Castiglione di Sicilia seen from above. Beautiful old village Perched on the cliffs on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, the small village of Castiglione di Sicilia overlooks the spectacular Alcantara valley, where deep pools with silver-white cliffs stand out against deep green trees and clear waterfalls squeeze. Etna is famous as Europe’s largest active volcano, attractive by scattered lava caves, pine forests and old lava flows. All create the majestic and special scenery of this area. Many visitors come here to experience activities such as hiking, rafting, canyoning, biking, horseback riding and lounging on the trails, through the dark lava-colored hills. Forests, olive groves, orange groves, hazelnut plantations and wine estates are scattered around the village, creating a pleasant rural atmosphere. Castiglione is known as the “city of wine” – a giant sculpture in the shape of a barrel and wine glass located at the entrance to the village. Thanks to the presence of many wineries, farms, restaurants, pubs, it is also a prime destination for food and wine tours. There are now more than 50 wineries in the region that produce and market wines internationally. Like many ancient villages in Italy, Castiglione di Sicilia consists of many “layered” houses on the hillside, bound together by small streets paved with lava stone. In addition to the charming scenery, this place is especially attractive because of the cultural heritage left over from the Middle Ages, reminiscent of an ancient Italy familiar in literature and art. Winding forest paths will lead you past crumbling Greek fortresses and Byzantine chapels with secret tunnels. According to many documents, Castiglione di Sicilia was founded on the ashes of prehistoric settlements in 403 BC by refugees from the coastal settlement of Naxos, near modern Taormina. Its name derives from the “Lion Castle”, Castiglione’s coat of arms still features two lions standing guard. For centuries it was a vibrant and powerful fief, one of Sicily’s most prosperous and strategic outposts. Roads and walls are made of dark lava cobblestone, while aristocratic residences are adjacent to modest houses. Located along the hillside, the town is divided into several districts at different elevations. The old center was a labyrinth of cobbled alleyways and buildings with gates decorated with gargoyles. Old dilapidated houses in Castiglione di Sicilia. Wish to be restored Despite its unique beauty, Castiglione di Sicilia recently made the world “shocked” when offering old houses here for 1 euro, equivalent to 1 cup of coffee. This is because in this town there are about 900 abandoned houses. About half have been destroyed and will be given away for a symbolic price of 1 euro (~1.2 USD). The rest are in better condition and will be sold cheaply, starting from 4,000 – 5,000 euros. The reason is that many of the town’s former residents have migrated to Australia and South America in search of a brighter future. Their descendants never returned, leaving many houses in ruins, the doorways covered with moss and prickly pear branches. The prolonged Covid-19 epidemic and tourism stagnation made the scene even more dreary because most of the old houses are located in the oldest parts of the town. For example, Giudecca, the Jewish quarter is full of abandoned stone houses with thick, dilapidated walls. Most of the empty buildings in this area have a unique appearance, shaped like small turrets, with various entrances from different streets. That’s why Mayor Antonino Camarda undertook an ambitious project to breathe new life into his village, whose population has dropped from 14,000 in the early 1900s to just 3,000 today. He told CNN: “We have a huge architectural legacy to rescue, filled with history. Over time, too many people have gone, leaving behind picturesque old houses, many houses even date back to the Renaissance.” Hopefully with such a “shock price”, the old houses in Castiglione di Sicilia will soon be noticed by investors and the village will soon be revived.

Escapism is trending this summer. Bright colors, soft fabrics, and summer-inspired textures are the best mood-relieving catalysts, helping us get rid of the boring aspects of everyday life. little while. The Parfois Spring Summer 2021 collection is the ticket to the trip we’ve all been waiting for. Models Cris Herrmann and Eeva Lioni rode their journeys in the iconic Citroen Mehari. From swimming pools to hotels to dinners at a remote restaurant, the scenes take us all to California through director Wes Anderson’s powerful aesthetic. The journey is framed by photographer Raul Ruz of two girlfriends, perpetuating our dreams of endless travel. This summer, everyone’s fashion trends and choices are geared towards the positive and the liberal. If in previous seasons we used to gravitate towards minimalism trends, this summer collection will be a spectacular change that blends bold, strong and a little feminine, soft. The Parfois Spring Summer 2021 collection is a reflection of summer trends with neon tones, denim, monochromatic patches, sportswear and black and white sets. Colors and patterns stand out on outfits such as maxi and mini versions of the puffy bag silhouette in shades of pink, green or yellow; Venice beach prints and photography-inspired motifs swam across outfits like shirts, swimwear, bags, scarves and beaded necklaces. Perform: Tuan Anh

