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, …
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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 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 …
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 …
In the world of travel, Spain is famous for many things. Madrid, Barcelona, wine, gastronomy, and of course, the famous Spanish Riviera and its scenic Atlantic or Mediterranean coastlines. There are many famous beaches in Spain that most people would like to visit, some famous for being the party hubs of Europe (like Ibiza), others for being …
Florence is undoubtedly known for its world-class art and architecture, it also boasts a rich and quirky culture that can be explored in a variety of unique ways. From visiting a secret pharmacy that dates back centuries to climbing the hill where Leonardo da Vinci once attempted to fly (unsuccessfully), there are plenty of unusual …
Austria today is a small, landlocked country that’s only a fraction of what it once was but it’s still a country of great diversity. I can’t help but feel that Austria waltzes between the urban world and the great outdoors so effortlessly that the only thing separating the stunning architecture of Vienna is from the …