If you are preparing yourself for a trip to Russia, you probably came across a lot of popular stereotypes about Russia and its people. Even though some of these stereotypes are a representation of the culture and way of living of the average Russian, most of them are exaggerations or even myths rather than a …
Europe
Travelers in Germany are always drawn to its cosmopolitan cities, world-famous castles, and even the Black Forest. Don’t get me wrong: all of those places are stunning and well-deserving of the attention they’re getting. They are showcasing everything the world knows and loves about Germany. However, Germany has a lot more to offer than just …
Despite being in Western Europe, Germany is a relatively cheap country to explore and even its capital Berlin is one of the most inexpensive metropolitan cities in Europe. And unlike stereotypes on the internet, Germany is much more than just beer, sausages, seriousness, castles, and wild techno parties. Germany is a country with a vibrant …
Serbia has always been one of the most important political players in the Balkan region but has always been overlooked by travelers visiting the Balkan. This was the case even during the peak of tourism in Yugoslavia in the 1970s and 1980s and I always wondered why. Correct, Serbia is landlocked between the Adriatic coastline …
Romania is a fish-shaped country in Eastern Europe, dotted with medieval castles and living museums of small villages where a peaceful, archaic way of life is well-preserved. There are many beautiful places in Romania worth visiting, including the heaviest building in the world, Europe’s largest mammal, has the highest concentration of bears in the old …
The Ridgeway is Britain’s oldest ’road’ that has been in constant use for over 5,000 years, making it one of the oldest roads in Europe, alongside the Via Sacra in Rome. Once upon a time, this was a busy Neolithic ’highway’ that stretched across the country. The Ridgeway is a classic example that England has …
Europe is a continent that has a lot to offer and there are a lot of magical places to see. But I can’t help to feel that the Balkan Peninsula is the ˜Forgotten part of Europe. Yes, the living standard in these countries is lower compared to the rest of Europe and there are cultural …
Europe really does have a lot to offer and there are a lot of magical places to see. However, most travelers always head to the mainstream locations, like Amsterdam, Paris, and London and many of them aren’t even aware that Europe has even more beautiful places that aren’t that famous (many people don’t even know …
Countries come in different shapes and sizes. Some countries are lucky enough to cover a huge area, while others are really tiny. Some have a clearly defined shape while others don’t. That’s why when you look at the map you will see different kinds of weird borders. Some will be clearly defined, while others will …
With an area of roughly 505,000 square kilometers, Spain is the second biggest country in Western Europe after France and surprisingly, the second most mountainous after Switzerland. However, Spain is not a famous winter destination and is more famous for its beaches, as it covers just over 8,000 kilometers of coastline. Just like these, there are some …