A melting pot of culture and history, Istanbul is the city that unites the European and Asian continents. With its vibrant culture, rich traditions and magnificent architecture, it has become an attractive travel destination for those seeking to explore a world that unites the ancient and the modern in an extraordinary way. In this blogContinue reading “ISTANBUL – A MELTING-POT OF CULTURE AND HISTORY”
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WELCOME TO AYUTTHAYA
Visit with me a world in which time has stopped, and the echoes of a glorious past resound in the present. Welcome to Ayutthaya, located approximately 80km from the Thai capital, Bangkok. A treasure trove of historical wonders that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage, and that is waiting for you to discover itContinue reading “WELCOME TO AYUTTHAYA”
ETERNAL CITY: ROME. PART I
According to an ancient legend, the eternal city of Rome, Italy was founded on April 21, 753 BC., by twin brothers Romulus and Remus, sons of Rhea Silvia, who was a descendant of Aeneas, a Trojan hero. Aeneas was aided by his mother, the goddess Venus, in his flight from Troy to the Lazio regionContinue reading “ETERNAL CITY: ROME. PART I”
TAIPEI: THE TAIWANESE CAPITAL OF CHINESE-JAPANESE INFLUENCES
Taiwan, located in Southeast Asia, was historically known as the Island of Formosa. It is a sovereign country, even though its sovereignty is limited and is not recognized internationally. This unique condition is due to the fact that after World War II, in 1949, the government of the ROC took refuge in Taiwan, due toContinue reading “TAIPEI: THE TAIWANESE CAPITAL OF CHINESE-JAPANESE INFLUENCES”
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”
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