Tag: Europe
Exploring Pisa, Italy
We boarded Frecciarossa’s High Speed Train at Bologna‘s Centrale Train Station for the 37-minute trip to Florence where we transferred to Trenitalia’s Regional Veloce Tuscany Line for the final one hour leg to Pisa, most known for the 9-hectare (22 acre) Campo dei Miracoli. Entering the walls of the Campo dei Miracoli, we were struck…
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…
Gran Canaria – Experience A Slice Of Paradise
Draped in sunshine with over 60km of sandy beaches surrounded by the Atlantic and mild temperatures, it is no wonder Gran Canaria is considered by many to be a slice of paradise. Situated just 150km from Morocco and the Western Sahara, Gran Canaria is the third largest of Spain’s eight Canary Islands. Las Palmas de…
Cinque Terre – Best Places To Visit, Best Things To Do
Carved into the cliffs of the Maritime Alps and the Apennines as if created for a Disney movie, sit the Italian Riviera villages of Cinque Terre (in fact, it was the inspiration for the Disney animation film”Luca”). Consisting of five ancient fishing villages – Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore – Cinque Terre…
EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) Goes Into Effect
European Commissioner Ylva Johansson announced 10 November 2024 will be the official commencement date for the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES). The automated system will register non-EU visitors digitally across all 29 Schengen countries, eliminating the need for physical passport stamps. According to the European Commission’s Department of Migration and Home Affairs, “EES will replace the…
Torremolinos – Best Things To Do, Best Places To Visit
Situated along Spain‘s Costa del Sol just 14 km from Malaga, Torremolinos is one of Europe’s favorite playgrounds. Dating back to 1482, it was originally a small fishing town. In the early sixties, it was transformed into Costa del Sol’s first resort and soon became a favorite destination for Hollywood celebrities. Frank Sinatra, Briggite Bardot,…
Barcelona – Best Places To Visit and Best Things To See
Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and framed by the majestic Montserrat mountain range, Barcelona is like no other city. Cosmopolitan, trendy, avant-guard, artsy … there are so many ways to describe this iconic city. It is no wonder that Barcelona, Spain is one of the world’s most visited destinations! The capital of Spain’s fiercely independent Catalonia…
Perast – Best Things To See and Do
Located just a few kilometers from Kotor, the charming coastal town of Perast, Montenegro should not be missed! Overlooking the Verige Strait on a cape that separates the Bay of Risano from the Bay of Kotor, this UNESCO World Heritage village is only 1.5km long and can easily be walked in a matter of minutes.…
Best Things To Do In Kotor
Kotor, Montenegro is known for its medieval fortifications that extend from the Adriatic coast and wind their way 4.5km up the limestone cliffs of Mount Lovćen and Orjen. Founded by the Romans in the 10th century as Acruvium, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and Montenegro’s oldest city. Just 80km from Dubrovnik, Croatia, Kotor…
10 Best Things To Do In Cascais Portugal
Located just 24.14km from Lisbon, the idyllic coastal town of Cascais makes for the perfect day visit. Set directly on the Portuguese Riviera, the sandy beaches, beautiful mosaic stone-laid streets and ideal weather attracts Lisboetas and tourists alike. King Luis I of Portugal made Cascais his family seaside residence in th 1870s followed by King…