From Hiking to Camping: The Best Knives for Travel and Survival

In addition to the jagged mountains and its beautiful dramatic cliffs, the Dolomites, which are a UNESCO World heritage site, are also known because of the clean alpine lakes. Located across the range’s valleys and plateaus, these lakes are mirrors of the mountains, beautiful and painted in turquoise, emerald, and deep blue. Most lakes are …

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, …

Rome is definitely a city of layers—ancient ruins, Renaissance palaces, lively piazzas, and quiet cobblestone alleys and there’s no better way to really enjoy all this not from a chain hotel, but from a unique boutique stay that takes you right into the heart of the city. Whether it’s while you were sipping an espresso …