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Peace and silence between hermitages and abbeys

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 Peace and silence between hermitages and abbeys in the Abruzzo region, Italy. The concrete and visible signs of a profound religiosity, extraordinary architecture in breathtaking landscapes. The hermitages are among the most peculiar elements of its culture and of the territory of this splendid Italian region. There are about a hundred of them, all characterized by a mystical atmosphere, which dots the mountains and suddenly blossom in the visitor's eyes with images of perfect ascetic serenity. 6 of the most beautiful hermitages and abbeys in the Abruzzo Region The solemn landscapes of the Apennines for millennia have pushed the man to get closer to the mysteries of faith. The caves, places of pagan rites, saw the rise of Christian hermitages and churches scattered everywhere in the early Middle Ages. And also abbeys, testimonies of profound religiosity. Saint Bartholomew A marvel of art and nature is the Hermitage of Saint Bartolomeo in Legio , in the Roccamorice area. Camouflage...

Discovering 10 unusual trendy places in the world

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Discovering unusual trendy places like Kaliningrad or La Paz. We are all dreaming of the ideal destinations for the next trips, as soon as possible. There are obviously the essential ones like Paris, London, the South Seas, the Caribbean. But there are places that for their originality, their little known but sometimes amazing beauty are turning into trendy destinations. In particular, there are some tourist destinations that have recently begun to attract the attention of travelers, as reported by Tripadvisor. Kaliningrad, Russia A tiny offshoot of Russia between Lithuania and Poland on the Baltic Sea, Kaliningrad was founded by the Teutonic Knights in the 13th century and then took the name of Königsberg , which it kept until after World War II. The city took on a new name, was repopulated by Russians, and incorporated into the Soviet Union. It is still famous today for the production of amber, with the largest amber mine in the world present along the coast. The 14th-century Königsb...

A journey through the wonders of Quebec

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 A journey through the wonders of Quebec, the largest province in Canada. Today's journey leads us to discover the spectacular Canadian nature, entering Quebec where wonders follow one another. Sacacomie Lake and its dense forest of hardwood trees are a significant example of Canadian nature. The colorful Mauricie region stretches over 40,000 square kilometers on both sides of the St. Lawrence River to the heart of the boreal forest. Region of Mauricie indescribable beauty Here opens a scenario of indescribable beauty, during the foliage the landscape of Quebec becomes full of colors that attract the most romantic travelers, unable to resist the call of the warm and bright shades that dye the foliage of the trees. The leaves of the maples, due to the change in weather between freezing nights and spring afternoons, turn roaring red, coloring the huge expanse of the Canadian protagonists, the trees. Immersing yourself in nature through a horseback ride or navigating the waters of Lak...

Mauritius the paradise of the Indian Ocean

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Mauritius the paradise of the Indian Ocean, has launched a new long-stay visa to meet the growing demand of international visitors who wish to move to the Covid-protected island for work, tourism, or retirement. The new Premium visa is valid for one year, with the possibility of renewal, and can be requested by those who want to move while continuing to work remotely, have a long-term second home on the island or spend their pension here. Living in Mauritius These new visas proposed by the government of the Republic of Mauritius arise in response to the strong international request to be able to move to this country in the Indian Ocean. Thanks to Mauritius' excellent handling of the global pandemic and the implementation of one of the most stringent national arrival test provisions in the world. The country is now perceived as a perfect long-term relocation destination. As it provides a Covid protected environment along with economic, political, and legal stability. The collective ...

Guatemala between lakes and volcanoes

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 Guatemala between lakes and volcanoes and the Mayan remains. Imposing remains of the extraordinary metropolis of antiquity, breathtaking landscapes and unspoiled nature. Guatemala is a country rich in natural and cultural wonders, with little known but truly breathtaking landscapes. A country full of contradictions, but also very rich in a spontaneous and almost contagious joie de vivre, which involves any tourist. Guatemala borders Mexico to the north and Belize to the south, Honduras and El Salvador, it faces the Pacific Ocean but has a remarkable and enchanting outlet to the Caribbean Sea. It has nearly 13 million inhabitants, most of them crowded into the capital, Guatemala City. Maya an extraordinary civilization One of the extraordinary features of Guatemala are the traces of the ancient Maya civilization: at the time when Rome was a republic that was establishing itself in Italy and in the Mediterranean, the city of Maya el Mirador had over one hundred thousand inhabitants:...