Tombs and temples in Luxor are, in my opinion, the most beautiful things to visit in Egypt. Not even the world-famous pyramids of Giza can compare with the beauty of these monuments in the south of the country and the … Continued
The life of Hatshepsut is the story of a feminist ante litteram, a queen who proclaims herself pharaoh, one of the very few female rulers of ancient Egypt. Her story fascinated me, especially since she was a woman of good … Continued
Thinking about Tenerife, the most common highlights are beautiful beaches with clean seawater and the mild climate all year around. But Canary islands can also be impressive locations for hikers and mountain lovers. Each island is unique and very different … Continued
Last-minute trips with little organization have a particular charm. Today I’ll tell you about my improvised visit to Valencia, a half a day, or better, an evening in town booked the night before! Why a last-minute trip? Is it worth … Continued
If you’re looking for an idea for your next winter holidays, the Canary Islands are for sure a good option. Choosing one of them can be tricky, but you can stay on the safe side by picking Tenerife, which has … Continued
El Hierro is the western point of Spain and the youngest of the Canary Islands (about one million years). It’s also been the smallest island of the archipelago up to 2018 when the even smaller Graciosa island has been officially … Continued
In the north-east side of Tenerife, there’s the greenest part of the island: Anaga Rural Park. This incredible area has been recognized by UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2015. The park was born with a volcanic eruption that happened about 7-9 … Continued
Garajonay National Park occupies the central-north side of La Gomera, one of the smallest of the Canary Islands. Very much loved by Germans and hippies, this island is known for its wild rustic style and peaceful forests. Garajonay National Park … Continued
A beguinage (from the French béguinage) is an architectural complex which was housing beguines. They were mainly built in Flanders and the Netherlands, but there are few in North-East France and North-West Germany. History and structure of the beguinages Entering … Continued
Updated on 03/9/2022 For unknown reasons, my family has always been in love with Oropa: a small town in the mountains above Biella, famous for the homonym Sanctuary.Almost every year my grandmother would spend at least a day visit at … Continued
(Latest update: 17/1/2023) Tourism off the beaten path has been very fashionable in the last few years. Alternative locations, untouched nature, no crowd nor queues, discovery of the real local life are becoming more and more attractive activities.I haven’t done … Continued
Mozambique is not a country as popular as other more touristic African destinations. It doesn’t really have the same huge safari areas Tanzania has, nor the sandy white beaches of Kenya, for instance; even though you can actually find both … Continued
“400km can’t possibly be considered a road trip!”, will think those that have never been in Africa….. I was in the north of Mozambique, visiting my amazing friend A. who was donating few months of her life to a (private … Continued