Egypt is making a powerful and beautiful comeback as a top autumn destination for 2026. Despite global instability and the misconception of being a “classic all-too-familiar” spot, it remains a magnet for tourists from around the globe, thanks to its pyramids and museums. However, to avoid the “standard tour” experience, we suggest three alternative itineraries—each […]
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine… the paradise. A feeling rather than a place— well-being, relaxation, gentleness, fragrance, and wonder. Now, open your eyes and book a thermal spa getaway at the pools of Saturnia, in the municipality of Manciano (Grosseto), Tuscany. What greets you upon arrival will truly resemble the paradise you […]
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, resembles a small Nordic Paris—a city of the north that continues to look toward the far North. It tries to break free from the painful Soviet legacy that once held it back, to emulate the prosperity of nearby Scandinavia (Helsinki, on the opposite coast, is less than three hours away […]
From September 19th to October 4th, 2026, it is time for Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. Known worldwide as the “beer festival” (though it is much more than that), this celebration returns once again to bring joy to the city and to anyone passing through. However, be careful not to make the mistake everyone else makes: […]
France is one of the world’s most famous wine-producing countries, and grape harvesting in France is an important annual tradition. Known locally as les vendanges, the grape harvest marks the moment when months of vineyard work culminate in the careful collection of ripe grapes. From Champagne and Burgundy to Bordeaux, Alsace and Provence, harvest season […]
If you are passionate travelers—the kind who dislike setting limits on their horizons—you surely enjoy experiencing new sensations wherever you go. And if you love spa holidays, why not push your boundaries even further and fly to far-off Australia? A spa vacation on the other side of the world? Yes! It might be a surprise, […]
In the autumn months, a special little train connects Italy and Switzerland shuttling between Domodossola (in region Piedmont) and the city of Locarno (Canton Ticino). This is the “Vigezzina Centovalli” scenic railway , also known as the “foliage train” or the “Red Leaves Railway”. While the route covered by this small train is spectacular in […]
Climate change sometimes compels us to create new traditions that graft themselves onto centuries-old ones—like the grape harvest, for instance. The practice of harvesting grapes at night is becoming increasingly widespread across the Mediterranean basin, not only to avoid the fierce summer heat that now frequently lingers into September but also to safeguard the crop. […]
When you visit Gabriel García Márquez’ Colombia, remember the echo of his words. This writer—a native of Aracataca and a passionate resident of Cartagena de Indias—penned lines such as: “Never stop smiling, not even when you are sad, because you never know who might fall in love with your smile” … “I love you not […]
