, which made exploring the beautiful historical city centre and strolling around the World’s oldest Botanical Garden all the more enjoyable to us. The city’s most famous…