“One thing that I still hide from my audience and my colleagues and many of my friends is that my marriage has broken down. My husband and I broke up about a year ago. With their small family. It was a really hard time for me, but now we have found a way to make each of us better “, Hoang Quyen suddenly shared. Hoang Quyen was born in 1992 in Thai Nguyen and is the runner-up of Vietnam Idol 2012. She is highly appreciated for her voice by many musicians such as Le Minh Son, Quoc Trung, Anh Quan. As the guide Hoang Quyen and brought her to the position of runner-up Vietnam Idol 2012, My Linh spread her heart on her personal page. “About three weeks ago, the rare low-voice singer Hoang Quyen called to me and told her, I want you to help me practice my vocal range so that I can develop my vocal range. Of course she agrees! Quyen comes to study, extremely hard. She is also extremely smart and stubborn, and she is also a stubborn and stubborn hand with a number of cheeks, so in the end Quyen stays quiet and tells her that she wants to study whenever she is free. This morning, I read Quyen’s latest interview with two main shares, the first one: Quyen wrote music for herself to fully cover Quyen’s own vibrations that others could not take away from the end of love. love freedom, the woman’s singing and the girl’s “zero up hero”. This is so good, the right trend and the right thing! Second share: Quyen said “I have been divorced more than this year”, I am now living my aspirations at the age of 28, the age of the first nine of the woman, the woman sing”. Hoang Quyen has released a number of albums such as Sunshine Fragrant Door (2014), Go (2015), Attractive Wave (2018). My Linh confided, read the interview and looked at the picture of her student, suddenly thinking back to her twenty-eight years old. Back then, My Linh was like Hoang Quyen full of desires and storms. The diva recalls an overnight conversation with her husband on a 28-year-old absence. “I know my personality often forgets and when I feel more emotional or forgetful, I think ahead and compose an outline, key words for a vital conversation. I mean: Will you love me like I love your daughter? Or be generous as your love for your sister? Please put yourself as your father or brother, but be generous and compassionate to love you because you deserve it? And if you can’t do that, please let go Let me go, I’m just 28 still pretty and still have many opportunities for others to do it for me? Can you do that? In short, the answer was that he practiced and would try … “, the voice of” Spring whisper “recalls. My Linh shares a memorable 28-year-old photo She said, recently reading the book “Search inside your self” that said to maintain any relationship good behavior always has to be three times more than bad behavior. What is good behavior or vice versa may still have to say long, but basically love and understanding to love. Yet the same book has the conclusion of psychologists that in marriage the ratio is five to one. Meaning good behavior should be five times greater. So many! How difficult it is! “My marriage is still the same as everyone else’s still difficult but I know how to stop to listen to breathe to understand and to love. No one can say anything in advance but I hope I will practice well in my own house! Wish Quyen and other girls find success in their career and quiet in their souls! Age 28 is a milestone in a person’s life “, My Linh concluded.

Find joy in your practice

Women with a well-proportioned body can start the exercise with the desire to be healthy and beautiful, but what makes them persevere with those high-intensity exercises every day finds joy in the exercise. They practice ballet, pole dancing to boost the happiness hormone, jog to clear their mind and feel focused, find peace and stability in their daily exercise ritual. Regardless of the form of the practice, if they are purely to-do and without joy, you will soon be discouraged.

Think about what you should eat instead of what you shouldn’t

Diet has taught us to focus on what not to eat: fat-free products, low-carb diets … Instead of worrying about it, healthy women get excited about their food. Eat: salads, delicious vegetarian dishes, smoothies, juices … Thinking about options that make yourself happy will relieve the pressure of giving up too many unhealthy favorites.

Always be active

Women who always keep in shape without limit activity in just one exercise session lasting 60 minutes; instead, they live a more active lifestyle as a whole. It was natural for them to move more and sit less. They set themselves up with many challenges such as having to walk 10,000 steps a day, standing and walking more while working, to ensure at least 2-3 / day cooking a week … for example.

Balance between exercise and rest

If you think staying healthy is just about exercise levels, think again. Women who keep fit and know that the key to health is balance, not perfection. Your body needs recovery as well as exercise, so take advantage of the rest days.

Never eat too full or leave an empty stomach

The feeling of extreme hunger causes us to make choices based on taste. If you find yourself getting hungry quickly after a meal, try adding fiber with vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole grains. Always carry healthy snacks in case of an empty stomach, a mid-afternoon mixed salad or snack with some veggies if the gap between lunch and dinner stretches. On the other hand, overeating can make us feel lethargic and interfere with digestion.

Healthy secrets come from within

Diet can help you get in shape, but not help you stay in shape. In fact, pursuing a diet is not a belief among always healthy women. They see the eating method as a way of life, not a diet. They know what foods make their body feel good and what isn’t. Your body knows what it takes to be healthy and you just need to listen to it.

Drink a lot of water

This is the most basic nutrient with so many health benefits that we often forget about it. Up to 60% of the human body is made up of water, so we can help more than half of the body function by staying hydrated. It is not uncommon for women to keep in shape constantly sipping water.

Be loyal to the habits

Staying in shape is a series of simple habits, which means that women of good shape always know how to create habits and then make them an integral part of their daily routine. Just like when you wake up, the first thing is personal hygiene, you don’t need to spend time fighting over whether or not you should do it.

Create joy in life

Perhaps healthy habits are underestimated as being constantly refreshing your life; This means we will try new exercises, experiment with new recipes … They will not make you more muscular or slim, but will help you to be mentally healthy and special. is happier.

Be aware of the need to love yourself

We often struggle with eating healthy, taking care of ourselves or exercising because we don’t really find ourselves in need of the best. When you love yourself enough, you know how to invest and don’t feel lazy in training yourself.

Perform: Huyen My Truong