Its inhabitants, who have seen it die and be reborn again and again, never get tired of saying it: “Kocham Warszawę”— which means: I love Warsaw. They write it on the walls of the suburbs, light it on with a thousand lights in the historic quarters, and have artists paint and sculpt it. So […]
Autumn colors (also called “foliage”) across Europe fully burst between late September and early November. Depending on the latitude, these are the months to consider if you enjoy this type of nature-focused getaway. While the “Old Continent” offers countless locations with breathtaking autumn scenery, we suggest five spots you absolutely must visit in this […]
Riga, the capital of Latvia, has a precise date of origin: August 18th, 1201. It was founded by the German Bishop Albrecht von Buxthoeven of Bremen, who sought to establish a base there to evangelize and Germanize the region, which was then inhabited by pagan Baltic people. Thanks to the wealth of the German clergy, […]
The island of Vulcano does not bear its name because it has a volcano inside; on the contrary, it is precisely because of this island that fire-spewing mountains are all called “volcanoes” . At first sight —so flat and low-lying— you wouldn’t even say it, yet this is a powerful volcano. The fact is that—luckily! […]
If you are dreaming of a Greek island escape away from the crowds, but deep inside the glory of ancient history, a trip to Ithaca Island could be exactly what you are looking for. Famous as the legendary home of Odysseus (or Ulysses) in Homer’s “Odyssey”, Ithaca combines ancient mythology, beautiful beaches, green hills, traditional […]
There is a place in Ireland where time has stood still. It has paused at an undefined moment in the past, alongside the oldest Celtic language—preserved here in a state of pure, wild authenticity, much like the landscape itself. These are the Aran Islands, the westernmost outposts lying off the coasts of County Clare and […]
If you’re booking your autumn vacation in Europe between late September and early October, focus on Vienna. The Austrian capital is transforming into the capital of design these weeks, and from September 26th to October 5th, it will host the Vienna Design Week Festival . Since art cities are always the ideal destination for September […]
September… you can already smell the must! The mind automatically associates this month with the grape harvest, which can begin much earlier and in midsummer in certain regions, and above all, it associates it with the first tastings of wine. Of course, you will have to wait until midseason to actually uncork the first bottles, […]
Autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons in Japan. As summer slowly fades and the air becomes cooler, the country’s mountains, parks, gardens, and temple grounds are transformed into a spectacular display of red, orange, yellow, and gold. This seasonal change, known as kōyō, is deeply appreciated in Japanese culture and attracts visitors […]
