Europe

Over the sun-scorched plains and rocky shores of Puglia, castles lord it over, silent yet expressive monuments to centuries of empires, crusades, and cultural interaction. The glittering shores of the Adriatic, the windswept hills of the Murge, there is no fortress that doesn’t have at least one interesting story. These are not merely defensive works, …

The Dolomites are a scenery of opposites, towers of jagged limestone soaring out of smooth alpine meadows, lakes of turquoise lurking in trees, and expansive plateaus where the silence is over miles. Hiking here does not just mean any trail it is also an adventure into Ladin culture and mountain folklore as well as one …

Florence Cathedral, or formally Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore is among the most important creations of Renaissance architecture and one of the main symbols of Florence. It was started in the end of the 13 th century and its construction reflects the shifting tastes and ambitions as well as the technical innovations of the …

Florence can be referred to as a treasure trove of invaluable art and renaissance delights and sure, it can get expensive at times, but in truth, you do not need a huge budget to spend a nice holiday in the city. Actually, many of its best experiences are completely free of charge. It has breathtaking …

Sicily is one of Europe’s most famous holiday destinations and millions of people visit this divine Mediterranean island every year. Even if you didn’t visit, you probably heard about Mt. Etna, the Valley of temples, or felt tempted by one of those amazing luxury villa rentals in Sicily you saw online. However, there are still …

Historical events, culture, and beautiful scenery meet in Sicily, where the large fortresses are the greatest representatives of these traditions. The castles in Sicily are living reminders of the island’s glorious history, scattered all across the island of centuries of conquest, defense, and noble life. The castles, having been built by Arabs, Normans, Swabians, and …

Italy is like a museum of the past that is alive, a country where history is made known at every corner and art, architecture, and culture of the past centuries decorate its most famous historical landmmarks. Starting from the splendor of Rome’s ancient Colosseum and the detailed frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, to the great …

Venice is a city famous for its canals, bridges, and timeless allure, and it’s a miraculous place to visit throughout the year, even when the rain comes. Rain in Venice is often accompanied by the seasonal occurrence of acqua alta, when high tides temporarily inundate the low-lying areas, thus giving a unique visual experience as …

When the summer turns too hot and gets on your nerves, going to the beach is one of the simplest and most refreshing day trips from the Eternal City. Fortunately, some of the nearest beaches to Rome are less than an hour away, offering sandy shores, shallow waters, and a range of lively beach clubs …

Verona is a classic, beautiful Italian city famous for being home to the story of Romeo and Juliette and most of the city’s popular tourist are at least somehow connected to this story. However, Verona also has a lot of other places that usually don’t make it to most tourist guides and in this article, …