The Cinque Terre, or “Five Lands”, are 5 picturesque villages built on the rugged and hilly landscape of the Liguria coastline and one of Italy‘s most popular sites, attracting many visitors every year. It’s one of those must-see places, similarly to Rome or Venice. What makes the Cinque Terre worth a trip are the charming and colorful villages and its terraced vineyards that rise from the Mediterranean, creating a beautiful scenery…
Have you thought about visiting eastern Slovenia? Let us tell you a bit more about the region and 6 interesting places you won’t want to miss. Slovenia may be a small country, however, places such as Ljubljana, Lake Bled or the Postojna and Škocjan caves attract an increasing number of tourists – for a good reason! And what do they have in common? They are located in the central and western…
Kosovo is not often seen as a travel destination due to a not so distant troubled past. However, this de facto independent country is a pleasant surprise for those that get a chance to visit. This is not a political article, our only goal is to highlight the best things this small and young nation has to offer – which are well worth a trip! The rich history and the friendliness…
Hiking in Thórsmörk (þórsmörk in Icelandic) is one of the best things to do in Iceland. Thanks to a diverse landscape with forests, rivers, gorges, and glaciers, Thórsmörk offers many trails and hiking opportunities including some famous long-distance ones such as Laugavegur or Fimmvörðuháls, but also some short ones suitable for those on a day trip. Thórsmörk is a nature reserve in the highlands of Iceland which is part of a wider area known…
While Idrija is not one of the most well-known places to visit in Slovenia, this small town in the western part of the country has a long and interesting mercury mining history whose heritage still clearly stands out, thus making for a great place to visit for those interested in culture and industrial tourism. Located in a valley surrounded by a beautiful green landscape, Idrija’s mercury mining history started in…
