For most tourists, the name “Giethoorn” may not ring a bell. However, mention “Venice” and things start to become clearer. In the Netherlands, this village is known as the “Venice of the North”. Unlike its famous Italian counterpart, however, the atmosphere here is far more tranquil and rural. Instead of grand squares and historic palaces, […]
Santorini is one of the most beautiful and recognizable destinations in Greece. Famous for its whitewashed villages, blue-domed churches, dramatic cliffs, volcanic landscapes, and spectacular sunsets, the island attracts travelers from around the world. Many tourists love to explore Santorini and especially to take pictures of the sunset from the alleys of Oia, a lovely […]
“I followed my heart, and it led me here”… “From my office window, I see wonders”… “We dug with our feet and built a nation”. These are just a few of the phrases that have inspired writers—famous or not —after visiting Singapore, or after being born and raised there. How much beauty radiates from a […]
Few places in the United States capture the magic of autumn (or “fall season” as Americans call it) quite like New England. Every year, from late September through October, forests across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont become a spectacular display of red, orange, yellow, and gold. For travelers seeking unforgettable scenery, […]
Cyprus is an island located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, near the coasts of Turkey and the Middle East. It is the third-largest island in the Mediterranean and is renowned for its beaches, mild climate, and rich history. Even here—in the most remote corner of Europe, just a stone’s throw from Turkey and the arid […]
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 […]
