Thinking of visiting Sarajevo? You undoubtedly ought to – it’s a gorgeous metropolis, and it’s good for travellers on a funds! With a really wealthy historical past, attractive structure and pleasant locals, it”top-of-the-line quaint cities in Southeastern Europe. But, there are a number of issues about Sarajevo that each one these articles received let you…
Ski Information: Innsbruck, Austria
Innsbruck is gorgeous, a place of elegant streets and squares full of brightly painted buildings, and yet you can reach the Nordkette ski directly via the modern Hungerberg funicular which starts as a tube train then zips through a hilly suburb to connect with a cable car. It’s one of 13 ski areas on the…
Dorset: In the footsteps of novelist Thomas Hardy
The short walk through the flower and herb garden up to Thomas Hardy’s cottage reminded me of holidays spent at my father’s family summer home alongside the wild Atlantic coast of Ireland’s County Mayo. The Dorset cob and thatched structure was two storeys and resembled that blissful place where I played Gaelic football outside for…
What to do in and around Interlaken, Switzerland: winter edition
The popular Swiss resort town of Interlaken, in the Bernese Oberland region, was much loved by the Victorian gentry who holidayed here in their droves. It was so popular that the town’s name was changed from Aarmühle (meaning “near the mill”) to Interlaken (“between lakes”) in the late 1800s, as the latter was easier to…
Top Things To Do In Crete
Crete is a wonderful place for a holiday as it has something for everyone. It’s home to much of Greece’s cultural heritage as well as being a picturesque place that’s ideal for those who like to explore. We all know how beautiful the Greek islands are. Santorini, Mykonos, Zakynthos, and Crete island are all known as being the most…
23 Best Things to Do in Nassau, Bahamas
Nassau is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Miles of white sands, clear water, and sunshine for 300 days of the year make it a beach lover’s paradise. Once you are done relaxing in the sun, visit an array of unique attractions, including the Clifton Heritage National Park, Ardastra Gardens, the National…
Barcelona Squares and Plazas That Are Worth a Visit
Barcelona squares and plazas are at the heart of the city. Locals and travelers alike meet and bond at these establishments to socialize, relax, and enjoy a drink or meal. Hundreds of squares of all sizes are strewn around the city, ranging from big intimidating plazas surrounded by exquisite buildings to little squares where children…
Camino de Santiago: Finisterre Way (Camino de Fisterra)
Pilgrims taking the many Caminos, or Ways of St James, always end up at Santiago de Compostela and gather in the Cathedral to be blessed. A few carry on to the Atlantic Coast, feeling that this westernmost part of Europe is a more fitting end to their journey. Indeed this was an ancient spiritual route, long before…
Camino de Santiago: The French Way (Camino Francés)
In recent years the pilgrimage route from St. Jean Pied de Port, in France to Santiago de Compostela, in the North West of Spain, also known as The French Way or Camino Francés, has become increasingly popular. Ironically most people are tackling the Camino de Santiago, not for religious reasons but rather to test themselves or just simply to…
Camino de Santiago: The Original Way (Camino Primitivo), Galicia, Spain
It was King Alfonso the Chaste, in 814, who first made the 342km pilgrimage from the city of Oviedo, in Asturias, to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. Ever since then, pilgrims have been making their way on foot (and cycle) to the great cathedral at Santiago by various “Ways”, the most popular being the Camino Frances,…