Those who spend their vacations in Hong Kong have a specific itinerary in mind. Because in such a small area, the points of interest are well-known and cannot be ignored. You may start with the unmissable trip to Kowloon, or pay homage to the Big Buddha on Lantau Island, take a leisurely stroll through the […]
There is a colorful and captivating carnival, in South America, a magical one for both its appearance and unique style. And …no, it’s not the one of Rio de Janeiro! In order to admire it, you have to travel to the Andes mountains, in Bolivia, and specifically to the town of Oruro—also famous for its […]
Between February and March, at the foot of Mount Etna, a tradition is repeated: every year, almost uninterrupted, since the distant 16th century. It is the Carnival of Acireale, the mardi gras festival that lights up the Sicilian coastal night, often competing with the volcano’s lava fountains in the background. The heart of this […]
Is Belgium “a boring country”? Don’t say it before you book a unique experience in Binche, a little-known town located in the heart of this nation with a dual -Germanic and French- soul. Binche is home to one of the strangest Mardi Gras Carnivals in the world. And while it’s not the big-name celebration of […]
Lake Louise is a mountain village, and here in Canada, that means a lot of things. With fewer than 700 residents nestled in a stunning corner of Alberta, Lake Louise is connected to the rest of the world only by Calgary Airport (YYC), but its few wooden houses overlooking a picturesque, crystal-clear lake are an […]
Thailand is one of the top tourist destinations in February. In this corner of the world, where winter doesn’t exist, you can spend a few weeks under the tropical sun, perhaps lounging on a hidden beach or exploring dreamlike locations. Chiang Mai, although far from the tropical sea, is one such dream places. Located in […]
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 […]
Chamonix has existed, on the French side of Mont Blanc, since the 12th century, when a count ceded the valley to the monks of the Abbey of the Sacra San Michele (now in the province of Turin, Italy), who governed it for two centuries. A village of traders and shepherds developed around the abbey, which […]
The heart of the Ladin community, this valley nestled in the Gardena Dolomites (district of Bolzano) is home to natural wonders such as mountain lakes, the majestic peaks of the Sella Group, and the Sassolungo, a veritable “rock castle” (3,181 meters high) that changes shape and color depending on the angle from which you look […]
