Dubrovnik, also called Ragusa or Ragusi, is a fortified town of Croatia whose name means “the cliff”. It is set, in fact, on a small cliff overlooking the Adriatic Sea and was founded by people from southern Balkans escaping persecutions. The old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is surrounded by strong stone walls that visitors […]
It’s no great news that the Gulf of Mexico is changing its name. Since Columbus’ arrival in the Americas, it has been renamed the “Gulf – or Sea – of the North” (with reference to the Spanish colonies of the time, in the Caribbean), the “Gulf of Nueva España”, the “Gulf of Cortés”, […]
Made up of 40 independent municipalities that complete an enormous historic core, for a total population that -with the hinterland area- reaches 19 million inhabitants, Mexico City is a real metropolis. Even if this enormous extension seems daunting in terms of tourist itineraries, if you have time to dedicate to it you will instead discover […]
If you have not yet discovered the beauty of Reggio Calabria, autumn is the best season to do so. Prefer September and October, months during which the city still shines with beautiful colours and a good climate. On the other hand, getting to Reggio Calabria is very easy thanks to the air and land connections […]
When you think of a trip to the United States… what comes to your mind? Exactly! New York, or Miami, otherwise Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco. Alternatively, the great spaces of the “West” such as Texas, Colorado and Arizona. But have you ever considered the possibility of a different itinerary… less “crowded” and still equally […]
Deserts are some of the most fascinating environments on Earth. They are often thought of as hot, sandy places, but deserts can also be cold, rocky, or covered with ice. A desert is defined by its lack of rainfall rather than its temperature. Plants and animals that live in deserts have developed special adaptations to […]
You land at Rome Fiumicino and you already have it in your hands. Or you leave for JFK in New York or Buenos Aires Airport and make sure it is in your pocket. The travel visa is an essential document for travellers. And it has a century-old history, in fact it refers to a nineteenth-century […]
Venice is the most beautiful city in the world. Seeing it and experiencing it – even just once in a lifetime – is everyone’s desire and the privilege of many. The medieval splendor of a city that “floats” on the water and offers immense churches, golden palaces, fairy-tale bridges and narrow streets lined with sleepy […]
Dublin is a city that can be explored in a short time and often on foot. But among the most widespread and commonly used means of transport there are trains… be they regional trains, urban trains (a sort of open-air metro) or in the form of a tram (cable cars). There are therefore many stations, […]
