Some say it was a huge bridge built by a giant to reach his rival’s castle, overseas in Scotland, and kill him; others say, on the contrary, it was the Irish giant who challenged the Scotsman to join him across the sea, prompting his enemy to design a huge rock bridge; then there are those […]
The “midnight sun” is one of our planet’s most fascinating natural phenomena: the sun remains above the horizon even during the night. This phenomenon occurs in regions located within the polar circles, namely the Arctic Circle and the Antarctic Circle, during the summer months of their respective hemispheres. In those places, for a few weeks […]
Can you pronounce this name? Kyr-gyz-stan! Or Kirghizistan, or Kirgysa. Learn it well because it is the new frontier in tourism that’s just opening up in recent years. A tiny republic, squeezed between the giant nations of Asia, until recently a country of farmers, shepherds, and miners, and today, suddenly, a new window for international […]
Warning! The island of Aruba is not your typical vacation! If you come here, be mentally prepared because it’s not your typical exotic destination of palm trees, waves, and cocktails on the beach… here, there is also a population on the move. And it is moving toward the future, with eco-friendly and inclusive policies that […]
North American lakes, as we know, are truly “inland seas”. They are so vast that from one shore you can’t see the other. They compete for record with other, much larger lakes, such as the Caspian Sea in Asia, Lake Baikal, and Lake Victoria in Africa. Yet the record we are talking about is […]
If you love the Corsican sea, especially the south-eastern coast (among the most popular and touristy), you’ve surely heard of the Gulf of Porto Vecchio and Santa Giulia beach. This location is one of the most popular vacation destinations on the famous French island, but we recommend exploring it from every angle. Not just the […]
There’s no shortage of choice for beach lovers this summer. Europe once again holds the record for Blue Flags, a recognition that highlights the quality of both beach and sea, with new arrivals and long-standing confirmations. If you then consider that even the beaches without the recognition are usually stunning (even if they lack some […]
The heart of Portugal’s Algarve region is red. It stands out above a stretch of white rock and copper-colored sand, overlooking the Atlantic waves. It is Praia da Falèsia, a stretch of white cliffs culminating in red-hot peaks, which become a veritable blaze of beauty under the setting sun. A complicated path to navigate, and […]
Locri and its beaches have been awarded a “Blue Flag” this summer of 2026, and there’s no better reward for an area of Calabria with such a breathtaking beauty and long, troubled history, often associated with criminal activity. Locri experienced difficult times after the unification of Italy, and banditry persisted in its hinterland for […]
