The Adriatic may not often be associated with Slovenia yet one of the region’s most charming towns lies on the country’s small stretch of coastline. Welcome to our quick guide to Piran! Piran is a unique town in Slovenia and one with a completely different character. This coastal town located on a small peninsula has an Italian feel to it due to the Venetian-style architecture of its old town, which comes from the…
Despite the increase in popularity, Iceland has plenty of remote places where one can enjoy a combination of solitude and spectacular landscapes among wild and virtually untouched nature. Djúpavík, on the Strandir coast along the eastern edge of the Westfjords, is the perfect example of a tiny settlement to visit if you want to escape it all. To put it into perspective, the rough dirt road 643 that connects this part…
Before you start thinking this is an article about religion, let us assure you it is not. This a collection of pictures we put together about the churches of Iceland, which are, in our opinion, one of the best things to see and photograph throughout the country due to their picturesque architecture and beautiful locations. These 25 pictures of churches were taken during our various road trips in Iceland and showcase some…
Are you looking for a quick getaway in Europe? Then look no further because we have the perfect plan for you – a weekend in Copenhagen. “Why Copenhagen?”, you may ask. Consistently considered one of the happiest cities in the world, the Danish capital offers a mix of everything a big modern city has, plenty of history and culture, plus all the Scandinavian charm. And they’re really into cycling, which is pretty…
Egyptian temples played a major role in ancient Egypt acting as the house for the gods on earth, therefore having tremendous religious importance and a vital place in society and day to day life. Some temples were even dedicated to the Pharaohs! A variety of rituals were performed at these temples, namely offerings to the gods and festivals which often involved a substantial number of people and resources. Fortunately for…
