Welcome to Sane Travel solo female travel website!

Browse through more than 200 posts on 20 countries!

Uncover 2000 years of history in Alba Iulia Citadel, Romania

Introduction to Alba Iulia Citadel

Alba Iulia is a small town in Romania but is of a great importance in the history of the country, especially as 2018 is the year Romania celebrates its centennial. Alba Iulia was there when in 1918 the three main regions united to form present Romania. Over 100,000 Romanians gathered there to celebrate this. The main attraction for travelers in Alba Iulia is Alba Carolina, the largest citadel in Romania, where also this event took place. In the early 18th century, the Austrians decided to build a large citadel that could resist Ottoman invasions. A military fortress designed by Italian architect Giovanni Morando Visconti was built in the Vauban style. 

9 tips for visiting Meteora, Greece

1) Why visit Meteora? Meteora and its monasteries were on my bucket list for a few years after seeing incredible pictures of the place on the internet. It attracted me...

How to skip the lines in Venice?

I have a feeling that most travellers want to go to Venice at least once in a lifetime, like me. What is Venice about in your opinion? The answers could...

Do not visit Israel until you read this

These Israel travel tips from my own experience can make your trip more easy and comfortable. 1) General information Israel is a small country with a population of around 7...

How to visit Hua Shan in China as an easy DIY trip

Why visit Hua Shan Hua Shan Mountain is one of the most beautiful mountains in China. It is very popular among tourists because it is easy to reach. There are...

How to visit Rainbow Mountains in China as a DIY trip

About Rainbow Mountains Wanting to see Rainbow Mountains was my main reason for visiting China for the fourth time. Even though I didn't see such bright colours as shown, for...

How to visit Avatar mountains in China as DIY trip

Zhangjiajie in China became popular in foreign travellers’ eyes after the movie Avatar. The Hallelujah Mountains in Avatar were inspired by Heavenly Pillar in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Zhangjiajie is...

South coast and glacier tour in Iceland

 For some time already my dream was to walk on a glacier. It became a reality in Iceland with Reykjavik Sightseeing and Icelandic Mountain Guides. I was invited to take their South coast and glacier tour. So let’s start from the very beginning. We started our trip from Reykjavik. In order to reach our incredible destinations we made our way through farming lands and passed small villages. The views of pastures with beautiful Icelandic horses were just spectacular.  The first stop was the rugged Sólheimajökull Glacier located some 160 kilometres and a bit more than 2 hours driving distance from Reykjavik. Sólheimajökull is an outlet glacier that flows from the main almost 1500 metres high Mýrdalsjökull glacier where the Katla Volcano rests. Walking on the glacier wearing special crampons on my shoes and exploring the amazing glacier myself was a very special experience. Read more about walking on the glacier here.

Rhine, castles and wineyards

Introduction I like nature, history, and discovering new places. Doesn't everyone? How about tasting some wine on the way, just to complete the wonderful relaxed holiday feeling? Here's a trip...

Visiting Bastei bridge from Dresden

My travels are often inspired by pictures I have seen on the Internet. Bastei is one of such cases. Bastei is the most famous rock formation in Saxon Switzerland, Germany....

Berlin in a day

After many years of revival after unification, Berlin offers many incredible sights to choose from. Here is a one-day itinerary for culture and food lovers. Morning. Brandenburg Gate Let’s start...

7 stations of Stockholm’s underground art

 In Stockholm, one of the most fascinating sightseeing trips is probably underground. Surprised? The Stockholm subway system is said to be the world's longest art exhibit, stretching for 110 kilometers....

Certosa di Pavia a hidden gem near Milan

Introduction I have noticed that one of the most popular Italian sights on Instagram is Milan Cathedral. But have you heard that half an hour away from Milan you can...

How to visit Hua Shan in China as an easy...

Why visit Hua Shan Hua Shan Mountain is one of the most beautiful mountains in China. It is very popular among tourists because it is easy to reach. There are...