Five things you may not know about the Great Pyramid of Giza

As is obvious, the most crowded destinations during the holiday period are the big cities, places of art, or resorts such as the sea in summer and the mountains in winter. Yet, there are some destinations that are often forgotten, but which would in fact be the most attractive and also, not least, the cheapest, namely the villages.

Hamlets are small villages, often characteristic of the country in which they are located, where you can really immerse yourself in the local culture, get to know the food and traditions of a population in a way that you would not be able to do in big cities and tourist resorts.

Many also impress with the beauty and immensity of the surrounding landscape. Road Affair magazine has compiled a ranking of the most beautiful villages around the world. We offer you the top 10 places in this ranking.

Believers or not, it is undeniable that religion has always played a fundamental role in human history, leaving an important imprint in all civilizations.

Just think of the great Roman temples, the Greek gods, the Egyptian culture or the great Hindu and Buddhist temples.

And, despite the passing of years, in some cases even millennia, today we are still lucky enough to be able to admire and visit some of the greatest temples ever built!

Here are the 10 largest temples in the world!

For at least a couple of centuries, Paris was the center of the European literary world. Between the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries, the French capital hosted to scholars, writers, painters, and men of letters of all kinds who would gather in the fledgling cafés.

Eating a good meal, bathed in thick cigarette smoke, these great personalities of world culture would discuss art, politics, science and the latest social innovations that were fermenting in the assemblage of diverse cultures that was Paris.

Some of these cafes still exist, although different from those of the time. We want to take you on a short journey to discover these magical places. And if you want to drop in on us on your next trip to Paris, don't thank us.

Find out which countries in the world have the most airports and what makes them unique.

Travelers around the world know how important it is to have access to air transportation.

With the increase in global tourism, the number of airports has grown exponentially. In this article, we will explore the countries in the world with the most airports, examining what makes them unique and how these places have contributed to the growth of global tourism.

Source: CIA World Factbook. The source considers airports with both paved and unpaved runways.

Today we take you on a virtual journey to discover some of the most picturesque and amazing cities in the world, characterized by their vibrant colorful facades.

These cities are a veritable explosion of color, with buildings and houses painted in bright and bold hues, creating a unique and spectacular backdrop. The photos you will find in this photogallery capture the essence of these cities, capturing the beauty of their streets, their markets, their historic buildings and their architecture, which shine with the colors of their facades.

From the canals of Burano, Italy, to the pastel cottages of Willemstad, Curaçao, via the blue houses of Chefchaouen, in Morocco, this photogallery will take you to discover unique places in the world, where color becomes a distinctive element of the city and a symbol of its culture and identity.

Swarovski Crystal Worlds is one of the most incredible and fascinating places in the world. Located in the heart of the city of Wattens, Austria, this crystal museum offers visitors an unforgettable experience in a world of magic and beauty. The museum was opened in 1995 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the  Swarovski company, which built its reputation on the production of high-quality crystal.

Here visitors can admire unique works of art made from Swarovski crystals, immerse themselves in fantastic crystal worlds and enjoy the spectacle of crystal fountains that light up with plays of light and color.

In this photo gallery, we will explore together some of the wonders of Swarovski Crystal Worlds and let you discover why this museum has become such a world-famous tourist destination.

Medieval castles, mausoleums, national parks, churches and more: often Disney animators have drawn inspiration from real places to make the locations in which animated films are set.

In some cases, real places have been reproduced in the films, such as Big Ben in Peter Pan or the Beijing's Forbidden City in Mulan.

Other times, however, animators were inspired by real locations to recreate new, albeit extremely similar locations to reality: and each of these locations can, of course, be visited. Here are some of the most famous examples.

Mother Nature knows how to amaze us with phenomena of rare beauty capable of leaving those who observe them stunned, as if in contemplation of an incredible and unique spectacle.

If to admire them sometimes it is enough to gaze out the window of one's home and perhaps catch a glimpse of a fiery sunset or a particularly vivid rainbow, on other occasions one can set out to the remotest corners of the planet to unearth some of the most amazing natural phenomena ever seen.

But what are the rarest and most beautiful natural phenomena to see and where are they found?

Freenow, a dedicated mobility application, has produced a ranking of European cities whose centre is furthest from the airport. 

In addition to tracking distances, Freenow has also calculated the average time taken to reach the city centre and the relative cost of the taxi ride, so that it is possible to see which destinations are the most convenient in terms of the distance-time-to-trip-cost ratio. 

Here are the airports in European capitals that are closest to the city centre.

Wonders from the past, ancient cities returned to light, breathtaking views: there are many beautiful places that each of us should see at least once in our lives.

The world and history have so much to offer us and wherever we are, we could find an ancient archaeological site that deserves to be visited.

Here are some of the most fascinating archaeological sites, scattered around the world: these places are also the most visited by tourists for their beauty and priceless historical value.

Flying by plane is often the only option, especially when the destination is far away.

Most cities offer suitable places for take-off and landing, but the situation is different for some locations where runways have little space, making stopovers very dangerous.

Destinations in the middle of nature, surrounded by mountains, located in icy areas or at very high altitudes, for example, can provide airports where manoeuvres are particularly challenging, despite the modernisation carried out in these areas. Here are some of the most dangerous airports in the world, even for the most experienced pilots.

Travelling does not only mean getting to know new places, visiting museums or admiring landscapes or monuments. 

Especially in summer, young people (but not only) are looking for destinations where they can combine the discovery of new places with a fun nightlife, made up of clubs where great artists can play or simple pubs where they can spend hours.

Europe abounds with places where you can combine a cultural holiday with nightlife fun: here are 10 of the best destinations for such a trip.