There was a time, between the 1980s and 1990s, when Bali was on everyone’s lips. A top honeymoon destination, a favorite summer getaway, a favorite among rich celebrities from around the world… the planet’s paradises seemed to have been erased by a single happy word: Bali. What else could there be? Then, with the […]
Take advantage of spring to discover Portugal. But not so much the continental part, that is the nation nestled at the tip of the Iberian Peninsula, overlooking the Atlantic, but rather the “flashes” of Portugal scattered across the ocean. This country includes two archipelagos, both European despite being located in the middle of the Atlantic. […]
If patriarchy isn’t your thing, fly to the Seychelles! This incredible archipelago, both in its beauty and its contradictions, is in fact a matriarchal society. Here, not only do women rule, but the figure of “single mothers” is the normal basis of the family, while men are literally “used” only for the purposes of reproduction […]
Mount Teide isn’t “just a mountain”: it holds an important record. In fact, it is the highest active volcano in Europe… yes, even higher than Mount Etna, which competes for the title. Etna is actually much more active and vibrant, with frequent eruptions and spectacular explosions, but it is “only” 3,400 meters high. Teide exceeds […]
Maui is a mischievous “god.” On a whim, one boring day, he dipped a hook into the ocean and fished out the whole Hawaiian archipelago! Also on a whim, one day, he decided to chain the sun; and when the sun begged him to set it free, he agreed, but only on the condition that […]
Take advantage of the quiet autumn weather to enjoy the super-tourist destinations without stress, with beaches and monuments all to yourself and no crowds. But autumn is also the ideal season to explore some interesting areas that tourists don’t usually attend. Though they actually deserve just as much attention. Let’s take, as an example, four […]
They call it “the Black Pearl” because of its black and reddish rocks, the result of ancient volcanic eruptions. They also call it “the Daughter of the Wind” because this element is very usual on the island of Pantelleria, a strip of Italy a few nautical miles from Tunis. Those who have been frequenting it […]
