Feel the peace that is breathed in the temple of Borobudur a few seconds before the sun appears from behind the volcanoes of Java. The light that tinges the bells and stone Buddhas pink seems capable of giving them life for moments. Silence, expectation, beauty. Are you going to miss it? How to...
A Tour of Sicily: What to See Around Trapani in 7 Days
Are you flying to Trapani and still not sure how to plan your trip to Sicily? Here’s a 7-day itinerary to help you relax and enjoy this corner of Italy. 7-Day Road Trip Through Western Sicily Day 1 – Arrival We’re off to a great start… Problems with the rental car. How naive of me! I had booked…
Hiking in Sicily: Circling Mount Cofano
Did you know there’s a trail with ocean views that circles the imposing Mount Cofano? It’s one of Sicily’s hidden gems. You can’t miss its silhouette if you visit the western part of this Italian island, but very few people make their way to its base. We felt a…
Discover the temple of Segesta and a Greek theater overlooking the sea in Sicily
The unfinished temple at Segesta is one of those must-see spots you shouldn’t miss if you’re traveling through northwestern Sicily. Why? Keep reading and keep your eyes peeled. You’ll see why in just a few seconds. 😉 Segesta Archaeological Park Founded by the Elymians, just like Erice, Segesta became…
Sleep in a Canarian cave house with views of the Sao ravine.
Visiting Gran Canaria? Change the beach hotel for a Canarian cave house in the countryside and discover the most authentic side of the island. Why stay in a cave house in Gran Canaria There are 3 reasons why you should sleep at least one night in a cave house if you are...
Explore Catalonia on foot: circular hiking route Rupit - Salt del Sallent
From a fairytale village to the foot of a 115 meters high waterfall, are you coming trekking to Barcelona? The hiking route Rupit - Salt del Sallent is one of those routes that you can adapt to all audiences and tastes: From families with small children to mountaineers with...
Discover Erice: a medieval village perched high in the Sicilian hills
Imagine a medieval Italian village overlooking (almost) all of Sicily from the top of a mountain. In Erice, that’s just the beginning… Every stone, every corner of its narrow streets, every balcony with a view is steeped in stories of battles, sacred goddesses, and warriors on horseback on three sides (it’s shaped like a triangle). 😉 If you’re visiting…
Meditate with Buddhist monks at the Mendut temple
Do you want to have the Mendut temple and its 3-meter Buddha all to yourself? Live a unique spiritual experience in this Buddhist monastery in Indonesia. What if I told you that you can meditate in absolute solitude inside Candi Mendut by candlelight, surrounded by flowers and offerings, and visit a real monastery...
Discover a Hindu temple among rice plantations in Indonesia: Selogriyo.
Do you want to live a different experience in Indonesia? Stroll among rice plantations and visit the sacred Hindu temple hidden in the terraces of Java. Hundreds of crops in a rice field down the slope of a volcano. A Hindu temple hidden among the vegetation that dominates the views from the heights. 2 local guides...
Bike Tour of Favignana Island
Discover the most beautiful coves of Favignana, the largest of the Egadi Islands, on this easy bike ride suitable for the whole family. Imagine yourself wearing comfortable, lightweight clothes. A salty breeze ruffles your hair and cools your face. You hop on a bike and start pedaling without…