NATALIJA UGRINA

The first thing that strikes you as you approach Mont Saint-Michel  is how impossibly unreal  it looks. Rising from the misty bay like something out of a medieval fantasy, the abbey seems to defy gravity and logic. I walked the long bridge leading to the island—yes, there's a shuttle, but trust me, walking is absolutely worth it if you want those breathtaking shots. With every step closer to Mont Saint-Michel , the Gothic spires grew larger, and I couldn't shake the feeling t

I’ve visited many churches in Europe—from the grand cathedrals of Rome to remote stone chapels hidden in the hills—but nothing quite...

When I lived in Rome, I walked past the Vatican almost daily, fascinated by the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica and the timeless aura...

The bells of the Metropolitan Cathedral in Buenos Aires toll today as Pope Francis dies at 88 , leaving the historic cathedral where he...

When you think of Easter, you probably imagine pastel eggs, chocolate bunnies, maybe a cozy brunch with family, or a church service...

This summer, I found myself back in Split, the city where I grew up, but it felt different this time. After years of living abroad, I was...

I wasn’t expecting a town called Ave Maria to steal my heart with… pizza. But that’s exactly what happened. Tucked away in Southwest...

When it comes to hidden gems, the village of Nerezisce on the island of Brac in Croatia is truly in a league of its own. Nestled within...