Early this year we went on a winter weekend getaway to San Marino, the oldest republic in the world and the 3rd smallest country in Europe! San Marino is a tiny country completely surrounded by Italy but is not part of it, although they share a lot of common ground, including Italian as the official language. So, why visit San Marino? This hilly country is best-known for its beautiful capital…
Recently we spent a weekend visiting Copenhagen, the lovely Danish capital. A great thing we did, besides the national sport of dodging cyclists, was looking for the best views in Copenhagen. And with success! Although walking and cycling are the most popular ways to explore the city, seeing it from a different angle is always a good idea, particularly when the architecture and colorful buildings combine with the perfect Autumn light. Let’s see…
Traveling through France is like going to a history class. There’s always something interesting to visit, discover or learn about. Once you head towards the countryside, the possibilities are endless. From old historical villages to palaces and other monuments, there are plenty of reasons worth stopping for. During our extensive travels in France, we had the chance to visit one of the finest and best-preserved French monuments, the Cistercian Abbey…
The title may sound a bit odd. Who would want to get lost while visiting a city? Trust us, Venice is a special case. A maze of narrow alleys and canals, stunning architecture and beautiful squares. With all this, the best way to discover Venice, the iconic “floating” Italian city, is by getting lost and simply wander around with no pre-defined route. Being so unique, Venice is naturally a UNESCO…
Up in the north coastline of Northern Ireland lies one of the United Kingdom’s best-known places, and World Heritage site, the Giant’s Causeway. It’s easily recognisable and present in many postcards due to its remarkable basalt columns and cliff setting. A true nature wonder.
