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The Puuc Route is an extraordinary itinerary road that connects five main Mayan sites : Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil, Xlapak and Labnà. Most of these cities were vassals of Uxmal, and were linked together by Sacbé, white paths of piled stones that were more than a meter high to be sheltered from the vegetation and to remain passable in case of rain. Some archaeologists believe they also had an astronomical role.  On the road, Yucatan The Mayan-Yucatec term Puuc has acquired various connotations; it is used to designate a geographical area, an archaeological region and an architectural style, as well as a period in the history of the Mayans. That is, in essence, it has a geographical-cultural meaning. The Puuc region shows specific and peculiar architectural and decorative elements such as the multi-storey structures, the finishing of the stones that cover the buildings, assembled like a mosaic, the insertion of columns on the facades and on the base, the complex decoration with anthropomorp...

Trieste is a peculiar city that has been part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until 1918.  Located a step away from Slovenia, it has historically been a place of contention for centuries being the meeting point between Mediterranean and Central Europe and it is now a melting pot of cultures and influences that have left indelible traces also in the architecture and in the gastronomy. Its atmosphere its special; no wonder why, in the past, great artists such as James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway and Umberto Saba decided to settle here. It is a unique place and certainly deserves a visit. And, if a visit of the city centre can be fit in one day , if you have more time on your hands, we suggest you to organize at least a 3 days break to discover the beauties of the surrounding of this extraordinary city. This is our recommendations for a 3 days itinerary. 3 DAYS IN TRIESTE Day One Your first day in Trieste should focus on the exploration of the city centre.  Start from Piazza Unità d'...

The best of Western Sicily in 15 days. Sicily is an amazing destination, one of the most beautiful and diverse island I have ever seen. It offers a bit of everything: UNESCO World Heritage sites , wild and serene landscapes, white beaches and rocky coves, emerald waters, and roaring volcanoes. And then amazing food and delicious wines. Here is our suggested itinerary to cover the western side of the island in 15 days. The best way to move around is by car. Easy, flexible and it gives you total freedom. Driving in Sicily is not difficult at all, although I have to admit Sicilians seem to drive quite fast, even for Italian standards and may be quite adventurous when it comes to take over. But if you keep yourself within speed limits and pay a bit of extra attention, there won’t be any problem. For this itinerary, your best option is to fly in and out of Palermo . DAY 1-2-3: SCOPELLO This little hamlet, less than an hour drive from Palermo airport, makes an excellent bas...