Which Scottish city is better for a getaway: is it Glasgow, a former industrial powerhouse, that's been trying to reinvent itself in the past years, by rebuilding its image and architecture, or is it Edinburgh, a former royal capital, that has kept its medieval look almost completely unspoiled? Two very different cities, separated by 46 … Continue reading A Scottish New Year’s tale: Glasgow and Edinburgh
There's no such thing as a bad time to visit the beautiful and flamboyant city of Paris, even if the wind is blowing hard, it's raining, or the temperatures are close to freezing. I know that this sounds like a pretty common phrase, the kind that everyone knows and accepts without questioning, but the good thing is that … Continue reading November chills in Paris
With a total coast length of 1,484 km, four international airports and a few major ports, Sicily, the biggest island of the Mediterranean Sea, is nowadays one of the hottest European summer destinations. And the word "hot" goes very well with July temperatures, too. The Mediterranean climate, normally characterized by mild winters and dry summers, is highly … Continue reading Sicily: an ancient island at the tip of Italy’s boot
For centuries, Istanbul has been regarded as the bridge between the European and the Asian civilizations. And not only because of its strategic location, on both sides of the Bosphorus Strait (a strait connecting the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea), but also due to its multicultural heritage and influences. From a geographical point of … Continue reading The flavours of Istanbul
Is Barcelona one of the best travel destinations on the planet? What makes it so attractive to people all over the world? Has it got any secrets? And how surreal are the works of Antoni Gaudí in reality, compared to what's presented in TV documentaries or on the web? These were just a few questions … Continue reading Barcelona: uncovering Gaudí’s large playground
Iceland... or the Land of Fire and Ice. An island born out of volcanic eruptions (it's home to over 130 active or extinct volcanoes), which eight thousands years ago was completely covered by ice (10% of its area is still covered by glaciers). A mixture of fire and ice, a major contrast. But this unique combination makes Iceland what it … Continue reading Iceland In The Fall
With a rich history behind, of almost two millenniums, London is one of Europe's most significant cities. Founded by the Romans in the 1st century AD, under the name of Londinium, it played a key role in the history of mankind, especially from the start of the Modern Era. As one of the leading global cities, London is a true financial … Continue reading London Calling
Kiev doesn't sound like a top touristic destination, right? I mean, it's the capital and largest city of Ukraine, a former Soviet Union country, still at war with Russia over its southeastern regions. Not many Ukrainians speak English, while most of the street signs are written only in Cyrillic, so you won't understand much. Despite all the … Continue reading Kiev, the city of the golden domes
