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March 22, 2015May 10, 2021

Caribbean: The Corn Islands in Nicaragua

Strange thing for Nicaragua, was in Central America where Spanish is spoken, the official name of the two islands is in English: Big Corn Island and Little Corn Island. It ‘a reminder of the time, between the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the two islands were part of the British protectorate of the Mosquito Coast, the coast of mosquitoes. Many mosquitoes and many pirates, who came here to hide.

Tourism here has developed mainly thanks to fans of diving, happy to swim in the crystal clear waters of the coral reef that surrounds the islands, particularly rich in fish. Among the marine inhabitants of these seas, manta rays, hammerhead sharks, nurse sharks and turtles. Continue reading “Caribbean: The Corn Islands in Nicaragua”

February 22, 2015July 10, 2015

Africa: Ounianga lakes in Chad

There are a lot of lakes around the world, close as the lake Vico, in Tuscia near Rome, and far away, like the Lake Hillier, a pink lake in Australia. There are lakes that do not seem lakes, lakes where you go to swim with jellyfish, and lakes that are called Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg.

Then there are the lakes that are located where it should be, as a series of lakes that are located in the Sahara desert, in the north-east of Chad, occupying a basin among the Tibesti Mountains, and that for this reason, the 2012, appear in the list of protected sites as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These are the Ounianga Lakes. Continue reading “Africa: Ounianga lakes in Chad”

January 24, 2015May 16, 2015

Polynesia: Tetiaroa island of Marlon Brando

The Tetiaroa island, so far known as the private island of the great Marlon Brando, it is poised to become one of the most exclusive lodges in French Polynesia. Surrounded by spectacular turquoise waters, the Tetiaroa island, about 50 km north of Tahiti.

Tetiaroa was also a sacred land for local people. On the island the Polynesians built a shrine to their gods and for a long time, at least until the arrival of Westerners, was a place of refuge for the great leaders of Tahiti.

Here now stands a new resort, The Brando, a luxury resort offering 35 accommodation options, scattered amid the unspoiled nature of the island. Continue reading “Polynesia: Tetiaroa island of Marlon Brando”

December 21, 2014March 23, 2016

Inescapable paradise; Tortola, British Virgin Islands

What’s not to love with a paradise whose people start every conversation with warm greetings? Hitchhiking is even possible with a pointy finger, welcome to the splendid tourist destination of Tortola, the capital island of the British Virgin Islands. Remember to say the appropriate greetings of the day every time you ask for directions or if you want to hop on for a free ride. As such, for the well-off travelers, just rent a charter boat to see more of the islands where you can simply anchor on one of the breathtaking islets and lagoons and do some splendid snorkeling. For those on budget, there are plenty of cheaper boat rides that can take to you to the nearby islands that are equally breathtaking.

Once you get to the mainland, safaris are the typical mode of transportation; they’re just modified pickup trucks resembling an open jeep. There are not so much to see in the mainland except some notable original wooden houses taking away about 5 seconds of your interest. Nonetheless, you will find plenty of shops with fantastic souvenir items to bring home. Don’t forget to visit the Main Street to see interesting art galleries and the Cockroach Hall standing on a huge rock. Continue reading “Inescapable paradise; Tortola, British Virgin Islands”

August 17, 2014November 4, 2014

Where is the Tresco island?

Tresco – a small green island, with no relief, but decidedly flat. crystal clear sea so that the plane can be seen the details of the shallow water, water transparencies ranging from light green to dark blue, white beaches that border around the perimeter of the island. Definitely beautiful island of Tasco; but where it is?

So, in the first instance you might think of archipelago island of the Bahams off the coasts of the United States, but why not one of the 10 most beautiful islands in the Caribbean, as well as Saint Lucia, one of those closer to the coast of South America. Of course, with all that green, it could also be one of those faraway mountain Islands in the South Pacific between South America and New Zealand.

But we are in Europe, administratively in Cornwall, the “horn” of western Britain. Geographically we are in ‘Isles of Scilly’, a handful of islands of which only 5 are inhabited, some 45 km south west from the coast. And Tasco island, the second largest in the archipelago. Continue reading “Where is the Tresco island?”

June 20, 2014July 21, 2014

The beauty of the Faroe Islands in Denmark

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.

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”

May 17, 2014July 25, 2015

Tips for traveling to Sardinia

By now there are few places to discover, or rather, places where tourism is not part of the landscape. Sardinia is one of these places and perhaps is what makes it a virgin, almost undiscovered yet. Nevertheless, it is a beautiful island and the beaches of the Costa Smeralda are heavenly, especially the coves of the Maddalena Island.

The best time to travel in this Mediterranean island is during spring and autumn, as temperatures are mild and you don’t have to support the strong heat of summer or the damp cold of winter. That’s why we advise to travel to Sardinia in these times; it is also the best way to not find crowds in the tourist attractions of Sardinia or crowds on the beaches.

Logically, if you want to enjoy its beaches advisable to plan the trip in summer, it is the hot season and when we have more desire to sunbathe and swim in the sea. Continue reading “Tips for traveling to Sardinia”

January 30, 2014June 7, 2014

The most beautiful islands, Pom Pom in Malaysia

Southeast Asia still offers world corners by the unspoilt beauty, as the Pom Pom Island in Malaysia.

So beautiful that it does not seem real, this island in Semporna archipelago in Malaysia, would be published a few photos, to describe the beauty. The feeling is to wade in the water as clear as glass to find themselves among the giant green sea turtles that come here to nest and giant starfish. Ivory-colored beach that surrounds the island, untouched and empty for most of the year. Continue reading “The most beautiful islands, Pom Pom in Malaysia”

December 30, 2013April 27, 2014

It’s spring, start visiting the Borromean islands

More and more beautiful Borromean islands, thanks to the restoration work, which continue and that are intended to make it increasingly accessible and attractive (if necessary) the Islands.

Thanks to these works, on isola Madre was reopened the Berthier Wing, the one with the wonderful art gallery and the Throne Room, and then, roofs aside, has been completely restored the exterior of the building, including frescoes, marble and thousands of square meters of ancient mortars. Continue reading “It’s spring, start visiting the Borromean islands”

December 3, 2013March 29, 2014

The future resort: floating island by Michele Puzzolante

Global warming threatens the future then, but as we know, any change can be seen from different points of view, and Michele Puzzolante, an Italian designer who works in Miami, Florida, sees it as an opportunity.

Opportunity to realize his floating Island, official name – Solar Floating Island, a futuristic and ultra modern and good-living form, halfway between a resort and a cruise ship, where you can enjoy the sea, even where there are no Islands any more, because it disappeared. As in the Maldives, for example. Continue reading “The future resort: floating island by Michele Puzzolante”