Tag: Europe
Travel articles, guides, travel tips, unusual things to do, travel challenges and secret places in Europe
9 fun facts about Vienna to know before you visit it
Everybody knows that the Austrian capital is the "city of dreams" and "the city of music", but did you know that: 1. Vienna is the home of the olde
The John Lennon Wall in Prague: how it gave freedom a chance in the 1980s
The challenge: discover the many layers of John Lennon Wall
Situated across from the French Embassy in Prague, this colorful mess is a symbol of rebe
7 unique and unusual things to do in Sibiu, Romania (+map)
Sibiu is one of the most idyllic places to live according to a 2008 Forbes publication, and while I haven't lived there myself, I can at least swear i
You can now climb to the top level of the Colosseum
The challenge: see what a plebeian saw during a gladiator fight by climbing to the newly accessible top level of the Colosseum in Rome
Imagine what a
5 Balkan towns for history and sea lovers
Nothing delights the soul as much as an evening walk through the narrow, romantically lit cobbled streets of an old town with a view over the sea. Thi
Alkmaar cheese market – taste some Dutch culinary delights
The Netherlands is famous for its tasty cheese and charming cheese markets. If you want to escape the beaten path of Amsterdam, just take the train an
Get your adrenaline pumping at Adventure Outdoor Fest in Jerma Canyon
Тhere are a handful of rivers on the Balkan Peninsula that deserve your special attention. The Jerma (or Erma in Bulgarian) is one of them, with its g
Alberobello, Italy – a guide to the real-life fairy town
If you see photos from Alberobello you might think, “Wow, this place is like a fairy tale!” But once you set foot on one of the cobblestone streets an
5 reasons why you should add Krakow to your list
The challenge: explore one of the oldest cities in Europe and give me 5 more reasons why you loved it.
Here are mine:
Krakow is full of history
The
The narrowest street in Prague has its own traffic lights
The challenge: squeeze through the narrowest street in Prague (and one of the narrowest in the world).
Even if you are slim and skinny as a beanpole,