Sebastian, Author at One Country Closer

Gozo is a beautiful gem! It is the tranquil sister island to Malta and the second largest island in the archipelago. It is the ideal destination for a tempo and scene change. The differences between the two islands is immediately visible. It is more serene, it is greener, more rural and authentic. In fact, many people think of Gozo as what Malta used to be like in the past. The Maltese archipelago consists of three stunning islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino. Malta, the largest island, is considered to be mainland since it is the administrative, cultural and commercial centre. Gozo, on the other hand is the second largest and as already mentioned before is the more traditional island. If you are planning to visit Malta, I highly recommend you take a quick ferry ride to Gozo to put the finishing touch to your Malta experience. One has the option to…

In France

5 best things to do in Paris

August 7, 2017 No Comments

Paris is often called the city of love but it’s also a fashion capital and a paradise for culture lovers. With top sights as Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Arc De Triomphe you’ll be busy exploring what Paris has to offer. You will find both great food, picturesque alleys with small gems but also posh areas with exclusive dining and shopping. Paris has something for everyone and this is our 5 best things to do in Paris. 1.Arc de Triomphe Arc De Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris which has been standing on the western end of Champs-Élysées since 1806. It’s a must visit in Paris as you will be able to enjoy one of the best views over Paris after climbing the stairs to the top of the arch. You will get as good view as from the Eiffel Tower but you will also get much shorter…

In Travel Photography

5 tips for better travel photography

August 7, 2017 No Comments

Not many years ago we used to bring our analogue camera with film to our holidays, we developed the photos and dumped them in a box under the bed and they were never seen again until many years passed. Now we’re all carrying a digital camera in our smartphones and more of us are using the digital cameras like DSLR or mirrorless cameras for traveling. We post these pictures on social media, on websites and they’re more likely to get used than the printed ones under your bed. The technology might have made it easier to take pictures but did it really make us to better photographers? How to take better travel photos? 1. Bring your camera instead of only smartphone I would always recommend people to bring a separate camera to the smartphone, even if they seem to take nice pictures it will be a big difference if you…

In Destinations

6 things not to miss in Rome

August 7, 2017 No Comments

Rome is one of my favorite cities, with great good, a lot of history and a magical atmosphere you always fall in love with Rome. There is a lot too see and it would probably take a lifetime to explore every piece of history that Rome has to offer. This guide gives you 6 things not to miss when in Rome! Colosseum Almost all of us have seen Colosseum in some movies like Gladiator. It is an epic monument to the gladiatorial battles which dates back to 72 AD. The amphitheater was build to take an impressive audience of 50 000. It’s certainly must when visit Rome as it’s one of the most historical places you can find in Rome. Pantheon Pantheon is a rotunda which was constructed between 119 – 128 AD by Emperor Hadrian. This former temple is one of the most popular sights in Rome and is…