Calabria is the toe of the Italian “boot” and is, by definition, “the California of Italy”. This southern region is famous for its miles of enchanting beaches, its seabeds beloved by divers, its nearly year-round sunshine, and its outdoor lifestyle. And in winter? Hardly anyone considers Calabria a skiing destination… and perhaps this is precisely […]
Zermatt is a mirror image of Italy. As if the Alpine Arc had been turned inside out! Indeed, from its privileged location in the Visp district (Canton of Valais, Switzerland), from Zermatt you can enjoy a nearly complete panorama, including the Matterhorn and Mount Rosa. You’ll feel almost at home when you choose this village […]
There’s a country in Africa whose very flag speaks volumes about its civilization: the black and white stripes juxtaposed against the blue of the sky reveal that indigenous people and European settlers have always lived in harmony here. In short, Botswana is a miracle! Though nestled between South Africa and Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia), two states […]
The unexpected holiday destination for early 2026 is the island of Palau, or rather the archipelago. It consists of 200 small islands, many of which are volcanic in origin, located between the Philippines and Japan in the Pacific Ocean. Until 1994, they were a colonial possession of the United States, but they managed to gain […]
Travel guides consistently recommend the June-September period as the ideal time for a vacation in Rio. During those months, the southern winter brings cool, dry weather to Brazil; while what we call winter months (November-March) are hot and humid here, with thunderstorms and muggy temperatures. Yet, traveling to Rio de Janeiro for New Year’s Eve—a […]
An extreme and unique emotion? Come ski in Africa, or rather, deep within Africa, at its southernmost tip. You can do that by planning your vacation in advance now for … next summer! In South Africa, in fact, skiing is possible in July and August, the months when the southern winter is at its coldest! […]
Among the main Italian and European ski resorts, we suggest a small town of 800 inhabitants: Madonna di Campiglio, in the Italian region of Trentino. A small village that has grown thanks to winter and summer tourism, welcoming snow sports enthusiasts, hikers, and mountain walkers, depending on the season. Why choose Madonna di Campiglio, among […]
Christmas in Malta? A great idea, for at least three very good reasons: the climate, which on this island in the heart of the Mediterranean usually remains pleasant even in December; the excellent cuisine, especially pastry; and the original shows the Maltese know how to put on during the holidays. In Malta, Christmas is above […]
When you book a vacation in Sankt Anton am Arlberg, in Austria’s Tyrolean Alps, you’re not just treading the snow of one of Central Europe’s most beautiful tourist resorts, you’re literally strolling… and skiing… through history. In Sankt Anton, people have always been sliding on snow. The tradition of winter sports here is so ancient […]
