Paradise flower at the Gran Paradiso National Park

Gran Paradiso National Park

Founded in the summer of 1955 in Valnontey, a small village of Cogne, the alpine botanical garden Paradisia is a little gem hidden in the Gran Paradiso National Park.

Gran Paradiso National Park

Small compared to the park, because it is still 10,000 square feet of basins and valleys, framed by the Gran Paradiso massif, which host more than 1,000 species of plants and flowers of the Alps and Apennines and numerous specimens of medicinal plants, as well as some examples of flora from other mountain ranges around the world, and various plant species that live in different environments, reconstructed specially for tourists, such as wetlands, moraines, and limestone debris. Continue reading “Paradise flower at the Gran Paradiso National Park”

What to see in Berlin, Brandenburg Gate to the East Side Gallery

brandenburg gate

Brandenburg Gate, the symbol par excellence of Berlin, so should not be missing in your travel books. Previously symbol of the division of the two Germanys, has now become a symbol of unity, as well as being a magnificent example of neoclassicism.

brandenburg gate

Recall that the twelve Cologne support the door at the top is the Quadriga, the goddess of victory, riding a chariot with four horses. Also take a few snapshots to Pariser Platz, concerts are often held here. If you love art, then, do not forget to visit the East Side Gallery: practically this art gallery comes from a long stretch of the Berlin Wall was still standing, full of all the murals to be photographed. Continue reading “What to see in Berlin, Brandenburg Gate to the East Side Gallery”

Laerdal Tunnel in Norway: Longest road tunnel in the world

laerdal tunnel

Looking at the photograph it is doubtful whether more than a tunnel, it is a cave. In fact, both responses should be correct. It’s a tunnel, but it is also a cave. Or rather, every 6 kilometers along the path of the tunnel, was built a huge cave, painted with bright colors. And this is not a bizarre artistic sense of its builders, but a precise design choice.

laerdal tunnel

In fact, the greatest danger that we run along the 24.51 km of Laerdal tunnel in Norway, is not caused by traffic, almost non-existent for our standards, but to get caught up in boredom and lose the points of reference; in short, to fall into a kind of daze, very dangerous while driving. Not to mention of those who are suffering from claustrophobia. Continue reading “Laerdal Tunnel in Norway: Longest road tunnel in the world”

Now Is The Time To Start Planning Your Heli Skiing Vacation

heli skiing

Every winter-lover knows that there are vacations, and then there are vacations that take things to the next level; trips that take your enjoyment of winter sport and the amount of wonder you feel at the natural world around you to a level you’d never thought possible.

heli skiing

But these days, it’s harder and harder to find adventures like this – since every vacation spot and ski lodge seems perpetually overcrowded, and the internet has meant the demise of any spot that may have once been “secret” or overlooked by the general public. So what’s an enterprising thrill-seeker to do? How to find a winter vacation that allows you the comfort of not having to stand around in huge masses of people, while also affording you the nonstop excitement of a truly unique adventure? Continue reading “Now Is The Time To Start Planning Your Heli Skiing Vacation”

The beauty of the Faroe Islands in Denmark

faroe islands

Pristine beauty is the key word to describe the Faroe Islands or Faeroe Islands in Denmark. If you love beautiful landscapes, spectacular natural views, and uncharted territories and non-polluted, then this archipelago located in the northern Atlantic Ocean between Scotland, Norway and Iceland is the ideal trip for this summer 2014 for you.

faroe islands

Of course you have to bring your camera; here you can make some memorable shots. And remember that here Nature reigns supreme: if you love the chaotic city, the shopping spree, the huge crowd and the rowdy nightlife, then you have to choose another destination. Continue reading “The beauty of the Faroe Islands in Denmark”

Wizarding World of Harry Potter: two new attractions at amusement park in Orlando

Hogwarts Express

Its will be inaugurated on July 8 the last two attraction of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the largest amusement park in Orlando, Florida. It is the Hogwarts Express and the fascinating Diagon Alley.

Hogwarts Express

Early reports describe a very exciting walk along Diagon Alley, with the fans of Harry Potter amazed at the great work and attention to detail products for the construction of this part of the park. Among other stores, the Leaky Cauldron, where you enter Diagon Alley, Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes, the joke shop Fred and George, and Ollivander’s, where Harry buys his wand. Continue reading “Wizarding World of Harry Potter: two new attractions at amusement park in Orlando”

Hawaii: A dream vacation to Lanikai Beach

lanikai beach

Well, let’s say more or less any beach of Hawaii could allow us to spend a dream vacation, but today we’re going to talk in a particular way to Lanikai Beach, a real postcard beach. If you are among the lucky devil who can take a trip to Hawaii, then, if you get the chance try to spend at least one day in Lanikai Beach, it’s really worth.

lanikai beach

White sand, clear shallows, an ocean tinged with blue, and the Turkish navy, Mokulua Islands in the background: what more do you want? The beach known as Lanikai Beach is actually little more than a mile, but it is well known among travelers for its particular beauty by postcard that will allow you to create the snapshots of a scream. In a positive sense, of course. Continue reading “Hawaii: A dream vacation to Lanikai Beach”

A dream holiday to Dubai

dream vacation to Dubai

Dubai in the collective imagination is a dream trip, one of those havens that you can afford only if you have the money. But it seems that it is not just so and maybe we can make Dubai a travel destination for this summer 2014. It is true that, Dubai appeals to billionaires, to celebrities, to sports, but there are a few ways to go to Dubai also very affordable, it is not just said that it is only a luxury destination. But how is this possible?

dream vacation to Dubai

We all know that Dubai is a unique place in the world, boasts a 7-star hotel, and has world renowned resort, endless shopping malls, miles of golden beaches and plenty of entertainment options (including a nice skiing on real snow). The problem is that the majority of travelers still considered Dubai a luxury destination only where those who can not spend too much should not even gets close. Continue reading “A dream holiday to Dubai”

Where to go after maturity: Croatia

croatia

Located in Southern Europe, Croatia has long been a tourist destination, coveted by young people for its beauty and its convenience in prices.

croatia

Its varied landscape also allows you to choose the holiday that you want: sea, mountains, lakes, culture and entertainment, you can find them here. For those who love nature, for example, you don’t want to miss a trip to the Plitvice Lakes National Park, near Zagreb, or Krka National Park, with its waterfalls on the limpid water, in the region of Dalmatia. For those who love a cultural holiday, there are so many monuments to visit, such as the Roman amphitheater in Pula, Diocletian’s Palace in Split and St. James Cathedral in Sibenik. Continue reading “Where to go after maturity: Croatia”

Palais Garnier: Opera house in Paris

Palais Garnier

The Palais Garnier is an opera house by more than 2,000 seats, 2,054 for precise, built in the late nineteenth century, until 1989, when the new Bastille Opera opened its doors to the public, was the only house of the Opera de Paris, the oldest national dance company in the world. And so much is its charm, which although less capacious last arrived; Palais Garnier continues to be the preferred location for the performance of the renowned dance company.

Palais Garnier

The Palais Garnier is probably the most famous opera house in the world, a symbol of Paris, such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, or the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Also thanks to the famous novel The Phantom of the Opera, with all its cinematic interpretations and performances. Even if, on its architectural value, there is no unanimity of opinion; and so if someone is a pre masterpiece of the Second Empire, Le Corbusier, once compared to “decoration of a tomb”. Continue reading “Palais Garnier: Opera house in Paris”