Natasha Bazika
Travel writer
Natasha Bazika, an Italy-based travel writer, isn't just about ticking destinations off a list. She's a storyteller who uses food and local encounters to bring the heart of a place to life.
There’s a real-life Monopoli, and it’s not what you think
Go directly to Monopoli and collect an octopus sandwich and a dose of seafaring culture.
- by Natasha Bazika
Opinion
Air travel
I got a return Europe flight with ‘Asia’s worst airline’ for $1200
The online reviews of this Chinese airline were scathing, the menu featured a mystery fish dish, but the seats were bigger than on Qantas.
- by Natasha Bazika
The lost-in-time Paris restaurants where you can eat for less than €10
Paris’ Bouillons are reopening, serving a winning formula of cheap, decent food served at breakneck speed in a beautiful setting.
- by Natasha Bazika
Opinion
Paris
I tried to be a ‘cool’ traveller in Paris. It didn’t work
Like most who visit, I had my Parisian fantasy. I’d do as the locals do and have an “authentic” experience. It was a mistake.
- by Natasha Bazika
Six perks of a Eurail pass most travellers overlook
Think a Eurail pass is just about trains? Think again: six money-saving perks to bookmark for a Euro summer.
- by Natasha Bazika
How to eat (almost) for free when in Italy
Aperitivo can be a fantastic deal – if you keep the drinks flowing, the free snacks do too.
- by Natasha Bazika
Opinion
Tips & advice
I’m a control freak, but travelling without planning taught me a lesson
What if we can’t find a place to stay? Will we sleep in the car? These worries gnawed at the edges of my mind.
- by Natasha Bazika
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