Elena Concari

A castle stands on a hill around a medieval watchtower, built to look over the whole Val d'Orcia, in a time when the struggles between Florence and Siena for supremacy were almost customary. In more peaceful times, in the Renaissance, the panoramic position is too happy not to transform the castle into the residential villa of Velona, ​​which is represented in the Vatican map gallery thanks to the work of the famous geographer and mathematician Ignazio Santi.

Sao Paulo is an important financial center and with its 12,000,000 inhabitants is the most populous city in Brazil and in the southern hemisphere. Even if you are not traveling for business, San Paolo is worth a stop, because it is a metropolis in constant evolution and it is becoming an increasingly cool destination with neighborhoods dedicated to luxury shopping, high-level gastronomy and quality music.

In the enchanting Eternal City, a stone's throw from Piazza del Popolo, The First Roma Arte is a 5-star luxury property, perfect for enjoying a unique stay. This wonderful art hotel, built as a noble palace in the 19th century, offers a luxury experience at the highest level. Simply staying here it’s already a first step to get in touch with the incomparable cultural context of the Italian capital.

Bangkok is a metropolis of undoubted charm, with the lights and shadows of all the big populous cities. In terms of things to see, there is an embarrassment of choice. The capital of Thailand has an endless list of temples with sinuous and unmistakable architectural lines, typical of the Thai style, a country where Buddhism is a fundamental aspect of life. The beauty of Bangkok is also in the streets, teeming with people, open-air markets, where food street is among the best in the world.