Ibiza is one of the most famous among the Balearic islands, belonging to the national territory of Spain. The island and its main town (34,000 inhabitants) bear the same name and share a thousand-year history that begins in the time of the Phoenicians and reached its maximum glory during the Roman age. Today Ibiza is […]
Catania is one of the most beautiful cities in Sicily. Graciously stretched between the sea and the volcano, Mt Etna, it looks both elegant and dynamic. Its architectures describe the evolution during centuries, from the Greek time to modern days. Catania is a walk among ancient theatres, beautiful buildings, green paths of the Bellini Park, […]
Alghero is not just another lovely Italian holiday. It is a trip to a different world. Different in language – they speak a Catalan Spanish dialect here – different in colours and culture. Not far from Sassari, the town dominates the north-western coast of Sardinia, one of the most charming places in Europe. It is […]
No, we are not talking about the Taj Mahal… that is a huge tomb, not a temple. We are not even talking about Petra or the Pyramids, which have religious symbols but are not connected to those of a real temple. Temples are timeless places, frozen in time, sometimes still in use, other times abandoned… […]
Chicago is one of the most important and fascinating cities in the United States. Located in the state of Illinois, on the shores of Lake Michigan, it is known for its extraordinary architecture, history, and vibrant cultural life. Founded in the 19th century, Chicago grew rapidly, becoming a major economic, commercial, and industrial center. One of […]
Bari is the “gate to the east”, the third larger city of southern Italy, a small white capital. It is the most important city of region Puglia (Apulia) and one of the most beautiful ports of the Adriatic Sea. It looks at Albania, and has a part of Albanian soul in its culture and language. […]
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 […]
