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 […]
In Avila, there’s no sea, no beaches, no trendy nightlife, and none of Madrid’s grandiose monuments. So why book a vacation here? To experience a unique magic, blending Spanish art, history, and culture in one place and during a major event: the Medieval Days. In order to fully experience these reminiscent days, make sure to […]
Ventimiglia is a town located in the far western part of the Italian region Liguria and… no! It has nothing to do with measuring distance – the translation of the name is literally “twenty miles”, even if you might thing so! Its name derives from the Latin word Albintimilium (hence Bintimilium, Ventimilium), formed from “albom” […]
Beyond the westernmost point of Sicily, beyond the confines of the western sea, the Egadi (Aegadian) Islands stand out against the Caribbean blue of a dreamy sea. You’re surely familiar with them, you’ve certainly heard of them, and the latest cinematic success—The Odyssey, by Nolan—partly filmed here has further relaunched them as a holiday destination. […]
