While most Europeans have fun in haute couture and haute cuisine, which Denmark enjoys what they believe to be the height of sophistication: hygge. Defined as “comfort” or “pleasure,” is the value hygge reflected throughout Copenhagen- the capital and the largest city in Denmark, from antique furniture skillfully restored to the delicious food served in [...]
Peter the Great (for whom St. Petersburg is named) built this city on the site may be from marshes, but a “window to the West.” Today, Russia remains the city’s most ambient, according to the author, and fill with czarist palaces to explore, museums like the Hermitage tour of the bar and vodka to enjoy. [...]
Budapest, dubbed the “Paris of the East” is an interesting place to vacation – and even exotic with its thermal baths. While not top-of-mind for many Americans traveling to Europe, travel lovers say it must be because of the beauty, cheap food (and drink for that matter) and a raging nightlife. And now, even Budapest’s [...]
One of the most charming old city in Switzerland is this old cities of Bern. This medieval city old city center of Bern owns many historical buildings and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. Many of the landmarks are also designated as Swiss Cultural Properties of National Significance. Also known as [...]
Need an autumn break? Alicante in Valencia can give you a wonderful Spanish Autumn break. Alicante (also known as Alacant) is a popular place for Europeans to enjoy the Spanish sun kisses. Located in Valencia, Alicante is the capital of the Alicante Province. Below are some selected spots in Alicante for you to visit: Castle [...]
The Madeira Island is an autonomous region of Portugal, widely known as the island of eternal Spring, or the Garden Island in Europe. Madeira is made up mainly by 2 populated Islands, Madeira and Porto Santo, with some smaller unpopulated islands scattered around. Fuchal is the capital and the busiest city on Madeira Island. It [...]
Edinburgh, the old and modern Scottish City in Scotland, United Kingdom. If you want to see some Scottish culture but do not know from which city to start with, Edinburgh should be a handy place. In Edinburgh, you would be able to see the old town, where the old castle of Edinburgh (See here fore [...]
There are too many things to see and do in London, but one of those very attractive ones is to visit the vivid open-air markets in London. Most of them offers various types of products, from organic fresh produces, vintage clothing to antiques, you would be able to find the unique market culture. Below are [...]
Krakow, located in the southern region of Poland, is the capital city of Lesser Poland, Malopolskie. Being the second largest city in Poland, Krakow offers you multiple historical landmarks as well as picturesque Polish landscape. If you are looking for a relaxing Eastern Europe trip to get out from the big cities, Krakow is a [...]
Moomin World, referred as Muumimaailma in Finnish, is the theme park of the cartoon Moomin created by Tove Jansson. The theme park has received the Golden Pony Award 2007 by the Games & Parks Industry magazine, selected as the world’s 4th best theme park for children according to The Independent on Sunday in 2005 as [...]
