Marseille Once Capital Of Drugs, Today A European Capital Of Culture
Marseille’s story reads like a novel. Once best known for the 1970s French Connection drug trade, the city invested over €660 million to remake itself as European Capital of Culture 2013. The year-long program drew ~11 million visitors, birthed new museums like MuCEM, and turned its Old Port into a vast pedestrian plaza. Today Marseille is celebrated in travel articles…
Travel against depression
In a comprehensive, science-backed narrative, “Travel Against Depression” explores how purposeful travel can support mental health. It highlights research (for example, one study found vacations lowered depression risk by ~30%) and explains how novelty, nature, and exercise improve mood. Practical guidance covers choosing therapeutic destinations (sunny retreats for seasonal depression), cautious trip planning, and in-trip self-care. The guide stresses that…
Most Beautiful Places In The World Tourism Could Destroy
Wanderlust calls from all around the world in a time when millions of people are drawn to some of the most amazing locations on Earth by the appeal of immaculate scenery and cultural jewels. Still, this ravenous curiosity sometimes comes at a great cost. It is clear as we navigate the fine line between appreciation and preservation that tourism poses…
Azores – unreal archipelago of eternal spring
The Azores are an archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the mid-Atlantic, an autonomous region of Portugal often called the “Islands of Eternal Spring.” Here, modest summers reach only ~22–25 °C and winters stay above ~14 °C, thanks to the Gulf Stream. Each island is unique: São Miguel’s crater lakes and hot springs; Pico’s 2,351m volcano; Terceira’s UNESCO city of…
Madeira: Island paradise
Madeira is an award-winning Portuguese archipelago known for its lush landscapes and mild climate. In this complete guide, we detail everything from its geography and culture to practical travel tips. We cover how Madeira’s network of centuries-old irrigation channels (levadas) and the UNESCO-listed laurel forest define its scenery, highlight its globally lauded tourism record, and outline when to go, where…
Top 5 (less) popular cities on the Mediterranean
Tarifa, Ajaccio, Chania, Valletta and Split each offer the sun and sea of the Mediterranean without the crowds. At the tip of Spain, Tarifa guards the Strait of Gibraltar – from its beaches one can even see Africa on a clear day. Ajaccio, on Corsica, is Napoleon’s birthtown (Aug 15, 1769) and still shows Genoese towers and French palaces. Crete’s Chania…
Santorini: Is this the destination for you?
Santorini is legendary for its dramatic caldera and picture-postcard villages, but is it truly the right destination for you? This honest 2026 guide helps travelers decide by matching Santorini’s traits to their needs. It starts by explaining what makes Santorini unique – an active volcano, steep 300m cliffs and whitewashed Cycladic architecture – and what it isn’t (think: no sandy…
Barcelona: La Rambla – the most famous street for tourists
La Rambla is Barcelona’s historic 1.2 km tree-lined boulevard, famed for its vibrant street life and cultural landmarks. Once a riverside promenade, today it’s a bustling mosaic of flower stalls, tapas bars and monuments – from the Font de Canaletes at Plaça Catalunya to the Columbus Column by the sea. This guide travels each of La Rambla’s five named sections…
Paradise Islands Where Cars Are Banned
Five remote, car-free islands – Hydra (Greece), Holbox (Mexico), Marettimo (Italy), Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands (Turkey), and Lopud (Croatia) – offer vehicle-free tranquility. This guide explains how to reach each by ferry and the distinctive local transport (donkeys and boats in Hydra; golf carts and bikes in Holbox; hiking paths in Marettimo; electric shuttles and bikes in the Princes’ Islands; and…
The best things are free
The world’s best travel experiences often cost nothing. This guide uncovers 11 free attractions from across the globe – the Bahamas’ legendary swimming pigs, Singapore’s Supertree Grove, Rio’s iconic Ipanema Beach and more – detailing what truly costs money (boat rides, conservatory tickets) and what doesn’t. With insider tips on timing, transport, and what to expect, readers learn how to…
