Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, resembles a small Nordic Paris—a city of the north that continues to look toward the far North. It tries to break free from the painful Soviet legacy that once held it back, to emulate the prosperity of nearby Scandinavia (Helsinki, on the opposite coast, is less than three hours away […]
If you are passionate travelers—the kind who dislike setting limits on their horizons—you surely enjoy experiencing new sensations wherever you go. And if you love spa holidays, why not push your boundaries even further and fly to far-off Australia? A spa vacation on the other side of the world? Yes! It might be a surprise, […]
When you visit Gabriel García Márquez’ Colombia, remember the echo of his words. This writer—a native of Aracataca and a passionate resident of Cartagena de Indias—penned lines such as: “Never stop smiling, not even when you are sad, because you never know who might fall in love with your smile” … “I love you not […]
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 […]
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 […]
If there were a place comparable to a paradise, it would certainly be the Gargano Peninsula in region Puglia, Italy. Unspoiled nature, a dreamy sea, romantic towns. What could be more beautiful than this? Perhaps small segments of land, a few nautical miles offshore. Pieces of Italy projected toward the east, maybe much closer to […]
Overlooking the Cantabrian Sea in northern Spain, the city of Gijón is the “queen” of the Asturias region. Less known than cities like Madrid, Barcelona, or Seville, Gijón nevertheless captivates visitors with its authentic character, urban beaches, gastronomy, and lively atmosphere year-round. Above all, it captivates with its “double heart”, its old town divided into […]
Scandinavian “foliage” is one of the most evocative natural spectacles in Northern Europe, and one of the earliest. It appears between September and early October, when summer gives way to autumn. Forests, mountains, fjords, and lakes transform into a palette of yellow, orange, red, and copper-brown during these weeks. Booking a vacation here in late […]
Here it is… it’s about to begin. And it will bring unforgettable colors to our days. It is “foliage” time, the moment when the leaves on trees turn golden just before falling from the branches. The name of this natural phenomenon, which is especially observed in autumn, comes from the French word “feuillage” and occurs […]
