There is only 3 km between the isle of Sicily and the mainland Italy but Sicily is nowhere near to the rest of the country. There are no well-maintained tourist attractions, no pristine streets here. Instead there is an exquisite cuisine, scorching sun, lively and chaotic street markets and people distinctly more relaxed than in any other part of Italy. There is something a bit raw, at times murky but so real and seductively beautiful that the only option you are given to is to succumb to its charms.
Of all of the walls built so far in the human history this is probably the Greatest. It is said that Great Wall of China can be even visible from the space. Do not read the next sentence. It might completely shatter your illusion and perception of the world. The Great Wall of China is NOT visible from the space.
It is said that Greenland got its name from Erick the Red – who was exiled from Iceland as a punishment for the committed murders. He searched for a land where he could settle and he found it. He called it “Greenland” and painted as a wonderful lush place in the hope that it would attract some more settlers.
Fresh grilled fish, a bottle of frosty San Miguel, the juicy sweetness of mangoes and pineapples, stunning gold beaches, virgin islands, limestone cliffs and happy to go lucky Filipinos. There is an island here (precisely 7641 islands to choose between) that suits everyone’s taste and there is something here everyone would love.
Chamonix is one of the most alluring places for mountaineers, skiers, snowboarders in the world. The dramatic mountains entice more and more to ride the steep faces, or simply get to the top and feel the liberating void. It is simply a winter wonderland but even outside of the snowy season you will find here plenty of activities/sights that can fill your itinerary with excitment and awe.
Strolling through St. Mark’s Square in a chilly February morning, is like stepping back in a time and suddenly becoming a spectator in the fairy tale open theatre show of multiple acts, constantly changing scenes, actors, actresses, with just a tiny difference - there is no screenplay, no director, only brilliant improvisation.
Walking into the magnificent 17th century baroque Palazzo Barbagio Minotto through the Louis XIV style doors, decorated with vine leaf shape bronze handles and stepping onto the flooring inlaid with dive and other finest wood is like diving into the past. The dim candle light enhances the exquisite indoor and all the carefully selected furnishings.
The wonderful selection of costumes inspired by the 18th century style, worn by the main characters appearing and vanishing at every act, complement the setting. The is a home to the Musica a Palazzo, one of the most fascinating places in Venice, offering a completely new way of experiencing the opera.
Every act of the opera is set in a different hall of the palace and the audience (approx. 50 people). The boundaries between singers, the instrumentalists and the audience are completely blurred, pulling them into the act and letting them feel the power and passion of the drama from within.
The origins of Italy’s iconic dessert started in the kitchens in historical gorgeous town of Treviso, located northwest of Venice. Tiramisu means literally “pick me up”/”pull me up”. It is said that the famous cake or cup layered with mascarpone, sponge cake, savoiardi (also known as ladyfingers) drizzled with espresso and dusted with cocoa powder was actually used as natural viagra and served in the past to reinvigorate exhausted clients inside brothels of Treviso. How much truth is in it?
We cannot argue with one. This famous little shop in Venice makes the most delicious tiramisu in town. Indulge yourself an try pistachio or classic coffee flavour.
