Anyone traveling to a city in China will almost certainly have the opportunity to visit a yuán (a garden). At this point you may already be wondering: why go all the way to China to see a garden? They exist all over the world, even in Europe, right? In reality, yuán, classic Chinese gardens, are a fundamental element of local culture and have very little to do with the European concept of a garden.

In recent days we have embarked on a long journey to discover some of the secrets of one of China’s most famous cities, Xi’an, the ancient capital of the Chinese Empire, a key stop along the Silk Road and home to famous works such as Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s Terracotta Army. Today we focus on another place in this special city and will learn about another piece of its history.

Yesterday we left for a long journey through the history and secrets of the most iconic places in Xi’an, the ancient capital of the Chinese Empire. Today we will focus on another very famous attraction of the city: the Terracotta Army, sometimes called the eighth wonder of the world and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

Today we set off on a long journey that will lead us to discover some of the secrets of one of China’s most famous cities, a popular tourist destination but above all a place of great historical and cultural value. We are talking about Xi’an, today the capital of Shaanxi province in central China and in ancient times the capital of the Chinese Empire.

Do you know chokladboll? This is a Swedish word meaning “chocolate ball”. We are talking about a very popular dessert in Sweden, although it is thought that the recipe originated in Denmark. Let's find out more about this delicious tradition…

The lion is a powerful and majestic animal, always present in the iconography of all cultures around the world. Today we meet the Chinese guardian lions…

Wenceslas Square is not the first place you think of when planning a trip to Prague. Typically, the focus is on the most historic and evocative part of the city: the Old Town Square with its astronomical clock, Charles Bridge and the majestic castle. However, Wenceslas Square also deserves the attention of visitors, at least for its historical value.

I recently had the opportunity to discover a little-known reality of immeasurable value: MeVe. What are we talking about? MeVe is short for the Veneto Memorial of the Great War, a place of reflection on the events that have marked our history from the First World War to the present day.

Today I want to tell you about the Carnival of the past and some curious traditions of the ancient Republic of Venice.

The new year has begun and the great New Year celebrations have just concluded around the world… In German-speaking countries, the period of the frenetic exchange of Glücksschweine has ended. Do you know what we're talking about?

Many children around the world will spend the month of December eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. Italian children will also wait for Befana, German children for the gifts from St. Nikolaus… and Icelandic children will fearfully wait for the Christmas Cat to pass by! Don't you know it? Then get ready to listen to a story…

What is celebrated in Venice on the 11th November? Let’s find out together…

In several countries around the world, hot pot restaurants are particularly popular. This tradition originated in China, but similar venues can also be found in Europe...

Last summer I discovered the existence of what has become one of my favorite drinks: pearl milk tea with green tea and coconut. But what am I talking about? Now I'll explain...

Who knows the story of the mythical Mandarin Yu and his fabulous garden?

I recently had the opportunity to explore a part of the world that was still totally unknown to me: China. This trip taught me a lot and gave me experiences that I will never forget. Today I want to share with you one of these cherished memories...