Beneath Yazd tallest wind catcher in beautiful Dolat Abad Garden
The charming city of Yazd is famous for its typical desert architecture, and among the most distinguished features are by all ...
Catching the wind in Yazd desert city, where the Zoroastrian fire still burns
Sand and blue pastel hues, a clutter of low-rising sandstone buildings that during the dry summer give some break from ...
Romance in Shiraz with the blessing of Hafez and Saadi
“My beloved is brighter than the sun,Put in the heavens, my only one.Placed the hearts upon the earthTo watch the ...
Colors of Persia, culture of Iran
Any trip to Iran is made more pleasant by the many aspects of the local culture, from its food to ...
Outdoor activities in Finland, the best way to spend your Finland holidays
It might come as a surprise, especially because we are talking about a country of the deep North where winter ...
Rural Finland, images from traditional village Vuolenkoski
Between an outdoor adventure and the other, alternated with the very much sought after sauna evenings, during my recent trip ...
Finnish sauna, the charm of an ancient Scandinavian tradition
The leitmotif of my recent trip to Finland, between a kayaking session and a hiking adventure, has always been one ...
Hiking around Sammalisto Lake and experiencing Finland’s woodland
After our adventure around Päijänne Lake, we headed to the highly densely forested area blessed by Sammalisto and Lapakisto Lakes lapping its shores, ...
First time kayaking? In Finland’s second largest lake!
As anticipated in my previous post, I just got back from a great 4-day trip to Finland where I had the ...
Nature and fairy tales, dreaming of Finland
While I’ve always spent my school holidays on the beach (clear legacy of my Sardinian origins), recently I’ve been finding myself ...
Stepping back in medieval Europe between Brasov and Rasnov
After enjoying the beauty of, and soaking in, the clean nature of the Prahova Valley, the following stop of our ...
Peles Castle, eerie beauty and luxury in Sinaia
As promised in my previous post about my stay in the Prahova county, here I’m publishing a photo essay of beautiful Peles ...
Prahova county: soaking in Romania’s nature, royalty and spirituality
Picture yourself wandering around half-empty roads framed by slightly gothic houses with medieval features somehow resembling gnomes’ residences. Here a car ...
Colors and tradition, a photo journey around Dimitrie Ghica Park in Sinaia
After devoting a post to Sinaia’s pretty architecture, I thought it was only fair to show you also its green part, ...
Delicacies from a traditional Sardinian meal
Now in July, just for a little summer break from Rome’s hustle and bustle, I came up with the bright idea ...