Posts Tagged‘Europe’

The top reasons to visit Amsterdam, as the capital of the Netherlands, are greatly influenced by Dutch culture and history. And this is why it is considered the cultural capital of the country. But there…

Travelers seeking a variety of things to do won’t be disappointed with Turkey. The country has a wealth of architectural structures, historical landmarks, beaches, and winter resorts among many alluring activities. Altogether, they are Turkey’s…

How many of us have watched the popular travel reality TV show ‘The Amazing Race‘ and muttered to ourselves ‘I could do that’.  You are intrigued about the idea of a travel competition, but you…

The holiday that people look forward to more than any other is the Easter holiday. It marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring with longer days and the promise of sunshine. It…

The top things to do in Venice are no secret to the masses. It’s only one of the most sought after tourist spots in the world. This is a given though considering the grandeur and…

church in london

As the Christmas season and the New Year festivities have been and gone, now would be a perfect time for you to take a weekend break to our fair capital, to spend some quality time…

For many foreign travelers, the time to travel to Europe lies during the summer months, when the weather is warm, the sidewalk cafes are buzzing, and the street performers are busy plying their trade, to…

Romania’s natural beauty and biodiversity as well as rich cultural heritage makes this country an enchanting tourist destination, but knowing the best time to visit Romania makes your vacation here more worthwhile.  Located in the…

mascot of Brussels

You could be forgiven for neglecting Brussels on your inter-railing or backpacking through Western Europe, but you’d be missing out on one of the most unique cities you may ever visit. Many people forgo Brussels,…

Copenhagen, Denmark

Overthrowing Bhutan as the happiest country in the world is definitely one of the top reasons to visit Denmark. Denmark is a sovereign state of Scandinavia located in Northern Europe. Countless things make it an…

top attractions in Greece

The top tourist attractions in Greece are there to remind us of the country’s role in shaping politics, sports, philosophy, architecture, theatre, and art. Worldwide, the influence of ancient Greece is beyond impressive and often…

old center Mostar,Bosnia

I just turned 26 years old, that means I was born in 1987 –  quite the year. Gas only cost 89 cents/gallon, Alf was straight killing it and Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in one of his…

Princess Cruises Ship

Going on a great cruise and exploring Europe are two major bucket list items for most travelers. It makes perfect sense then to combine them for an unforgettable experience. With so many countries, venues and…

So after my stint in Portugal, previously pallid skin sun tanned and looking good, I headed to Slovakia for a press trip compliments of the city of Kosice and the Tourism Board of Slovakia. Where the…

Back in 2008, I studied abroad in Spain. I wanted to explore Europe a bit, and I thought my best “home base” would be in Barcelona, WRONG. Just my luck, in 2008, the Euro to dollar conversion…

roman theatre in Malaga from Flickr.com

An astonishing finding! It was the summer of 1951, and the people of Malaga were about to discover a historic treasure that had been long hidden beneath their feet. Employed to dig foundations for a…