On Via Ghibellina, in the Santa Croce district—amid streets where echoes of Venice and the breath of time pay tribute to history—stands this 18th-century palace. As it unfolds before you, it seems as if time has slowed slightly. Built as a noble estate, today Palazzo Firenze retains the atmosphere of a private family home, decorated with frescoes, marble walls, and refined furnishings. With only 24 rooms and suites, each is unique and exudes history and comfort. Why stay here

Hotel "Koruna" - Created for those seeking a balance between nature and comfort, this resort offers wooden cottages with panoramic windows, cozy rooms, a fireplace room, and a restaurant serving Hutsul cuisine—all oozing with warmth and mountain tranquility. After a day on the slopes of Bukovel, you can relax in the spa area, warm up in the sauna, take a dip in the pool, or simply listen to the snow falling outside. What awaits nearby: Mountain trails and observation platform

When I first discovered VoiceMap audio tours, I was in London. The city was quiet and a bit distant, the museums were closed, the streets were empty, and I was learning to listen to its breath—step by step, through the guides' voices, telling stories right in my headphones. Each route became a small revelation: turn after turn, street after street—London revealed itself anew. It was like a journey through a book, where each chapter is a new neighborhood, and each story comes

Travel for those who know how to slow down I love returning to places where the sea feels like a long silken shawl—slow, smooth, and warm. For me, that place was Paralia Katerinis: not far from bustling Thessaloniki (about an hour's drive), but a completely different world in spirit. There are no noisy promenades or crowds here—just a wide stretch of sand, a gentle breeze, and the horizon of the Aegean Sea. In this post, I share my favorite spots, tips, and a selection of hot

Если этот спокойный момент вам близок, найдите больше размышлений и тихой красоты на моем канале YouTube — Aegean Notebooks. Подпишитесь на YouTube → There are moments when the world seems to freeze. Water becomes a mirror, and trees bend over it, as if peering into their souls. Autumn is in no hurry—it breathes softly, with gold and silence. We're used to finding inspiration in movement, but sometimes it comes from stillness. Three minutes by the water—and it seems like ever

Every December, your city is transformed. The streets you rush through every day suddenly light up. Buildings you barely notice are decorated with wreaths and garlands. But when was the last time you explored your hometown the way visitors do? Audio tours VoiceMap — an ideal occasion to slow down the pace and look at familiar places with fresh eyes. Some cities offer holiday-themed walking tours, such as the Chicago Christmas Traditions Tour or Rovaniemi: Santa's Family, bu

This is why I love virtual travel —it brings back the feeling of movement without the need to rush. Today, I invite you to join me in the heart of the American Northwest, to Olympic National Park . This isn't just a tour—it's an audio journey from Shaka Guide , a brand that has turned storytelling into art. 🏔️ "Olympic Symphony" - an eight-hour walk where nature is the main conductor This tour is all about the landscape itself. Glacial lakes flow softly, the coniferous

Royal castles, medieval fortresses and a village in the clouds – these 10 French towns will enchant you. Photo: f11photo / Shutterstock France's fairytale landscapes—majestic Alpine peaks, hilltop castles with towers, and half-timbered medieval towns entwined with vineyards—have inspired everyone from Walt Disney to Van Gogh. Wherever you go in this country, you'll find French villages and towns imbued with a fairytale atmosphere. So, immersed in the magic of Disneyland Paris

In the Netherlands, winter arrives softly: first, Sinterklaas, the smell of cinnamon and fresh waffles, then candles in the windows, outdoor skating rinks, and those same lights that make you want to slow down. This is December, which has room for both childish delight and the quiet happiness of an adult with a cup of mulled wine. I've compiled a list of the most beautiful Christmas markets of 2025 for you – with short routes, cozy stops, and addresses where you can sleep com

There are cities that become a part of you from the first walk. You don't even have time to understand why, but you already know: you'll come back . Tbilisi is one of them. It lives in the rhythm of leisurely steps along old streets, in the aroma of coffee and pomegranate, in the sound of laughter that echoes from every courtyard. Here the sun doesn't just shine—it seems to warm you from within. And if you listen carefully, you can hear the city whispering: stay another day.

