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 […]
Where Greece and Albania meet, lie two of the most beautiful seaside resorts in Southern Europe. Despite being located in two different countries, separated only by a narrow strip of sea, the island of Corfu (Greece) and the town of Ksamil (on the Albanian coast) are in fact twins, not strangers. So much so that […]
The Blue Flag certificate, a prestigious license awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) since the 1980s. It is given to coastal resorts that meet specific quality criteria (cleanliness of the sea, beaches, efficiency of services, marinas, and transportation). The recognition is valid throughout Europe but, over time, has also expanded to other countries […]
Nosy Be means “big island”. But it is small, instead, compared to the truly gigantic island to which it belongs, Madagascar. Located in the far north of this island-nation, Nosy Be has become an attractive tourist destination in recent years, especially for its breathtakingly beautiful beaches and seabed. Thanks to its international airport Nosy Be […]
Tunisia is a famous tourist destination and everyone, in one way or another, knows or has known it. But when we talk about Tunisia, we usually think of the capital, Tunis, the seaside towns like Sousse, Hammamet, Sfax, Monastir, or the exciting desert destinations: Al Borma or Jebil National Park. Some also remember the most […]
Mar del Plata means “silver sea” and there’s no better way to describe this Argentine city overlooking the Atlantic ocean. Located 400 km south of Buenos Aires, in the province of the same name, it was founded in 1874 around a site where indigenous peoples already produced salt. The city’s natural setting is clearly intertwined […]
Year 2026 will be the year of Sri Lanka. Who would have bet? This round island, resembling a charming appendage of Greater India, is perhaps best known for the gentle kindness of its inhabitants, who have emigrated over the years and work all over the world. But what do you know about its territory? The […]
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 […]
