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Two Seasons in Suomenlinna

After visiting the UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna fortress in summer, I returned in January. Did anything change? Have a look at our photo essay to discover Suomenlinna in winter and summer! There’s nothing more spectacular than looking at a city from above. When we visited Finland in summer, we were lucky to be landing on a bright … Read more

Mountains and Mysticism: a Meteora Sunset

Have you ever heard of Meteora, a region of mountains and monasteries in Northern Greece? Here is our Meteora sunset photo story, a collection of stunning images of this wonderful place. Meteora and Mount Athos Out of all the places in the whole wide world, there is one that I’m sure I’ll never go to. It is … Read more

The Avenue of Baobabs at sunset

Madagascar Avenue of baobabs sunset meeting

We haven’t published a photo story in a little while. Here’s a brand new one for you. A sunset stroll on the Avenue of Baobabs in Western Madagascar, between secular trees and local life. Where is the Avenue of Baobabs? Hands up if you’ve never seen an image like the one above. If Paris is the Eiffel … Read more

The Two Faces of Pingyao

Have you ever been in two minds about somewhere? Liked and not liked a place at the same time? That’s what happened to us in Pingyao. Do you want to know why?

Continuing our China exploration, we’d like to share with you this poignant article and photostory by Italian photojournalist Luca Vasconi. This is his second article for us, after this beautiful photo essay on Varanasi. The millenary Great Wall, the charm of the Summer Palace and the Forbidden City that overlooks the endless expanse of Tiananmen … Read more

Sorrento in 11 Pictures

After taking you to Gargano and Cinque Terre, we’d like to show you another amazing Italian location; Sorrento. It’s so beautiful, that I don’t think words can do it justice. Sorrento in 11 Pictures – Prepare to be Amazed! 1) The Cliffs Sorrento was the legendary cove of the Mermaids, beautiful creatures that bewitched sailors … Read more