Every December, Europe turns into a fairytale. The smell of mulled wine, the soft glow of fairy lights, and heart-warming music. It's that time of year when you want to wrap yourself in a scarf, hold a mug of hot chocolate, and simply wander—where the lights twinkle and the people smile. Today I want to invite you to a place where Christmas is not just a holiday, but a mood, a smell, a taste and a feeling of home away from home. 1. Berlin, Germany – the aroma of roasted almon

Hotel: NYX Thessaloniki — Leonardo Hotels Thessaloniki is a city where everything is alive, warm, and genuine . A city where mornings begin with coffee by the sea, and evenings with the sounds of bouzouki in small taverns. It doesn't try to please—it simply lives. And that's what captivates. When you first find yourself here, the city seems to glow from within: the façades with worn plaster, the smell of fresh bougatsa and spices from the Modiano market, voices, music, the

(and it’s worth staying right here – at NYX Esperia Palace Athens) Athens is a city where the sun illuminates the marble of the Acropolis just as it did two thousand years ago, and the air still carries the scent of jasmine, coffee and the morning sea. Every time I return here, I feel: Athens is more than just a capital. It's a state of mind. A city where history lives at every step, but life flows easily, beautifully, almost Italian-style, with a Greek accent. ✦ Where to sta

Sometimes life itself pushes you to change. When you stop dreaming of "going somewhere someday," and just pack your suitcase and go. Not running away from something, but moving towards yourself. Traveling can be more than just a vacation, but a lifestyle and even a way to earn money. Today I'll tell you how you can work, get inspired, and earn money while living by the sea, on the road, or simply without an office. 1. Write and share your story Writing means creating a world

Sometimes inspiration strikes not in the office, but over a cup of Greek coffee on a terrace overlooking olive trees. My journey to a "life on the move" began in Corfu —an island of emerald slopes and tranquil sunrises. It was there that I first realized that work and travel can go hand in hand, as long as there's peace, stable Wi-Fi, and a little magic around you. Today I'm sharing a selection of places where you can work and live in harmony. Where the day begins with the s

Sometimes the most amazing places aren't found along the route, but in a turn in the road, where you find yourself almost by accident. That's how I first found myself in Kastoria —a quiet, ancient city in northern Greece, where Lake Orestiada mirrors the sky, and the houses recall Byzantium and the Ottomans, merchants and poets. The journey from Thessaloniki took a little over two hours. The bus glided past hills, and suddenly—the silvery expanse of water, rooftops immersed

There are trips where everything is predetermined: hotel, breakfast, route, dinner. And then there are others—when you just go. No rush, no schedule, no walls or scribbled checklists. Just the road, the morning light, the smell of coffee, and the wind that decides where to turn. With CamperDays, that's exactly it. You choose a campervan—a compact van for two, a family camper, or a motorhome—where you can live by the sea, among vineyards, or at the foot of the Alps. No restric

My acquaintance with Greece began with Corfu—an emerald island where the sea reflects the sky and ancient olive trees hold the memory of centuries. It was then that I first realized that Greece is not just a country, but a special state of mind: calm, warm, and endlessly inspiring. Since then, I've returned again and again—to the Cyclades, Athens, Crete, and the Peloponnese—and each time Greece reveals itself in a new way. There's no "wrong" time to travel here—there's only y

1) NH Collection Madrid Gran Via If you're planning to spend your Christmas holidays in Madrid, why not stay at a newly opened hotel? NH Collection Madrid Gran Vía ? Here you can enjoy a fun holiday break, visiting museums and squares, as well as shops and boutiques located right on your doorstep. And after a busy day, why not head to the hotel's stunning Picalagartos restaurant and bar for dinner and unrivaled views of the city skyline? In the evening, catch a musical at o

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino Perched on a majestic hill overlooking the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, Costa Navarino (a Mandarin Oriental property) is perfect for those seeking peace and absolute relaxation. This resort blends harmoniously into the natural landscape, surrounded by pristine beaches, olive groves, and sun-drenched slopes where every sunset seems magical. Inspired by the soft colors of the Messenian landscape, suites and villas offer a sense of coz