Looking at a map of Hungary or even Central Europe, it’s hard not to notice the large lake in the west of the country. This is Lake Balaton, one of the main geographic features of this relatively flat country, maybe after the Danube River. Deciding to act on my curiosity during my recent journey to […]
5 Epic Hikes on The Outskirts of Poland
Guest Post by Jules Bukovsky Experiencing Poland would not be complete without experiencing some of Poland’s natural beauty. Living abroad can be overwhelming at times and escaping to nature always makes me feel at home. I’ve narrowed down my picks to five places at the verges of Poland, all of which have alternative paths for those with […]
Elsewhere: The Cultured Elegance of Viseu, Portugal
True to form, I don’t really remember why I decided to make Viseu my first stop on my trip to Portugal this year. It’s likely it’s because it was logically positioned as a stop between Salamanca in Spain and Portugal’s north. Whatever the reason, I found myself there without knowing much about the city or […]
Sand Between My Toes in the Sahara Desert, Morocco
One of my most anticipated stops on my tour of Morocco was the chance to visit, and spend the night in, the Sahara Desert. Yes, the very western edge of the Sahara Desert can be found in Morocco outside a little town called Merzouga. What followed on our visit there proved to be an unforgettable […]
10 Amazing Cities You Have To Visit in the Balkans
Guest Post by Lorelei from California Globetrotter Having thoroughly explored the Balkans as part of my 2-week honeymoon road trip, as well as a previous summer holiday, I can say without a doubt that this region is one of the most beautiful in Europe. Many are still under the impression that the Balkans are dangerous, […]
Visiting Kőszeg, the Delightful Jewel Box of Hungary
A long time before I thought of taking a trip through Hungary, I’d been looking at possible day trips from Vienna. The border between Austria and Hungary isn’t all that far from the capital and several promising spots had popped up in my digging. One of these was the small town of Kőszeg. The day trip […]
11 Sights to See in the Clifftop City of Orvieto, Italy
During my short winter trip through Italy in January, the city of Orvieto was the only one destination I knew I wanted to see from the outset. Another majestic destination in Umbria, I was thrilled by the concept of visiting another mostly overlooked spot. Sometimes overlooked places are overlooked for a reason, but that definitely isn’t […]
The 5 Best Hikes in North America
Guest Post by Shawn Michaels. Hiking is one of the best ways to experience the wonder of travelling and find scenic natural beauty. Those who wish to connect to nature cannot find anything more suitable than hiking. Throughout the whole world, North America has some of the best hikes. There is no doubt that tourists […]
Stella Artois Brewery Tour in Leuven, Belgium
For those who drink, an unmissable part of visiting Belgium is the chance to explore its beer culture. Aside from drinking copious amounts of different beers, another way is to go on a tour of one of the country’s breweries. While I had several different choices of breweries to visit, I decided to pick one […]
The Majestic Valleys of Vila Real, Portugal
Except for its border along the popular Douro Valley, the district of Vila Real in Northern Portugal is firmly off the tourist trail. The district features the fertile, rolling hills that the Douro Valley is becoming increasingly known for. Within this majestic landscape sits the city of Vila Real itself. My time in the city of […]