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January 11, 2019August 5, 2023

5 Reasons to Visit Phu Quoc Island

There is no shortage of great tropical destinations to choose from, but Phu Quoc is unlike any other destination you have come across before. The island offers a nice mix between natural beauty, well-preserved landscape, modern amenities, and luxury.

There are a lot of reasons why Phu Quoc is the perfect holiday destination. We are going to look at some of them in this article.

1. Great Weather All Year Round

There is always great weather in Phu Quoc, making the island the perfect destination for many travelers from around the world. You can visit the island on winter or pick it as your summer holiday destination, and you will be greeted by warm water and perfect temperatures. Continue reading “5 Reasons to Visit Phu Quoc Island”

September 24, 2018October 2, 2018

The incredible bamboo bridge that is rebuilt every year

On the small island of Koh Paen, completely surrounded by Cambodian terrain, you can still breathe the rural life of this Southeast Asian country. Above the waters of the Mekong River, which flows through six countries, a bridge made entirely of bamboo rocks. With a length of more than a kilometer, this footbridge formed by 50,000 bamboo canes and it is rebuilt every year. Before the rainy season starts (from May to November), the villagers dismantle the bridge manually and store the bamboo material in front of the river floods. The continued construction and dismantling of this historic viaduct has been carried out every year for decades, paralyzing itself only in some periods during the Cambodian Civil War, a conflict that occurred between 1967 and 1975. Continue reading “The incredible bamboo bridge that is rebuilt every year”

May 28, 2017June 11, 2017

In summer where to go: New Caledonia

It sounds like a great spot, the perfect setting for a novel of pirates, however the New Caledonia really exists and it is fabulous.

It is a French overseas collectivity, located in the southwest Pacific Ocean, very close to Australia and New Zealand. It is a major island, Grande Terre, where there is also the capital Noumea, and a number of smaller islands, Isle of Pines and Loyalty Islands (Lifou, Mare, Ouvea). Continue reading “In summer where to go: New Caledonia”

September 1, 2016May 10, 2021

Portugal: Porto Santo island near Madeira

A different trip from the usual last minute for those who seeking relaxation, lots of sunshine, slow pace and no crowds, including spectacular scenery, excellent cuisine and historical evidence. All while remaining in Europe. These are the ingredients of a holiday in Porto Santo Island in the Atlantic Ocean, 50 kilometers from the Madeira island.

Unlike the “big sister”, very popular for tourists, Porto Santo is a small pearl not included in the most beaten routes, with resorts for all budgets: great alternative for those looking for something new compared to the classic destinations of the Mediterranean, without having to embark on a journey for a long ray. Continue reading “Portugal: Porto Santo island near Madeira”

August 14, 2016September 2, 2016

What to do in Santorini, Greece

The Cyclades in the Aegean Sea, more than 220 large and small islands, so called because in a circle around the most important of all, at least for the ancients: the island of Delos. Among the many, Andros, Ios, Mykonos and Paros, also Santorini, the southernmost, the biggest one, the one that Venetians dedicated Santa Irene, hence the name.

A great volcano that collapsed into the sea, and a rough and tough ground, capable of giving the splendid wines (perhaps from Megalohori, one of the oldest wineries of the island, which in addition to good wine is characterized by an incredible terrace with views Caldera) through the vines of the oldest in Europe, to be enjoyed with care in light of the sunsets on the island. Continue reading “What to do in Santorini, Greece”

July 28, 2016August 7, 2016

The most sacred mountains in the world

In the world there are many sacred places and with great religious significance, between these places are among the mountains, places linked to ancient customs that make them scared places. Here we describe some scared mountains in the world:

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Uluru: Australia
It is located in the Kata Tjuta National Park, in the heart of Australia. This mountain is an icon of Australia and for the tribe of the Anangu is sacred since it is linked to the creation which is explains in a fantastic legend of the sense of the life. It is also known as “the navel of the world”, this mountain is 348 meters high, 3.5 km wide and 9.4 contour. Continue reading “The most sacred mountains in the world”

June 12, 2016July 9, 2016

Denmark: Faroe Islands

A journey to discovery of an archipelago where nature, culture and entertainment are something unique. Prepare your suitcase, direction Faroe Islands, an archipelago of 18 islands of the North Atlantic Ocean, a tourist destination still “virgin” and therefore full of still pristine beauty.

The Faroe Islands – better known as the Faroes – is an archipelago belonging to the Danish autonomous territory located to the north. The beauty of these islands is their authenticity, why are sought out by those who are far from worldliness and want a natural paradise all their-self. Continue reading “Denmark: Faroe Islands”

March 14, 2016April 3, 2016

What to see in Ponza: Lazio island

To enjoy the sea and relaxation that you live on an island should not necessarily make ocean crossings. You only need a ferry – or a hydrofoil if you hurry to get there – and in a couple of hours you will dock in Ponza, one of the most beautiful islands of the Lazio.

Ponza is one of the islands belonging to the archipelago of the Pontine islands, of which also belong Palmarola, Gavi and Zannone. A town of about 3,000 inhabitants, but in summer doubles its population due to the high number of tourists who dock their boats to spend a few days here and get two dives in the clear waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Continue reading “What to see in Ponza: Lazio island”

April 9, 2015May 10, 2021

The most beautiful islands the Gili Islands in Indonesia

Indonesia, the will of a thousand islands, always surprises with its paradise. The Gili Islands, beautiful among the most beautiful islands in the world.

Walking on the pristine beaches of the Gili Islands, Indonesia, one might be forgiven by having confused these islands with the one where it was shot on film Cast Away. Certainly, this small archipelago, consisting of just three islands, has a lot more to offer than an old volleyball ball. Continue reading “The most beautiful islands the Gili Islands in Indonesia”

March 26, 2015August 26, 2015

Spring on Lake Constance, in the gardens of the Mainau island

Walking in the countryside, take a boat trip, walk through squares and historic buildings, and enjoy watching the sunset and the landscapes between water and mountains. The international region of Lake Constance (Bodensee in German) is a paradise for nature lovers, sports and culture. With good weather, then, multiply the reasons to visit this region, nestled between southern Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein.

Take for example the Mainau island, the island that lies in Lake Constance, in the German part of the lake, in the north-west which is also called Lake Uberlingen. An island easy to reach as it is connected to the southern shore of the lake via a bridge, a popular tourist destination, thanks to the mild climate of the lake allowed the creation of beautiful gardens (the island is also a tropical greenhouse with many species of butterflies). Continue reading “Spring on Lake Constance, in the gardens of the Mainau island”