If the Earth is a single state, Istanbul would be its capital.”Napoleon Bonaparte General InfoImagine a city where people commute between continents, where a cathedral, mosque, and basilica stand in the same square. This is Istanbul, a city that will never leave you bored. After endless walks, your feet may be tired, but your soul […]
“We were all born to die once; honor and shame will live forever.”Petar II Petrovic Njegos General Info As soon as you pass the gate of the Old Town, its turbulent history will unfold in front of your eyes.Legend says that Alkima, a fairy, advised the Serbian king, Stefan Dusan, not to build his town
“Behind the present serenity of the Cyclades lies a turbulent past. They have been repeatedly ravaged by man and destroyed by nature. Drought, war, pirate raids, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions are calamities these islands have suffered during their several-thousand-year history. Santorini isundoubtedly the most exotic, the most spectacular, the most beautiful, and the most tragic
Although known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere and vivid nightlife, Mykonos has much more to offer. Beautiful beaches, charming villages, great food, and top archeological sites are some reasons youshould put this island on your bucket list. According to Greek Mythology, this was the place where Apollon and Artemis were born (more precisely, it was the
“I wonder if Socrates and Plato took a house on Crete during the summer.”Woody Allan Even if those two philosophers didn’t spend their summers in Crete, you should certainly do. The most prominent Greek island and the birthplace of the father of all gods, Zeus, was the place of love affairs, incest, child sacrifice, fights,
PENINSULA VALDES – ARGENTINA The Land Of The Bigfoot Protected by UNESCO, the stingray-shaped peninsula offers an excellent opportunity to meet and greet most Patagonian wildlife. Once you are at Istmo Ameghino, the starting point of the reserve, go ahead and stop by the information center that provides valuable information about Peninsula Valdes’s wildlife. Take
For centuries, Cape Horn has been on the bucket list of many explorers, navigators, and those who dared dream big. Sailing around the Horn was a high-risk project, a daring feat that only the bravest attempted, with no insurance coverage to fall back on.Spiky rocks popped out of the sea, and strong winds tested the
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It is a place of mystery, myths, and floating islands. Lake Titicaca sleeps at 12,507ft.The legend says that it was from these waters that God Viracocha rose and created the world. Then, he traveled across the Inca Empire as a mystic until finally departing to the ocean towards the setting Sun.Here, people live a simple
