The Stairway to Heaven lies in the subtropical mountains of the Mexican Jungle. This Garden of Eden, is a seven-hour drive north of Mexico City. Las Pozas ("the Pools") is a surrealistic group of structures created by Edward James, more than 2,000 feet (610 m) above sea level. It includes more than 80 acres (32 ha) of natural waterfalls and pools interlaced with towering surrealist sculptures created in concrete. The stairway to heaven is our favourite.
Travel to Rome (Roma), Italy’s capital, is an all-encompassing,
inspiring and romantic adventure to say the least.
Home to 3,000 years of globally influential art, architecture and culture. With an intoxicating mix of haunting ruins, awe-inspiring art and vibrant street life, Roma has it all. Vatican City, is HQ to the Roman Catholic Church, has St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums, which house masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes.
Top Experiences in Rome:
The Iconic Ancient Colosseum - Rome’s ancient ruins such as the Forum and the Colosseum remind you of the profound power of the former Roman Empire.
Trevi Fountain – an 18th century sculpture. The Trevi Fountain is a fountain in the Trevi district in Rome. It was designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Pietro Bracci. There is a legend requiring a visitor to throw three coins from the right hand over the left shoulder into the fountain. The first coin guarantees your return to Rome, the second will ensure a new romance, and the third will ensure marriage.
Roman Forum – the heart of the roman empire. A sprawl of ruins, the Roman Forum was ancient Rome's showpiece centre, a grandiose district of temples, basilicas and vibrant public spaces. The site, which was originally an Etruscan burial ground, was first developed in the 7th century BC, growing over time to become the social, political and commercial hub of the Roman empire.
Vatican Museum – Papal Palace, Renaissance Art. Vatican Museums boast one of the world's greatest art collections. Exhibits are displayed along about 7km of halls and corridors. Explore Egyptian mummies and Etruscan bronzes to ancient busts, old masters and modern paintings. Highlights include the spectacular collection of classical statuary in the Museo Pio-Clementino, a suite of rooms frescoed by Raphael, and the Michelangelo-painted Sistine Chapel.
Pantheon - A 2000-year-old temple, now a church, the Pantheon is the best preserved of Rome’s ancient monuments.
St Peter's Basilica – one of the many outstanding churches in this city. Housing spectacular works of art, including three of Italy's most distinguished masterpieces: Michelangelo’s Pietà, his soaring dome, and Bernini’s 29m-high baldachin over the papal altar.
TIP: Travellers - expect long lines and note that strict dress codes are enforced – so dress conservatively.
Rome is a spellbinding city and is a great place for visitors to Italy to stay. There and there are plenty of accommodation options that will suit all budgets. You can stay in a backpacker hostel or a luxury boutique hotel depending on your needs. Find flights & hotels in Rome here.
Rokotzsee - "The Devil’s Bridge"
As you Travel near the German & Polish border (160 km south of Berlin) you will find the Rhododendron National Park.
As you explore this park, hidden deep within the foliage, you will find the magnificent Rokotzsee - known as "The Devil’s Bridge".(Enter scary music - imagine an instrumental depicting the revelry of the Grim Reaper...dom dom dom dooooommmmm)
Alas, this bridge is far from scary. More so, a breathtaking & miraculous structure built in the 19th century. This delicately arched structure stretches over the waters of the Rokotzsee & is an architectural delight! The Rakotzbrücke is known as a “devil’s bridge,” due to the colloquialism that such bridges were so dangerous or miraculous that they must have been built by Satan.
The bridge looks unusual, dangerous and miraculous and is a Travel Photographers dream, as it creates an optical illusion.
Unfortunately crossing this bridge is strictly prohibited.
Not because if you cross it, it might open up satan's hollow and swallow you whole.... in fact, crossing this architectural masterpiece is prohibited importantly so we can preserve it for future generations.
Its high arch and favorable reflection in the water create an illusion of a full stone circle. Clearly, when the bridge was being built, the architects regarded the aesthetics of the bridge higher than its usability. One might actually wonder whether it was ever intended for the purpose of crossing the lake at all.
Rakotzbrücke was constructed by the hands of mere mortals using boulders and basalt from various quarries of Saxon Switzerland and Bohemia.
The best time to Travel to the Rhododendron Park is summer (May). The flowers are in bloom and you can be spoilt by a colourful Saxony.
The extraordinary sight of the Devil’s bridge is a top place to see in Germany!
The optical effect is breathtaking and it is definitely worth capturing.
In Germany transport is a no-brainer, it is possible to get to the Devils Bridge by Car, Train or Bus.
So, what are you waiting for? Feed your Soul!
Getting there: find flights to Berlin here.
Address: Halbendorfer Str. 6, 02953 Kromlau, Saxony, Germany & Phone: +49 3576 222828