Iceland is the land of geothermal pools and boreal lights, volcanoes and glaciers. It’s the land of dramatic lava fields that make you think you’re in another world, and green fields where Icelandic horses, cows and sheep graze freely. It is the land of the most beautiful and impressive waterfalls. It is one of the …
How to get to Iceland? The Icelandic authorities have lifted all restrictions previously imposed in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, both domestically and at the border, whether people are vaccinated or not. For further information, please see: https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/travel-to-and-within-iceland and https://island.is/en/p/entry. A PCR test is no longer required for boarding aircraft and there is no …
Reykjavík could very well be the smallest big city in the world. As the northernmost capital city in the world, Reykjavík is a vibrant, colorful city with an interesting history and quaint streets. Founded in the 9th century, Reykjavik, which in Icelandic means ‘Smokey Bay‘, is thought to be the site of Iceland’s first permanent …
Situated on the right bank of the Douro River and a short distance from the Atlantic Ocean, Porto or Oporto, is famous mainly for its namesake wine produced in the region, but also for its historic center which has contributed to the city’s inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage since 1996. With a tumultuous history …
Today we will travel to one of the oldest human settlements on the Spanish coast of the Mediterranean Sea, namely Alicante. Founded by the Greeks, Alicante is a picturesque city that perfectly combines the atmosphere of the beach and relaxation with historical and architectural attractions. Thanks to the Mediterranean climate, Alicante is a destination that …
Should we travel or not during the pandemic? That was the big question. After many months in which we stayed at home and respected all the rules of social distancing, we decided to take the risk and go on a beautiful trip to France. We armed ourselves with many masks and disinfectant gels and set …
Certainly, when you say Malta, you think of the famous Knights Hospitaller, or the Order of St. John, due to their famous symbol, the Maltese Cross, which is a white cross in eight corners, worn on a black cloak. This wonderful archipelago in the middle of the Mediterranean of 6 islands is full of history, …
If you could choose any place in this world, where would you like to live? For me, Switzerland is the exception to the rule. In the sense that, although it doesn’t border seas or oceans (so dear to me) it is easily at the top of the countries where I would like to live. The …