Travels Around the World
It’s easy to see why Lund is considered to be one of Sweden’s most beautiful cities. With its cobblestone streets, half timbered houses and red-brick buildings, the old town of Lund packs tons of charm…
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Naxos Town is one of the most beautiful and lively urban centres of all the Cyclades. The city packs a lot of history and beauty in its cute streets and you can easily find remnants of some of Greece’s main…
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The Acropolis dominates Athens – both literally speaking and figuratively when looking back at the glorious history of Ancient Greece. The rocky hill with its temple ruins on top can be seen from…
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The narrow, winding streets of Plaka, located directly underneath the Acropolis, is the old heart of Athens. When Athens became the capital of the modern Greek state in 1834…
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Șoimoș might seem completely forgotten nowadays, but I think it is a top-rate sight which perfectly combines history with amazingly scenic views. Cetatea Șoimoș makes for a magnificent day trip if you find yourself in Arad or the wider area around it in Western Romania…
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Radna always had deep ties with Saint Mary so it’s not a big surprise that an entire church and monastery have been dedicated to her. When the original Maria Radna Church was burned down by the Ottomans in 1695, Mary’s image miraculously survived the fire…
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With its Central European Habsburg charm, Arad feels at time likes a little version of Budapest, although more like a Budapest which has been forgotten by time and left in a slightly decayed state…
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Although the Costa Rican capital is dominated by non-descript or even rather ugly concrete buildings as well as gridlocked traffic, it does however have some charming parts. Visiting the bustling central market for some shopping and a meal is also a must-do activity in San Jose…
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Landshut has a gorgeous, cute old town full of pastel-coloured houses which surely ranks as one of Germany’s most picturesque city centres. With the huge brick tower of Saint Martin’s Church and Trausnitz Castle, Landshut also has…
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Taboga Island makes for an excellent change of scenery from the crowded and chaotic streets of Panama City. With decent beaches, a cute town, gorgeous wildflowers and some great places to eat or drink, Isla Taboga is the perfect place to unwind…
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