Tag: Destinations
Edinburgh, Scotland – What To See, What To Do
As we walked out of Edinburgh’s Waverly Railway Station, our driver greeted us with a hearty “Fàilte gu Dùn Èideann! Welcome To Edinburgh!”. Visiting this magical city is like having one foot in the present and the other deeply rooted in the past. Situated along the banks of the river Firth of Forth, this enchanting city…
Jungfraujoch, Switzerland: Skiing The Top Of Europe
We stood spellbound 3,454 metres above sea level on one of the highest points in the Swiss Alps as a cold breeze swept over our faces. Mesmerized by the majestic views that surrounded us, we immediately understood why Jungfraujoch, Switzerland is called “The Top of Europe”! Grindelwald/Eigergletscher/Jungfraujoch The three Swiss German-speaking villages of Grindelwald, Eigergletscher,…
Ljubljana – Discovering Slovenia’s Fairy Book Capital
Ljubljana, the picturesque fairy book capital of Slovenia, is nestled along the Ljubljana River and framed by the majestic Julian Alps. Ljubljana (pronounced lube-lee-ah-na) is the smallest capital city in Europe. Home to the University of Ljubljana with a student body of 50,000, this city of 300,000 residents has a youthful vibe (the average age…
Rovinj Croatia – Discover Croatia’s Little Venice
Rovinj, the picturesque Croatian seaside city situated on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula just 40km to the northwest of Pula is a popular vacation destination, especially for Europeans. Easily accessible by ferry from either Pula or Venice, Rovinj it is one of the best places to visit. One of the first things we noticed…
Bled Lake Slovenia – The Perfect Day Trip
With a 1,000 year old storybook castle perched on a cliff and a 17th century church built on an island, Bled Lake, Slovenia is like no other. Surrounded by the Julian Alps and dense forests, it is arguably one of the most picturesque lakes in the world. A popular tourist attraction for centuries, Bled Lake…
VALENCIA SPAIN – TOP 7 THINGS TO SEE AND DO
A city full of contrasts, Valencia has it all! From a charming Old Town to the futuristic Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, it is no wonder Forbes Magazine declared Valencia the Best City In The World To Live. Founded in 138 BC, Valencia is Spain’s third largest city. Ideally situated along Spain’s Costa…
Mostar – Top 7 Things You Can Do In A Day
Bordering Croatia, Montenegro, and Serbia, Mostar is the perfect day trip. Spanning the Neretva River at the foot of the Velež Mountain, Mostar’s pale stone buildings, red-tiled roofs and cobblestone streets are surrounded by lush foliage. Originally a part of Yugoslavia, Bosnia and Herzegovina declared its independence in 1992 following the Bosnian War. With its…
Bratislava, Slovakia – Top 10 Things To See and Do
While Johann Strauss’ “The Blue Danube” may conjure up the vision of a beautiful waltz in Vienna, another hidden gem lies along the Danube River in Slovakia. While the Danube is not actually blue and Vienna is 80km west, there is good reason to add Bratislava, Slovakia to your itinerary. Bordering the Czech Republic,…
Hvar, Croatia – Best Things To See And Do
With its white-washed architecture, cobbled streets and clear blue Adriatic waters, it is no wonder Hvar is called “The Queen of the Dalmatian Islands”. Situated just 48km off the coast of Split, Croatia, Hvar is the fourth largest of Croatia’s 1,100 coastal islands and a favorite of locals, celebrities and backpackers. Easily reachable in under…
Prague – 14 Top Things To See and Do In Winter
Ahh, Prague … The “City of a Hundred Spires”! What is there not to like about Prague? From its Old Town Square, cobbled streets, horse drawn carriages, beautiful architecture to the Prague Castle and the Charles Bridge spanning the Vitava River – it is truly one of Europe’s finest cities. We doubt you could throw…