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Sils-Maria might be a tranquil lakeside village now, but the rumble of existential philosophy once reverberated around these peaks, courtesy of Friedrich Nietzsche who spent his summers here from 1881 to 1888 writing texts concerning the travails of modern man, including Thus Spake Zarathustra. Since 1908 until nowadays it isl also home to a family owned and manager 5- star Waldhaus Hotel. 

Known as 'Little Tibet', Livigno is a high-altitude, remote ski resort in Italy's Lombardy region, in a duty-free enclave close to the Swiss border. Generally promoted as an ideal destination for beginners, Livigno is also a good choice for intermediate skiers and snowboarders, particularly for those on a budget and those who enjoy lively après ski.

Switzerland's original winter wonderland and the cradle of Alpine tourism, St. Moritz has been luring royals, celebrities, and moneyed wannabes since 1864. With its shimmering aquamarine lake, emerald forests and aloof mountains, the town looks a million dollars. The real riches lie outdoors in the mountains, with superb carving on Corviglia, hairy black runs on Diavolezza and miles of hiking trails when the snow melts. St. Moritz has hosted the Winter Olympics twice, and most are surprised to hear that the town first gained fame due to its mineral springs, which were discovered 3000 years ago and established the town as a summer spa resort.

Since Ain Dubai’s inauguration in fall 2021 prior to the opening of Expo 2020 Dubai, the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel, has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors from the UAE and across the globe. The observation wheel is the not only the newest addition to the activities´ portfolio but also a new jewel of Dubai's Bluewaters Island, a slice of reclaimed land covered in swanky cafes, ritzy shops, a Madame Tussauds waxworks and – further thumbing its nose at Vegas – it's very own Caesar's Palace hotel.

Zell am See-Kaprun ski resort is a charming and lively lakeside town close to Austria's Hohe Tauern National Park; it's a popular year-round resort and has plenty of amenities and attractions for winter-sports visitors of all ages and abilities. We had a chance to discover it on a sunny Sunday January day. We promise there´s a plenty of adventure awaiting you and no matter what level of skier you are, won´t be disappointed.

The entire pandemic situation kept us dreaming about winter ski holidays for so long that when it´s finally here, we are so excited to show you the best of it. Today´s review will have a close look into Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn Ski Circuit which is home to some of the best ski places in Salzburg province. You can enjoy here downhill skiing on more than 270 kilometers of slopes, go tobogganing, skibobbing or even curling. After a full day of activities, investigate the resort’s nightlife scene, with options ranging from cozy cabins to lively clubs.

Extending roughly 80km like a skinny, lopsided paprika, at first glance Lake Balaton seems to simply be a happy, sunny expanse of opaque tourmaline-colored water in which to play. But step beyond the beaches of Europe’s biggest and shallowest body of water and you’ll encounter Calendula – Ayurvedic and Medical Clinic which is among the leading European medical centers combining Eastern therapeutic systems with modern Western medical technology.

Calendula - medical clinic

Villas, mansions, and luxury resorts such as Nikki Beach Porto Cheli, surrounded by olive groves – simple and yet utterly seductive pleasures. This cosmopolitan hangout in the Peloponnese has it all. Beautiful beaches backed by the sun-kissed Mediterranean landscape, attractive summer villas and yacht marinas, the island of Spetses across the narrow straits, fresh fish, and a lively nightlife … just a few highlights of Porto Heli and a destination for the cognoscenti.