Three blue and white dream towns, enter the fairy tale world and experience a romantic journey

When traveling with your loved one, you undoubtedly need to choose a romantic place. Fairytale-like places have become the first choice for tourists.

There are three blue and white towns in the world, namely Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia, Jodhpur in India, and Santorini in Greece. Pure colors and concise combinations make these three dreamy towns romantic places in the minds of many tourists. And some people joked that in all the blue and white towns, there is no need to worry about livelihood, as long as you sell blue and white paint, you will definitely make money.

Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia

On the first day of arriving in Tunisia, we drove to Sidi Bou Said, which is more than ten kilometers away from the capital Tunis. One of the three most famous blue and white towns in the world, it is also one that is unconditionally loved by many artists, backpackers and romantic couples. A coastal town that mixes simplicity and elegance, making people fall in love at first sight. There is also the orange tree I discovered by chance, covered with fruits. It makes me feel that although every blue and white town is different, the essence of its uphold must be related to beauty and fairy tales.

Tunisia

As the name suggests, the town is composed of blue and white, and the houses are built against the mountains in a well-proportioned manner. Most of the main parts of these houses are white, while the windows, fences, and courtyard doors are all blue. From the windows of many houses, you can see the Mediterranean Sea. The blue of the water and the whiteness of the houses create a full sense of fantasy. It really lives up to its nickname of "Blue and White Town".

Blue Door

Walking along the undulating streets of the town, you will find that some of them lead to the hustle and bustle, while others return to tranquility. The blue and white huts on both sides of the street have seemingly simple colors but almost no repetition in style, leading up to the top of the mountain. Walking through it, enjoying the changing light and shadow, the tranquility and distance, facing the sea, and the warm spring flowers. You will find that as long as you have enough time, almost everyone can find their favorite path in the blue and white town.

Decorated with flowers

The "straw mat cafe" on the top of the blue and white town is famous. This century-old shop, with its characteristic of "entering the door, getting on the Kang, taking off your shoes and smoking", still attracts countless locals to visit every day. Of course, there are also many tourists like me who come here because of its reputation.

The cigarettes provided by the "Straw Mat Cafe" are not ordinary cigarettes, but authentic Arabic shisha. Sitting on the big kang, smoking hookah, and watching many Tunisian locals chatting and laughing around me, the fun of the blue and white town came to life at this moment.

Just like many people will go to Greece because of Santorini. I fell in love with Tunisia at first sight because I first encountered the beautiful blue and white town. This is really not impossible.

Three things you must do in the blue and white town of Tunisia:

1. Taste Tunisian coffee and enjoy the Mediterranean scenery;

2. Try it Donuts from street shops are a relatively easy taste experience;

3. Have a cup of mint tea at the "Straw Mat Cafe" and try smoking Tunisian hookah.

Jodhpur, India

Some people say that this is the most romantic city in India. Its romance is as intoxicating as fragrant wine and its romance is like the infinite extension of blue. The ocean is where you can fly high, and some say it has the most gorgeous and charming colors in Rajasthan, with bright and sizzling national costumes, colorful paintings, a dazzling array of jewelry, dazzling and enchanting textile embroidery, and exquisite Pottery and wood carvings... This is something you absolutely cannot miss when you come to India. This is Jodhpur, the Blue City of India.

The most romantic city in India

The Blue City seen from the highest point of the Blue City, Mehrangarh Fort, is like an infinitely extending blue ocean. With this country's former power, luxury and legend, a city can be as blue as the sky.

Maybe you are wondering why there is so much blue here? Legend has it that blue is a symbol of Shiva. In order to save the earth, he swallowed the devil's poison and his neck turned blue. Therefore, in order to commemorate Shiva, Brahmins painted their houses blue to show their noble status. It can be seen that India's hierarchical caste system is deep and strict and insurmountable.

As blue as the sky

Later, with the development of society and the weakening of the influence of the caste system, some non-Brahmin castes also painted their houses blue. The main reason It was they who discovered that the skin of Brahmins living in houses painted blue was rarely bitten by mosquitoes, so they concluded that blue has the effect of repelling mosquitoes. Of course, it is not known whether this is true.

Walking in the Blue City, walking through the streets and alleys, feeling the heart-stirring blue of this city, and how it is different from the Pink City Jaipur, the Golden City Jaisalmer, and the White City The unique charm and flavor of Udaipur.

Rich colors

Standing in the Mehrangarh Fort overlooking the Blue City, some people say it is as transcendent as the gods standing on Mount Olympus listening to the mortal world. sacred.

Of course, because this place is located between the desert and the Gobi, surrounded by a desolate and lifeless scene, it is also called the "Land of Death", which is the original meaning of "horse lying". However, it is in this place of death that La La The Jeeps built legendary castles and palaces with wisdom and imagination. It must be said that India is worthy of being among the four ancient civilizations.

Santorini, Greece

Greece is a country worth visiting. Although it has been several years since my trip to Greece, I still have endless memories every time I look at these photos. good memories. Greece is such a country that deserves to be revisited and experienced over and over again, with a different taste every time.

Santorini

I spent most of my trip to Greece in Santorini, a volcanic island that carries the mystery of Atlantis. According to legend, the small white houses on the cliffs, windmills, and blue-roofed churches all constitute the totem of the Aegean Sea.

The cliffs surround a pool of blue sea, and below lies a volcano that may erupt again. The last eruption destroyed the once glorious civilization here. Fira, Oia and several other small towns surround the cliffs of the crater like fairy tales, dotting Santorini's unique landscape.

Blue-domed Church

If you have time, hiking from Fira to Oia is a good trip. There are always stunning views along the way. Every visitor to the island dreams of finding the blue-domed church. This dream is actually very easy to realize, because you can see various blue-roofed churches everywhere.

Falling flowers