A guest article by luxury villas expert Faye Jones (FJ) of Blue Skies Lifestyle. With more than 200 inhabited islands scattered across the Aegean and Ionian Seas, Greece offers an extraordinary range of travel experiences. From the glamour of Mykonos to the tranquillity of Antiparos, the Greek Islands offer a…
Around the world, communities have developed fascinating, ingenious, and sometimes downright bizarre ways of getting from one point to another. Some are rooted in centuries-old traditions, while others showcase remarkable innovation and creativity. From bamboo trains rattling across Cambodia’s countryside to jetpacks soaring above Dubai’s skyline, these unusual modes of…
Imagine strolling through a sunlit Lisbon alley, walls alive with intricate blue-and-white patterns telling stories of voyages and saints. These are Portugal’s beloved azulejos – the glazed ceramic tiles that adorn everything from grand cathedrals to humble tavern walls. In this travelogue, we delve into the history of azulejos (including…
Travel in 2026 will feel radically different. The new generation of travelers (especially millennials, Gen Z and digital nomads) are reshaping tourism from the inside out. They are choosing meaning over luxury, connection over crowds, and flexibility over five-star formality. From ancestry journeys and night safaris to AI trip planning…
7 March 2025 – ITB Berlin, Germany – Armenia has been honored with the Destination of the Year for Adventure Tourism award at the prestigious PATWA International Travel Awards 2025, held on 5 March 2025 during ITB Berlin, one of the world’s foremost travel trade exhibitions. This accolade underscores Armenia’s…
With a country-town atmosphere and a strong historical heritage, Colmar is not only “the most Alsatian town in Alsace”, and the wine capital of the region, but also a place for fairytale believers. Colmar enjoys a unique position between the Vosges mountains and the Rhine, relatively close to both Switzerland…
Maramureş is located in the northern part of Transylvania, Romania, and is considered one of the best culturally preserved areas of Europe. It is one of the largest depressions in the country, hidden between three mountains called Oaș – Gutâi – Țibleș, in the Oriental Carpathians. Recently, Maramures county became…
When you’re in the land of Oz, the opportunities to be part of the magic are endless. You can be skydiving one minute, then swimming with dolphins the next; it is the land of possibility in every way. But why should you try scuba diving in Australia? Apart from the…
Cochin or Kochi, in the Ernakulam district, state of Kerala, is one of the popular multicultural cities in India. The town enjoys a blend of European colonial culture, South Indian cuisine, Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi, and lovely, diverse people. This 2.1 million-inhabitants metropolis on the shores of the…
photo by Andreas Constantinou It is said that great poets have sung its praises and that its majestic shape hides the secrets of Atlantis. This post is not looking to solve any mystery, nor judge poets, but will simply give you a clue about how it feels to travel to…
