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Town squares are unique places. Both in big cities and in small villages, they are the central point of any town. They are places where you meet, where you have fun, where you spend time. In short, they are…
There are few places that impress well-travelled people. The new has already been told, the unique looks like something else. However, Cabo Polonio, in Uruguay, does surprise: Cabo Polonio is different. The following picture speaks for itself: a tiny…
If you hear about Billund, you probably wouldn’t be able to place it in a map. But if we talk about LEGOLAND® park in Denmark, it may ring a bell. Whether you’re into travelling or into roller-coasters, you should…
Switzerland is the type of country that, despite being surrounded by many cultures, has managed to maintain its own identity and become one of the most popular destinations in Europe. If you are one of the fortunate travellers visiting…
Asia is a continent that encapsulates numerous architectural wonders both in its most mainstream and underground destinations. And as an example, here is this post, with some of the most amazing temples in Asia. 1. Borobudur (Java, Indonesia) In…
One of the elements that we pay special attention to when picking out a destination is the budget and the standard of living of the country in question. We cannot ignore the fact that, economically speaking, it is not…
They say dreams are to be fulfilled. There might not be any other statement as spot on as this one; even more so, if applied to travelling. How many times have you gone through that endless bucket list with…
If there is a place in Italy where time seems to stop, that is, hands down, Tuscany. Who hasn’t thought about retiring here for a few weeks or even months under the shelter of the green hills dotting the…
There are some countries that all of us, or at least most of us, think about when daydreaming about travelling. However, often times, because they are such stereotypical destinations, we forget about their relevance or interest beyond what makes…
A few weeks ago we were wandering through the green and cheerful land of Hobbiton (The Shire) and its antithesis, the dark and gloomy Mordor, so in this article we’ll discover other iconic locations of the Middle Earth in…
This Christmas the third instalment of Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit closes the series started by The Fellowship of the Ring –first film of the Lord of the Rings trilogy– back in 2001. This is a nostalgic moment for all…
Halong Bay is the quintessential destination in Vietnam. Yes, there is a lot to do in the Vietnamese country, such as getting lost in the urban chaos of Hanoi, soak in its culture and walk around the beautiful hiking…
Before taking a trip to Norway it is crucial to have things well organised and prepared. The fact that you want to travel on your own does not mean that you have to pick up your backpack and immerse…
Very few regions in the world have an origin so varied and complex as the Caribbean, whose contribution to universal culture and history is enormous compared to its size. One of the territories involved in the disputes between the…
It is widely known that Morocco is a completely different country compared to ours, in terms of culture, customs or weather, despite being that close to Europe. If you live in the south of Europe, you have a lot…
When we talk about travelling to the United States we tend to exaggerate the value of certain cities, starting with the overexcitement that New York provokes, leading to an underestimation of cities that are not so salient, such as…
Why are we always on the lookout for the same holiday deals? When you ask around where people would like to spend their summer, most of them end up saying the same the thing: beach, beach, beach. But, what…