Weekend getaway: discovering Ventotene, the pearl of the Pontine Islands

It is one of the most beautiful, largest and most famous squares in the world, but also the Plaza de España in Seville still holds secrets that not everyone knows. Also the protagonist of many successful movie films, it retains within itself the true soul ofAndalusia, a region divided between two worlds, the Arab and the Christian.

Did you know that the canals around are navigable? And that you can attend impromptu flamenco shows every day? This and much more hides this magnificent place, let's discover together all that, perhaps, you do not know.

One of the greatest desires for many fans of exotic destinations is to spend time in the water snorkelling and swimming with sea turtles, one of the most fascinating and graceful inhabitants of the sea.

Sea turtles have existed for over 150 million years, long enough to witness the extinction of the dinosaurs. Like marine reptiles, they have adapted their bodies to live in the ocean and spend about 90% of their lives in the sea. Females reach the beaches to lay their eggs, while some species rest on the shore. 

Sea turtles are skilled navigators and often migrate long distances in search of feeding areas and nesting beaches.

Here are five places where you are most likely to swim with sea turtles in their natural habitat.

Hot air ballooning is a unique and evocative experience. It allows you to see the world from a completely different perspective, admiring breathtaking views suspended hundreds of metres above the ground, in almost absolute silence. 

It is an activity suitable for everyone, from the more adventurous to those who simply want to enjoy a moment of peace and quiet. Hot air ballooning can offer unforgettable thrills, such as rising at dawn to admire the sunrise or flying at dusk to enjoy spectacular plays of light. The flight can easily be customised according to one's needs and preferences. 

Let's discover together which seven places are considered among the most beautiful to live this unique experience.

Anatolia is a fascinating and very ancient region, a true cradle and meeting point of Western and Eastern civilizations. A central point of Asia Minor, its territory is dotted with archaeological sites full of traces and remnants of the past.

Because of its prestige and cultural-historical importance, for as many as 40 years UNESCO has included Turkish sites in the prestigious World's Heritage List, giving a big hand to tourism in the country. At present, there are 19 sites in Turkey on the UNESCO list, another 84 are candidates to become one.

In this our brief trip to Anatolia, we show you perhaps the most spectacular sites in the area.

The Imperial Fora are a series of five monumental squares built over a century and a half (between 46 BC and 113 AD) in the heart of the city of Rome by Julius Caesar and the emperors Augustus, Vespasian, Nerva and Trajan.

They represent one of the main attractions of the Eternal City, thanks to their state of preservation and above all their very long history. In fact, their construction coincides with the maximum extension of the Roman Empire, and they therefore represent the true cradle of our civilisation.

Given their long centuries of life, many are the curiosities they still conceal. But even simply shedding some light on their names and layout can be really interesting.

Some of the lakes are really special, such as the Dead Sea (a very salty lake).

However, there are also some rather bizarre lakes that we are sure you have hardly ever heard of but that, if you ever find yourself in those parts, are worth exploring.

Here are the 9 craziest lakes in the world.

Nature is capable of creating spectacles that are simply magnificent: for example, it has managed to shape some lakes in such a way as to give them truly distinctive shapes.

Such is the case with the striking lake Nackern, located in the Swedish region of Östergötland, a short distance from the city of Linköping. When viewed from above, it truly looks like a heart nestled among lush forests.

The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the largest coral agglomeration on Earth. 

It stretches over 2300 kilometres from Bundaberg almost to Papua New Guinea and encompasses an incredible diversity of ecosystems. 

This natural wonder is home to more than 1500 species of fish, 400 species of coral, 4000 species of molluscs and a myriad of other marine organisms. The coral reef is a place of extraordinary beauty, with its crystal-clear waters, tropical islands and white sandy beaches. It is a paradise for divers and snorkellers, thanks to its wealth of underwater fauna and flora. 

The Great Barrier Reef is also an important indicator of the health of our planet. Here are some curiosities you may not have known about the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

The Harry Potter mania has, for years now, infected children and adults all over the world. The little wizard born from the imagination of J.K. Rowling has won the hearts of millions and sparked the creation of gadgets about the books and movies. But that's not all, because in addition to being able to visit the film locations in London, hotel rooms that are Hogwarts themed, the school of magic that Harry Potter attends with his friends and fellow adventurers, have been created in several cities. Such rooms can be found in both Italian and foreign hotels, in London of course. Everyone is exploiting the phenomenon Harry Potter and many fans are able to live the dream of staying at Hagwarts at least for one night.

Egyptian culture fascinates our society like few others. Pharaohs, sphinxes, pyramids, hieroglyphics.

All these things make us dream and take us back to a time that in our imagination has the mythical and the mysterious. The Napoleonic exploits of the early 1800s brought to Europe untold numbers of works of art of all kinds, displayed in museums around the world.

But where is the greatest concentration of Egyptian works on public display? Here is a list of some of the largest and most beautiful Egyptian museums in the world, a must-see for any culture-hungry tourist.

From Italy to Mexico to Japan, here's  a series of scary places to visit around the world on Halloween! If you have always been attracted to thrill and mystery, if you love the feeling of goosebumps and your favorite genre is horror, to visit the creepiest places on the planet without batting an eye. Braves everywhere, nightmare travelers, join the search for the scariest places on earth! If you love thrill and mystery, you will not be disappointed to discover these some of the most terrifying places in the world.

Skyscrapers in cities are getting taller and taller, totally changing the skyline and the conformation of the urban centres where they rise. 

The "Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat" punctually updates the ranking of the tallest skyscrapers ever, taking into account structural architectural elements, i.e. any element that is part of the construction, including any spires, statues or antennas. 

Here are what are (and where can be admired) the 10 tallest skyscrapers in the world.