Helsinki, and indeed Finland, might not be high on the list of places that people plan to visit but, this Northern European capital offers plenty of attractions, parks, islands and a relaxed atmosphere in a compact space that can be easily covered over a long weekend. One of the best ways to get around the…
On a visit to Portugal, after spending some time exploring the capital Lisbon, a day trip that should not be missed is to the city of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Famous for its fairy tale palaces, it can be reached by train from Rossio Station in Central Lisbon in about 40 minutes. Sintra…
People visit Greece for its historical monuments found all around the country, countless 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 of Kalambaka…
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 it has once…
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…
The first thing that hits you when the plane doors open at Mumbai International Airport is the heat closely followed by all the different smells in the air: welcome to India! Mumbai (or as lots of people still call it, Bombay) is one of the biggest cities in the world and the financial capital of…
When someone thinks of places to visit in Italy, Rome, Venice and Florence are probably the first cities that spring to mind for their history, monuments and those views often seen in postcards and movies. But for hiking enthusiasts, and beach lovers alike, one area worth visiting is in the North West of Italy in the…
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