People visit Greece for its historical monuments found all around the country and the beautiful beaches on the islands in the Aegean Sea but, there is a place that needs to be seen to be believed: Meteora. Tower-like rock formations with Eastern Orthodox monasteries built on top of them, Meteora is located near the town… Read More Meteora: monasteries on the rocks
A visit to London Zoo in Regent’s Park is an educational and entertaining day out enjoyed by children and adults too. There are over 750 species at the zoo so, some careful planning is necessary to get to see as many animals as possible; tickets can be purchased at the gates or online where a number of… Read More London Zoo, a wild day out
Kensington Gardens are part of London’s Royal Parks; almost an extension of Hyde Park they cover an area of West London between Knightsbridge and Bayswater. The Royal Albert Hall, one of the most important music venues in the world, is located just across Kensington Gardens. Opposite it, is the Albert Memorial, a monument… Read More London’s Kensington Palace and Gardens
Albania can be reached driving from Ulcinj in Montenegro to Sukobin where the border crossing is located. The first major city after the border is Skoder (Shkodër in Albanian), an historic city with lots of interesting buildings like Rosafa Castle on the rocky hill above the city, Lead Mosque (the city is famous for its… Read More Northern Albania, a unique experience
The small town of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina sadly came to the world’s attention in November 1993 when, during the Bosnian War, the Old Bridge which stood over the river Neretva since 1566, was destroyed by heavy bombardments of the city. After the war ended, the bridge was meticulously reconstructed and… Read More Mostar and the new Old Bridge
Before and after the break up of the Republic of Yugoslavia, Croatia has been a favorite tourist destination in Europe for its climate, beautiful beaches and historic towns; but, for tourists venturing further south, another gem on the Adriatic coast is waiting to be discovered: Montenegro. After leaving Dubrovnik following the coastal road past the… Read More A short trip to Montenegro
Salzburg most famous resident might have been Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart but, this small Austrian city, will be forever associated with the movie the Sound of Music as many scenes were filmed in and around the city. For a bird’s eye view it is a short climb to reach the Capuchin Monastery; from here the compact… Read More Salzburg is alive with the Sound of Music
“For never was a story of more woe Than this of Juliet and her Romeo.” William Shakespeare. There are a number of theories on why Shakespeare did choose Verona in Italy as the set of the star-crossed lovers story but, it cannot be argued, that the city has a very romantic aura all year… Read More Verona: star-crossed lovers and Roman ruins
Lake Garda is the largest of the Italian lakes with a surface area of 369.98 km²; situated in the North of Italy, it is about 25 miles from the city of Verona and its international airport. In summer, tourists flock to the lake to top up their sun tan on one of the numerous beaches… Read More Lake Garda: beaches, sun and olive groves
Dubrovnik can be visited on a day trip from a number of places in Croatia or, can be used as the base from where to explore the many locations worth a visit in this part of the world. A popular route is by getting a ferry from Ancona in Italy to Split giving the opportunity… Read More A day in Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic
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