To say that Gibraltar is a unique place would be an understatement. How else would you describe a British exclave in the far southern reaches of the Spanish province of Andalusia, with a view of both Europe and Africa, settled by a singular melting pot of people, overlooked by a giant massif populated by monkeys. […]
When talking about the Balkans, numerous images, prejudices and stereotypes may come to mind. Some good some bad some outright erroneous. The Balkan peninsula is often depicted and thought of as as a place of extremes, which has sometimes contributed to its somewhat chaotic reputation through the years. But the fact is there is no […]
Medieval castles, the sound of bagpipes, picturesque architecture, and kilts as far as the eye can see! Scotland’s beautiful capital of Edinburgh has a characteristic charm that is impossible to match. Whether you wish to discover the secrets of Old Town or the elegance of New Town, Edinburgh is full of captivating gems. The hardest […]
Tangier, the name alone evokes wonder, intrigue and mystery. A far cry from Morocco’s financial capital Casablanca, which although another amazing destination, has changed dramatically from its exotic depiction in the famous film of the same name. Tangier has objectively retained much more of its mystique. The city has a history of over three millennia, […]
A place of pilgrimage for fans of the Bard, Stratford-Upon-Avon is a village with one foot in the present and one in the past. Though it is home to a wondrous mix of architectural styles and eras of English history, the town never forgets the man who put it on the map. If you have […]
Apulia is the region in Southern Italy that occupies the heel of the peninsula. It is known for the dazzling blue sea of the Salento, the rugged white cliffs of the Gargano and the interior made of rolling hills and sun scorched plains scattered with olive groves, vineyards and masserie (the name of old farmhouses […]
Croatia boasts an incredible 1777 km of uninterrupted mainland coastline. This length more than doubles when counting the coastline of the additional 1200 plus islands and archipelagos off the coast. The Dalmatian coast ranks as the first tourist magnet with its gorgeous beaches, rugged islands (Rab, Pag, Hvar and Brac to name the main ones) […]
The first time I visited Lalibela I was seven, Ethiopia was a quite different then. But things are changing. Despite its troubled past, Ethiopia is on the rise, the nation is the second most populous African nation and the continents fastest growing economy. The country’s tourism potential is enormous, and its many landmarks are known […]
Budapest is among a few overlooked European cities, despite fascinating architecture, rich history, and art. It should also be noted that this city is relatively cheap and safer than many other places on the old continent. So, if you cannot figure what to do in Budapest, start with a desert and don’t miss the mesmerizing, […]
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