Category: Europe
Architecture and history fans will love these 10 things to do in Lyon
Lyon, France’s third largest city, is an architectural jewel filled with history. Capital of Gaul in the Roman Empire, important area for silk production in the 19th century, the city now is a UNESCO World Heritage site boasting with activities and attractions. From Fourvière to Bellecour you will never run out of things to do…
Is Interlaken in Switzerland boring?
It has its name from the location between the two lakes and is surrounded by magnificent mountain peaks. The town of Interlaken Switzerland is picturesque and very touristy. The general atmosphere of Interlaken is best enjoyed at the big park opposite of Viktoria Jungfrau hotel. There you can also be entertained by screaming Asian tourists…
Discover 17 Netherlands food specialties in Amsterdam
There are no Netherlands food specialties in Amsterdam or anywhere else in Holland! The people in the Netherlands do not know how to cook! – Is a statement one hears a lot with regard to Holland food, which is of course totally false. This is something that I – my mother is from the Netherlands…
5 day trips from Madrid Spain
Seeing the most of Spain: Exploring Madrid and its neighbouring cities If you are planning a vacation that has several sights and surrounding cities to behold, Madrid, Spain is the place to go. Madrid, as well as its neighbouring cities, such as Toledo, Aranjuez, Segovia, Guadalajara, and Avila, will not leave you bored. As an…
Explore Seville in SW Spain
Seville, or Sevilla, as the Spanish call it, is the capital city of Andalusia, which sits in the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula. Founded as the Roman city of Hispalis, it later came under Muslim rule as Ishbiliya. After several successions and rulers, it was eventually taken over by the Christians under the Kingdom…
Visiting historic Granada
The province of Granada is located inland from the coast of southeastern part of Spain in the region of Andalusia. In the shadow of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and with a history spanning 2500 years, there obviously is a range of things to see in Granada Spain. So, whether you want to soak up…
Spain tourist attractions Top 5
Spain’s vibrancy, history and diversity make it one of Europe’s most fascinating destinations. With a wide variety of things to do that cater to all interests and tastes, Spain promises an unforgettable vacation. With infinite reasons to visit – ranging from the southern mountains to the culinary adventures – what follows are some of the…
Bucharest A taste of everything
The Romanian capital Bucharest is fun and sizzling. Bucharest is at the crossroads of Romania’s Latin ancestry and Eastern Europe’s Balkanic vibe. Bucharest is fast, temperamental and loud. And then, just when you thought you finally understand, what this city is about, you randomly walk into a quiet, sunny street where time stopped in 1932,…
Up into the heights of Zermatt
Zermatt Some rave about its beauty and insist that everyone go visit the place. While others are of the opinion that it is more of a rich peoples’ ghetto. Well, whatever. I recently had the opportunity to visit and report here about the things to do in Zermatt. And you should adopt this travel tip…
Kyburg, the castle near Zurich
The Kyburg is a rather small, well-kept castle near the city of Winterthur, which is equally easy to reach form Zurich. The largest parts of the castle are only open to visitors who purchase a ticket to the castle museum. The village surrounding the castle is also called Kyburg and distinguishes itself with its extremely…