Romantic and heartbreaking, the story of Iracema guardian of Fortaleza
Despite their homonymy, the statue of Iracema doesn’t sit on Iracema beach but in Mucuripe, a beautiful stretch of white ...
Great things to do in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
From a walk on the beach during sunset to getting lost in the maze of alleys in the old town, ...
What to Do in Istanbul in 4 Days: Palaces, Spices and Bazaars
Wandering around architectural jewels and getting lost in traditional bazaars are some of the exciting things to do in Istanbul in 4 days.
Exploring Catania between chivalry and charming decay
If there was one way to describe Catania, it wouldn’t be too far from sensory overloaded. Coming from Agrigento, I ...
Jericoacoara, white dunes and sandy beaches in northeastern Brazil
In Brazil, natural wonders are literally around every corner. While visiting the northern state of Ceara, I enjoyed a tour around the ...
Rio de Janeiro’s vibrant and colorful Sunday market
When I booked my ticket to Rio de Janeiro, I had only one thing in mind (well, apart from the ...
The Beauty of Nossa Senhora de Prainha Church, Fortaleza
Wandering about beautiful Fortaleza, the capital of the Brazilian state of Ceará, I stumbled on this church that captured my ...
In Parco della Giara, where horses forgot to keep up with the evolution
After what you study in school, you would think the world has caught up with the evolution. Well, I’m here ...
Resilient to globalization? Visit Sedilo, Sardinia
I can’t remember how many times I’ve been to Sedilo, one of Sardinia’s prettiest villages. Impossible to count them, really. ...
Photo essay: Lebanon’s ancient ruins, evoking memories from past lives
There are places that make you feel tiny and huge at the same time. Lebanon is one of those. Walking ...
The Legend of wolf that made Rome possible
Many people gape at Rome’s monuments, their authenticity makes it incredibly easy to picture toga-clad muscular men busy organizing naval ...
Follow The Sardinian Wine Trail and Discover Unparalleled Beauty
There are two ways to get under the skin of a place: interact with its natives and unearth its traditions. ...
Saint Catherine of Alexandria’s Festival in Sardinia (Bulls, Horses, and Roses)
The smartest thing the Catholic religion could possibly think of has been to incorporate pagan rituals into its own ceremonies. ...
Exploring the scents and sounds of Sidon, Lebanon
It’s easy to be seduced by the Middle East. A cluster of cultures and civilizations that followed one another, this ...
Secret Sardinia, Shelter of the Knights Templar
It’s easy to be seduced by Sardinia’s irregular beauty. The island’s rugged mountains framed by sandy beaches and crystal clear ...