Are you trying to imagine a place to stay just for getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and look for some peace in Slovenia? Well, maybe we have the answer: Kempinski Palace Portoroz. This is a luxury five-star hotel located along the Adriatic Sea in Slovenia, at the very centre of Portoroz. In fact, this city is known for its mild climate and spa tradition. A few kilometers from here there is also Piran, an other picturesque city in Slovenia. Kempinski Palace Portoroz No need to say that this is one of the best hotel I have ever stayed. The hotel embodies the principle that tradition meets…
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Hamburg: what to see in 48 hours in this Hanseatic city
Hamburg Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany, as well as the second biggest port in Europe. Anyway, it’s not only a industrial centre: the city has lots of attractions and cultural events for the tourist and the local. The principal fortune of it was the water: the canals and the bridges could be find everywhere in Hamburg. Thanks to this, it entered the Hanseatic League as an industrious trading port, after some turbulent years. In the 19th century it became officially part of the German Empire and, later, part of the Weimar Republic. Due to its position, it’s now an important port and counts lots of inhabitants. The…
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Dresden: the city of music and art, far from being a known getaway
City of Dresden The city of Dresden is located at the hearth of Saxony along Elbe river. The town is historical and picturesque, with fascinating sights, very artistic and cultural characteristics. The complexes are made with baroque style and have lots of gardens: the perfect location for a stroll. Moreover, there are also amazing natural scenery and other enjoyment. There are more options for visiting the city: renting a car is an option but the more traditional ways are with railways and steam boats. The tradition of wine-making goes back to 1940s. In fact, the mild climate allows wines to flourish on the hillsides of the Elbe. I’ve had the…
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Sunshine holidays & more in the South Mediterranean
South Mediterranean Area In the search for holidays full of sunshine, culture and more our quest takes us to the South Mediterranean area, revealing some enchanting destinations that promise a sunshine packed vacation, mostly all year round. Think beyond the usual Southern European coast countries that we usually associate with the Mediterranean, such as Spain, France, Italy, or Greece, and dare to travel further south to the Levantine coast and Cyprus, as well as the Northern African coast to Egypt. The former promises the visitor a laid back holiday by the sea with the infusion of diverse history that has left its mark throughout the ages, while the latter will…
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2 plus 2 Greek destinations for year round holidays
Greek destinations In the quest to uncover destinations for spending unforgettable holiday moments all year round, the journey takes us to Greece once again. Greece has been associated with wonderful summer holidays, however, it is a place that has a lot to offer, all year round. The mild Mediterranean climate it enjoys allows for it to have a long visiting season, so Spring through to Autumn benefit from the pre and post summer aura of Greek destinations. Considering a visit to Greece off peak summer, that is, not during July and August, may prove very rewarding as you get to avoid most of the crowds and high prices. Although islands…
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London: the most unconventional streets and spots in England’s capital.
London London is the capital of England and it has different districts and zones, each one with its own charme and beauty. It’s such a diverse and exciting city, so full of attractions that I don’t know where to start. The city of London is the historic heart of London. It has been part of the Roman Empire. It has been built along Thames river. Nowadays, it’s more like a financial and commercial district with lots of skyscrapers and stately buildings. The riverside full of bars and restaurants makes London Bridge a vibrant and lively quarter. Around it, cultural events and iconic attractions are easy to find. However, it’s still…
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Paris, the most instagrammable things to see and visit.
Whenever you are in Paris for a weekend or for an entire week it’s difficult to choose what to see and do in the French Capital. As most of you probably already know, I love to find out the most Instagrammable places or views. So in this article I’ll try to make a list of the ones I’ve chosen. Montmartre is the most charming quartier in Paris I think. In fact, in here you will find a lot of small cafés and bohemian architectural buildings. I love also the narrow cobbled streets full of sculptures, history and art of this zone. First of all, you will be enchanted by the…
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48 hours in two pretty Germany cities: Cologne and Münster
Cologne I’ve always wanted to visit these two Germany cities: Cologne and Münster. The first is the oldest city in German and has so many things to see and visit. First of all, the Old Town. During the World War II, most of the city area was destroyed and has to be rebuilt quite completely. The Hohenzollern Bridge is a bridge that crossing the river Rhine. Originally, the bridge was both a railway and road bridge. Anyway, after its destruction in 1945 and its consequently reconstruction, it was only accessible to rail and pedestrian traffic. the view from here is so stunning. Great point for the photographer. The Rhine panorama with the…
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Mediterranean Island Destinations: Greece and Croatia
Summer is the most popular season for visiting some Mediterranean island destinations. Destinations that combine sun, sea and sand with some amazing landscape visuals. Greece, is one Mediterranean country that is able to deliver all these, and then some. Santorini and the rest of the Cyclades promise the visitor some truly phenomenal moments, whether they are traveling as a couple, as a family or as a group of friends. Of course, Greece is a summer classic, yet, you will be surprised to find out that Croatia has its fair share of islands that are also suitable to provide some wonderful holidays. Greek islands for Summer Let’s begin with of…
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Burano, the colorful Island: a paradise for the photographers.
Burano The island of Burano is considered the home of the Venetian lace and it’s very famous due to its colored buildings. The boat to reach it from Venice takes only 40 minutes and it always don’t seem to be so long because the view is quite interesting. If you have heard about Burano, the one thing you will have taken away is the vibrancy of its buildings. Fuchsia, Yellow, Green, Blue houses are located along the canal and cobbled streets. In fact, the reason for that are not only aesthetic: the fishermen used to color in this way the buildings in order to recognize their home while coming back…
