TRAVEL AND TOURISM

This could potentially be the easiest 15k euros you’ll ever make – a stunning Italian island is dishing out cash grants to anyone who moves there. Despite its beautiful setting, Sardina has been struggling to attract new residents and as a result officials have had to take action. Officials of the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea is now offering new residents a grant of €15,000 in a bid to boost its dwindling community. According to the president of Sardinia: “We have created the conditions for young people to decide to stay and (develop) the economic fabric of the most fragile territories.” There’s a whopping €45 million budget on offer, so around 3,000 new households will be able to cash in on the initiative. According to  https://themayor.eu/  : “The government’s aid for the property purchase comes as a non-repayable grant to the household, and it can reach up to 15,000 euros. In any case, it cannot cover more than 50% of the value of the house ...

During the cold winter, it would be wise to retreat from the snowy conditions and send your adventurous spirit into hibernation. However, it would be a mistake to sleep through all those winter charms. For fearless fans of adrenaline sports, winter is the best time to invent new sports, combining existing, known and favorite ones. The snow cover provides many opportunities for recreation and enjoyment, but also for stunts that are reserved for fans of extreme sports. Imagine sailing on ice, it sounds easy, but it’s not all that simple. It takes a lot of strength and skill to sail on ice. To engage in this sport practiced by Canadians, you need a specially made sailboat. The fact that is not very happy is that this is, nevertheless, an extremely expensive sport, and in order to practice it, it is necessary to “jump” to Canada. Or maybe try the unusual ice bike ride… It sounds easy, but it’s an unusual winter activity that requires exceptional strength, endurance and, of course, a well-e...

Bora Bora – an island of French Polynesia, is surrounded by a lagoon and a coral reef. In the middle of the island, which is 260 km from the capital Palete, there are the remains of the Paia and Otemanu volcanoes, which reach a height of 727 meters. The name of this island originates from the Tahitian language and means “first birth”, while the original pronunciation is “Pora Pora”. Also, this famous island is considered the birthplace of overwater bungalows and offers a variety of options from luxury resorts to eco-friendly private accommodations and international chain hotels. Tourists can find ideal accommodation in apartments, which have private beaches located in quiet lagoons, and the services of the estate itself guarantee you a high-level experience. The apartments have terraces with an enchanting view of the lagoon, while the kitchen overlooks the gardens, which contain an organic vegetable garden and an herb garden, the fruits of which are used to prepare real delicacies. Lov...

For those who like to celebrate Halloween night with terrifying experiences, Latin America offers tours of various places that test the courage of their visitors, from haunted castles and ghost towns to a mysterious island where frightening Annabelle-style dolls hang from the trees. Here are four Latin American places that lovers of paranormal experiences shouldn’t miss, especially on Halloween. Island of the Dolls, Mexico South of Mexico City is Xochimilco, one of the most popular water channels where young people have fun boarding traditional boats full of flowers and color, however, on Halloween this place is transformed to become one of the most creepy places for those who visit. At some point along the way, boat passengers arrive at a sinister island adorned with multiple dolls hanging from trees. The story goes that in that place a man buried a girl who died mysteriously and that at night screams, laughter and cries could be heard. For this reason, Mr. Santana, a resident, de...

Kashmir is undoubtedly one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, and features in the travel wishlist of almost all travellers. However, most parts of the valley remain closed during winters due to harsh cold weather and heavy snowfall, thereby making things difficult for travel. Some of the popular tourist places like Karnah, Sonmarg, and Gurez usually remain closed for tourists due to low visibility, and snowfall. Now, after 70 years, all the three places will remain open for tourists in the winter months in a move to boost the region’s tourism sector. Reportedly, the government, for the first time in 70 years, is planning to introduce adventure sports and other activities in those places to not only increase footfall of tourists, but also enhance their experience. If reports are to go by, the new proposed ski slopes will be developed in snow-bound areas with rather good connectivity. Although the town of Gulmarg has been attracting tourists during winter, the rest of...

Africa  is the world’s second-largest and second-most populous continent, after Asia in both cases. At about 30.3 million km 2  (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of Earth’s total surface area and 20% of its land area. With 1.4 billion people  as of 2021, it accounts for about 18% of the world’s human population. Africa’s population is the youngest amongst all the continents;  the median age in 2012 was 19.7, when the worldwide median age was 30.4. This continent offers something for every visitor – whether you are a lover of nature, history or adrenaline. Africa can offer you a place where you will enjoy an unforgettable, relaxing vacation, the craziest adventures you never dreamed of, encounters with wild animals that will remind you of the true power of nature, and numerous cultural monuments that speak of its past, traditions and customs. Africa is a destination that everyone shou...

For this year’s Turkey Day celebrations, American travelers are heading to some classic holiday destinations and also others that are less traditional. Allianz Partners just released its ‘Top 10 Thanksgiving Destination Index’ to reveal which destinations, both domestic and international, are Americans’ favorites for 2022. To find the answers, the premier travel protection company reviewed over 2 million flight itineraries planned for the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. It probably comes as no surprise that New York City, always a highlight of the holiday season, claims the top spot among domestic destinations on Americans’ autumn travel schedules. Seattle came in second, which is also not unusual, since it typically attracts plenty of outdoor enthusiasts to the forested Pacific Northwest. Climbing a significant five spots from 2021, Orlando made its way into third place, reflecting a broader trend toward warm-weather destinations. Besides which, Orland...