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The Convents Route is an extraordinary, off-the-beaten-path, itinerary that crosses the central-western part of Yucatan, passing through some of the most magnificent colonial convents and various Mayan villages. It is also intertwined with the Ruta Puuc, where you can explore Mayan archaeological sites and some beautiful  cenotes . Most of these churches were built by the Franciscans who reached this part of the world in 1524, to evangelize the local population. This is the perfect route for those who want to immerse themselves in the life and traditions of less touristy Mexico and learn about the history of the Yucatan . TICUM Ticum church Not much information can be found about the Ticum church, but it was the first one we came across while driving from the Caribbean coast to Uxmal, and we loved it. It has the typical charm of the abandoned places where nature has gradually integrated with architecture. Ticum church TEKAX The parish of San Juan Bautista, located in the center of...

About twenty kilometers from Brive-la-Gaillarde , on the border between Limousin and Quercy, Collonges-la-Rouge offers an original and unusual spectacle, both for the splendor of its buildings in purple sandstone, against the contrasting green of the valley and for the wealth of its heritage. Collonges-la-Rouge Mornings are probably the best time to visit it; sitting for a moment on the terrace of a café, listening to the village gradually awakening and admiring the sunlight that magnifies this architectural gem. Collonges-la-Rouge The village has very ancient origins. Indeed, the monks of the Charroux abbey in Poitou founded a priory here in the 8th century following a donation from Count Roger de Limoges. The priory was integrated by the Viscount de Turenne in 844 that attracted, under his protection, a population of peasants, artisans and traders. Around its buildings, protected by a fence, the community thrived on pilgrims, heading to Compostela via Rocamadour, as a source of incom...

WARNING! This is quite a long post.  My list of movies to watch before visiting Rome should have been a Top 5, but then I kept adding and adding, and finally I could not make a choice! So here it is my personal selection of... 10 MOVIES TO WATCH BEFORE VISITING ROME ROMAN HOLIDAY 1953 This is one of my favourite movies of all times. Maybe because I love Audrey Hepburn, or just because this movie, filmed in 1953, is a sequence of splendid images of Rome as it was almost 70 years ago: beautiful, elegant and much less chaotic than it is now! But also because this is a great classic romance and the legendary tour in Vespa in central Rome is epic! Here the city offers its most wonderful locations: Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Venezia, the Lungotevere, the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Imperial Forums and, again, Via delle Quattro Fontane, Largo Argentina and the Vittoriano.  UN AMERICANO A ROMA 1954 Can a Roman be so fascinated by American culture that he wants to give up his own...

Friuli Venezia Giulia is a region that brings together very different populations and cultures that go far beyond the traditional dichotomy between Trieste and Udine .  This border region, still far from the flows of mass tourism offers nonetheless an infinite number of good reasons to be visited. From cities of art to nature, from typical gastronomic products to wine tourism, Friuli Venezia Giulia is the ideal place to practice slow and respectful tourism. Here is our suggested  14-days itinerary that should give you an idea of what to visit and how to organize your time in this beautiful region.  TRIESTE AND THE KARST - 3 DAYS Trieste Trieste , forced into a thin strip of land between the Adriatic Sea and the Karst, has the typicality of a border town with a Habsburg atmosphere that makes it seem suspended in time. The city offers many historical landmarks, starting with the iconic Piazza Unità d'Italia with its famous cafés and the Molo Audace and continuing with t...

With hundreds of medieval villages and 1,001 elegant castles , the Dordogne Valley is a must-see French department and the perfect destination for a romantic getaway in the French countryside. The Dordogne River The pretty honey-coloured stone buildings, the medieval or Renaissance windows and the typical lauze roofs that characterise the local architecture have earned some of these villages the label of Most Beautiful Villages in France. So, if you are planning a visit to this lovely region and are preparing a list of things not to miss, look no further, as we have selected the 10 most beautiful villages in the Dordogne, for you. The list includes some of the most popular ones that you will probably find in every major guide, and some little gems that are a little off the tourist path, but no less fascinating! SARLAT Sarlat, capital of the Perigord Noir , is one of the most attractive and renowned town in France. The charming city centre, dating back from Medieval and Renaissance time...