I’VE ALWAYS LIKED THE DESERT: SAHARA

It is difficult to explain in words the sensations that invade the soul when sitting on a desert dune and being surrounded by the infinity of sandy landscapes. Perhaps the phrase of Antoine de Saint-Exupery: “I have always liked the desert. You sit on a sand dune in the desert, you don’t see anything, andContinue reading “I’VE ALWAYS LIKED THE DESERT: SAHARA”

ARCHAEOLOGICAL & ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE OF ANTEQUERA

Antequera is an urban gem with extensive archaeological and architectural heritage, located north from Malaga, a touristic Mediterranean city. It is an ancient city, inhabited for more than 6000 years, whose name during Roman Empire was known as Anticaria and in medieval times, during Muslim rule, as Antiquaria. In addition to its great artistic heritage,Continue reading “ARCHAEOLOGICAL & ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE OF ANTEQUERA”

GILI ISLANDS: SMALL PARADISE IN INDONESIA

The exotic Indonesia is made up of numerous islands, although surely the best known worldwide is Bali, about which I talk to you in my previous article. However, I would like to tell you a little about my wonderful experience in the Gili Islands, which happen to be very small in size, allowing you toContinue reading “GILI ISLANDS: SMALL PARADISE IN INDONESIA”

THE CITY OF THE GODDESS ATHENA: ATHENIAN ACROPOLIS

Whenever I have the possibility I try to do road trips. It is an ideal way to travel on your own, stopping in the places that catch your attention, either because of their rich history or because of their beautiful landscapes. So, it was in the case of Athens, the Greek capital, it was aContinue reading “THE CITY OF THE GODDESS ATHENA: ATHENIAN ACROPOLIS”

MEDIEVAL ROUTE THROUGH NORTHEAST SPAIN: TUDELA & TARAZONA

Spain is a country of varied landscapes and traditions that make it an idyllic place to explore and acquire historical knowledge. In this article I would like to tell you the story about two towns, located in the northeast Spain, which have had some importance during the Middle Ages. These are Tudela & Tarazona, bothContinue reading “MEDIEVAL ROUTE THROUGH NORTHEAST SPAIN: TUDELA & TARAZONA”