More than 600 million people visit the continent of Europe every year but most of these tourists end up in some of the most visited countries on the continent, like France, Spain, Turkey, Italy, or Germany. However, let’s not forget that Europe actually consists of 41 different countries, and many of these countries are so overlooked, that most people don’t even know …
Eastern Europe
Unless you’re not good at geography, you’d probably be surprised to learn that there’s even a country named Moldova that’s located in Europe. If you haven’t heard about Moldova, don’t feel too bad, it’s probably Europe’s least famous country as it’s one of the least visited countries in the world. However, there are a lot of …
Traveling is often about discovering some of the most unique creations of humankind. When traveling, many people like to discover the biggest, tallest, smallest, etc. thing in the world. In some of our past articles, we have covered some fascinating travel curiosities, such as the largest castles in the world, the largest mosques in the world, the highest …
Just a few miles away from Skopje, you’ll discover Matka Canyon; a vast natural paradise that covers close to 5,000 hectares of incredible scenery. The canyon is easily one of the most captivating places in Macedonia and a perfect idea for a day trip from Skopje. Many tourists don’t know about the canyon but there’s a good reason …
Even though until the 1990s, Prague was a closed, communist capital, today the city has transformed into one of Europe’s most beautiful and most visited cities. More than 20 million people visit Prague every year and most of the city’s most popular sites are always very crowded. If you like getting off the beaten track …
Most cities in Europe are relatively safe and violent crimes are pretty unusual. In fact, the largest cities in Europe are arguably safer than most large cities in the US. However, Eastern and Central Europe are still a bit different than the western part of the Old Continent. The rapid spike of tourism in these …
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 …
Did you know that Yerevan is actually one of the oldest capitals in Europe and even the entire world, dating back to 782 BC? Needless to say, you will find a lot of exciting things to do in Yerevan, also known as the ‘Pink City’. The Soviet-era buildings made of naturally colored volcanic rocks from …
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 …
In Russia, you don’t find adventure. Adventure finds you. And the real adventure begins at the end of the tourist trail. Russia is huge and of course, it has a lot of hidden gems off the beaten track that will take your breath away. Treasures known only to the locals and waiting to be discovered …