Visiting Taormina to travel back in time

Taormina is one of the most famous Italian scities. Located in Sicily, the place inspired not writers of the caliber of Goethe, Maupassant and Wilde, but also stylists such as Dior, and pf course a long list of kings, and princesses who wanted to spent at least one holiday there.

It is not hard at all imaging why: the city has fashionable beaches, dating back the Hellenic period. The Greek presence can be seen in the well-known theater which is composed by two impressive Corinthian columns. In
the same area there are the rests of a Greek temple, which was one of the most important ones back in that time. There is also the so-called Antiquarium, a small museum where there are treasures of the ancient city.

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The University area in Leuven, Belgium

The most important tourist attraction is undoubtedly the Great Beguinage (13th century), nowadays a student residential area, after the purchase, in 1962, and the restoration by the University. Only the name of this specific religious order has survived, since the last beguine died in 1988.

However, the University Parish attends to the religious services on behalf of the university community in John the Baptist’s Church built during the 14th and the 15th century.

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Enjoy an amazing adventure in the Maya Word: visit Petén

Petén, the most important region od the Maya world, has as unique historical value for its archeological wealth, its wildlife and biosphere. 

Here legends are born of one of the most amazing cultures in the world. Its fascinating archaeological sites are surrounded by the forest, including the Tikal National Park, which was declared a Natural and Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 1979.

There are also Yaxhá, Ceibal, Aguateca, San Bartolo and El Mirador, where the largest pyramid of the Mayan world is located. These places are the setting where the Maya civilization develpoed.

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Shopping in Tuscany

Shopping in  TuscanyIf you think that Tuscany is famous only for culture, landscapes or food, you are definely wrong. In this beautiful country, if you like fashion, there are lots of interesting places where you should go for a visit.

In the northern part of the country, just half hour away from Florence there is Barberino, a small town with a huge and well known Fashion Outlet. Many famous brands have a shop there, and you can save up to 50% from the retailer price. You can reach Barberino by train or car, but we strongly suggest you to follow the second option. Expecially if you are planning to go for a shopping day.

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Visit the Cinque Terre in Liguria italy

Cinque Terre, are found in Liguria and consist of five fishing villages, Riomaggiore, Manarola, Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, and extending from Punta a Punta Cavo di Montenero Moresco.

All these villages are of extraordinary beauty and each bay is worth visiting especially Monterosso overlooking a sea of glass with an extended beach known for its treatment of rheumatism and called the Pearl of Vernazza Cinque Terre, has the structure of an ancient village Where is the medieval castle with cylindrical Tower.

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