Is there anything as evocative as a castle perched atop a hill? Imposing and graceful, Himeji Castle is likely the most famous castle in Japan and it’s easy to understand why. White walls and dark roofs, perfect proportions, the harmony between function – a military fortress – and aesthetic. Himeji Castle strikes the imagination and …
The Fairytale Trulli of Alberobello. So Neat to seem Unreal
I remember dreaming of seeing one day the trulli of Alberobello since I was a child. With their whitewashed external walls and the typical conic shape of their roofs, they looked to me like coming out directly from a fairytale. When I grew up, I somehow forgot about the trulli until I found out that …
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How to Plan a Unique Road Trip in Corsica
Read about my 7-days Corsica Road Trip itinerary. Discover the “Ile de Beauté”, its dreamy beaches, crystal clear water, jagged mountains, and charming towns.
The Magnificent Ravenna Mosaics of S. Apollinare Nuovo
As I stood in front of the Ravenna mosaics, I thought that art sometimes looks close to a miracle… That’s how I felt when I visited Ravenna – one of the most beautiful cities in the Emilia-Romagna region – and admired the magnificent mosaics of S. Apollinare Nuovo, actually only one of the eight religious buildings inscribed …
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Avignon ‘Palais des Papes’, Masterpiece of Gothic Architecture
The magic of the ‘Palais des Papes’ is in its magnificence and the emotions it inspires. Magnificent and austere, the ‘Palais des Papes’ (or the Papal Palace) in Avignon is one of the most breathtaking masterpieces of Gothic architecture, and an example of the role and power of the Catholic Church in the late Middle …
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Jungfraujoch Tour: A Day Trip to Switzerland White Wonderland
If you’re looking for scenic train rides in Switzerland and jaw-dropping views of the glaciers, you must add the Jungfraujoch tour to your itinerary. Jungfraujoch Top of Europe is the highest train station in Europe, and it overlooks the Aletsch glacier, the longest in the Alps. You’ll be rewarded with one of the most breathtaking …
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Potsdam Sanssouci Park: A Photo Tour
A trip to Berlin wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Potsdam and the magnificent palaces within Sanssouci Park, witnessing the power of the Prussian Kingdom. Sannsouci and Potsdam Parks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990 Sanssouci Castle, commissioned by Friedrich the Great in 1744, is certainly the most famous palace. Friedrich II wanted a …