The Detour Diaries

Destinations – Europe

  • Neighborhood Guide: Testaccio, Rome

    This post is intended to be a guide to Testaccio, my favorite neighborhood in Rome. It includes what to do, where to eat, and what to avoid. Testaccio vs Trastevere: Where should I stay? As two neighborhoods right across the river from each other, people visiting Rome often decide between the two on where to…

    Best Spots in Tirana

    Tirana, often overlooked for Albania’s famed Alps, is worth a 2-3 day visit. Highlights include local neighborhoods like Blloku and Pazari i Ri, historical sites such as Skanderbeg Square and BUNK’ART, and various restaurants. The city is walkable and efficient for transportation, making it ideal for exploring at a relaxed pace.

  • Neighborhood Guide: Testaccio, Rome

    This post is intended to be a guide to Testaccio, my favorite neighborhood in Rome. It includes what to do, where to eat, and what to avoid. Testaccio vs Trastevere: Where should I stay? As two neighborhoods right across the river from each other, people visiting Rome often decide between the two on where to…

    Best Spots in Tirana

    Tirana, often overlooked for Albania’s famed Alps, is worth a 2-3 day visit. Highlights include local neighborhoods like Blloku and Pazari i Ri, historical sites such as Skanderbeg Square and BUNK’ART, and various restaurants. The city is walkable and efficient for transportation, making it ideal for exploring at a relaxed pace.

  • Neighborhood Guide: Testaccio, Rome

    This post is intended to be a guide to Testaccio, my favorite neighborhood in Rome. It includes what to do, where to eat, and what to avoid. Testaccio vs Trastevere: Where should I stay? As two neighborhoods right across the river from each other, people visiting Rome often decide between the two on where to…

    Best Spots in Tirana

    Tirana, often overlooked for Albania’s famed Alps, is worth a 2-3 day visit. Highlights include local neighborhoods like Blloku and Pazari i Ri, historical sites such as Skanderbeg Square and BUNK’ART, and various restaurants. The city is walkable and efficient for transportation, making it ideal for exploring at a relaxed pace.

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I’m Rachel

Before I visit anywhere, I do a ridiculous amount of research — and most travel content I have found fails me. So I started writing my own. The Detour Diaries is unsponsored, unfiltered, and unapologetically honest. From top destinations like Rome to “off-the-beaten-track” spots like Hargeisa, consider this the review site I always wished existed.

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