Hidden on the peaceful Aventine Hill in Rome lies one of the city’s most curious and popular attractions: a simple keyhole. But what lies beyond this ordinary keyhole is what makes it so extraordinary. The keyhole is part of the Villa of the Priory of Malta, one of the two institutional headquarters of the Sovereign […]
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We travel, some of us forever, to seek other places, other lives, other souls. (Anais Nin)
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The Vatican Pharmacy is the most visited in the world, with over two thousand customers a day
Can a pharmacy be a tourist attraction? There is one that ranks first in the world in visits and has the particularity of being the only one in its country. It is, of course, the Vatican Pharmacy, which employs more than fifty staff members because they must attend to over two thousand customers daily and […]
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The Extraordinary Sweden Solar System That Spans the Entire Country
The Sweden Solar System is the largest scale model of the Solar System in existence, and it spans the entire Swedish territory. It was created by astronomers Nils Brenning and Gösta Gahm to help visualize and understand the immense scale of our planetary system. The scale of the Sweden Solar System is 1:20 million. This […]
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The Spectacular Abel Tasman Coast Track in New Zealand
In the northwestern corner of New Zealand’s South Island, the Abel Tasman Coast Track unfolds as a trail of exceptional beauty. Spanning approximately 60 kilometers, this coastal journey traverses Abel Tasman National Park, revealing golden beaches, turquoise waters, and lush vegetation that create a paradise for hikers and nature lovers. The Abel Tasman Coast Track […]
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The Enigmatic Origin of the Wild Horses of the Namib Desert, the Most Isolated in the World
Among Africa’s characteristic and diverse fauna, the genus Equus—which includes zebras, donkeys, and horses—stands out for its rarity. However, the latter is not truly native, at least not in sub-Saharan Africa; it was introduced by humans at different times depending on the location. In Ethiopia, where half of the continent’s equine population is concentrated, there […]
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The Impressive Urban Cable Car Network of La Paz, Bolivia, is the Largest in the World
One of the things to check when traveling by plane on your own is how to get from the airport to the city center once you have landed and disembarked. Subway, train, bus, taxi, shuttle, and other private transportation options are usually common, at least at major terminals. However, few can boast what El Alto […]
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The Curious Obligations of Tourists in the Former German Democratic Republic
Crossing the inner border between the two Germanys was not impossible during the Cold War. In fact, the border was never completely “sealed” in the manner of what exists between the two Koreas. Of course, at least until the late 1970s, it was easier for a Western tourist to cross into East Germany than for […]
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Ngerulmud, the Only Capital in the World Without Inhabitants
In these times of debate about tourism saturation, we propose an idea for lovers of extravagant experiences. The Republic of Palau is an island country in Oceania, made up of nearly three and a half hundred volcanic and coral islands located in the Philippine Sea. Together with the Federated States of Micronesia, it forms part […]
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Herzgruft, the Crypt in Vienna Where the Hearts of the Habsburgs Are Preserved
Saying that the heart of the Habsburgs is in Vienna may sound like a poetic expression to embellish a historical fact, but it can be taken literally if one visits the Church of the Augustinians, part of the Hofburg Imperial Palace. There, in a small chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Loreto, the Loretokapelle, lies […]
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The Pyramids of Euseigne: A Unique Geological Phenomenon in the Swiss Alps
The Pyramids of Euseigne, located in the Hérens Valley, are a unique geological phenomenon and one of the main natural attractions in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. These formations, rising majestically between 10 and 15 meters in height, are the result of glacial and erosion processes dating back to the last ice age, between 80,000 […]
