A city of contrasts, a city of cultural encounters, and the symbolic point where Europe and Asia shake hands, Istanbul offers a fascinating chance to delve into the secrets of not one, but three cultures: ancient Byzantium, Constantinople, and modern-day Turkey. There are fabulous things to see in Istanbul in one day; and here are the top 10: 1) With the...
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Positano, The Land Where Sirens Come to Life
Set at the heart of the Amalfi coastline and surrounded by pastel-coloured balconies that lean towards the sea, Positano is the perfect destination for Valentine’s Day. Legend has it that Ulysses, on his way back from the Troyan war, came across certain tiny islands where the Sirens lived, those mythical creatures half-women, half-bird who lured...
Edinburgh in 9 Stops: An Online Guided Tour
Visiting Edinburgh means embarking on a voyage through fascinating mystery tales, dwelled by kings, princesses and pirates, and haunted by the spirits that the city brings to life. Take an online tour through the most captivating spots of Scotland’s Capital. First stop: Castle Rock. The tour begins in Castle Rock, a magnificent fortress built at the...
Top 7 Places to See in Bonn
It was the capital of Western Germany during the Cold War, but Germans used to call it the ‘Hauptdorf’ (capital village) since it never lost its little town flair. Fatherland to Beethoven and host of the UN campus, Bonn is a lively student city where the cozy, the picturesque, and the cosmopolitan somehow match perfectly....
Plunge Into Cologne’s Contradictions: 5 Things You Should Not Miss
Dark and daring, gloomy but vibrant. Cologne is a center of contradictions that render the city one of the most fascinating spots in Germany. It houses both the biggest catholic church and the largest gay community in the country. Discover the city’s best kept secrets, as you walk among the scent of Cologne’s unique fragrance....