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2,500 years ago, the Etruscans founded an isolated, rugged hilltop town in the Lazio region which eventually became known as Civita di Bagnoregio. Due to its remote location, the fortunes of Civita di Bagnoregio have ebbed and flowed through the centuries. In the 21 st century, the permanent population of the village has teeterd between…
When most people envision a trip to Greece, they imagine themselves floating in the blue waters of the Aegean Sea or watching the sun rise over the Acropolis in Athens. Until recently, the mountainous interior of Greece didn’t appear on many travel itineraries because it was difficult to access due to roads that were either…
After spending a few hours admiring Villajoyosa’s colorful buildings, gorgeous beaches, and relaxing yet delicious eateries, you will hardly be surprised that the English translation of Villajoyosa is “joyful town.” Located in Alicante on Spain’s Mediterranean Coast, Villajoyosa is the ideal spot to spend a day or two soaking in the sun. One of Villajoyosa’s…
Japan is a country of astonishing order and precision. Every detail is thoughtfully designed: when it’s cold outside, public restrooms are heated; at the airport, there’s a luggage compartment inside the bathroom stalls; when you’re cycling, there are no curbs on the roads; and if you can’t adjust the shower temperature, there’s a marked “comfort…
One of Italy’s greatest treasures (besides the food, sea, sun, and architecture) is the Dolomites. These mountains sit in the country’s northeast and stretch for about 150 km (93 miles). You’ll find pine forests, glaciers, alpine meadows—and incredibly clean air. The Dolomites are one of the most beloved destinations for travelers. You can go mountaineering,…
Italy is a country of countless natural and cultural wonders, but Pragser Wildsee—a jewel-toned alpine lake also known as Lago di Braies that is located in the Italian Dolomites—is undeniably one of Italy’s most resplendent sights. Surrounded by towering mountains that are often shrouded in mist, Pragser Wildsee is a staggeringly beautiful emerald lake that…
Imagine stepping off the plane into air so clear it feels like you’ve been rinsed in it. Mountains rise like quiet guardians. The wind speaks in a language of ice. And for a few precious weeks—or months—the sun either never sets or never rises. Welcome to Svalbard: a place so far north and so stripped…
Local lore states that fairies have been spotted throughout the centuries frolicking in the waterfalls of the idyllic village of Rastoke in Croatia. It’s not hard to imagine mythical creatures prancing about when you’re surrounded by Rastoke’s quaint wooden buildings and thundering waterfalls. Rastoke is literally a town of waterfalls with a hilltop settlement sprinkled…