The Balkans is a region in Southeast Europe with various geopolitical and historical meanings, especially since the military conflicts of the 1990s in Yugoslavia. Currently all of the states are republics, but until World War II all countries were monarchies. The Balkan Peninsula is bounded by the Adriatic Sea to the west, the Mediterranean Sea and the Marmara Sea to...
Finland is the Land of a Thousand Lakes and actually the exact number is 187,888 lakes. However, it is also a land of thousands of forests with over 70% of Finland made of beautiful forest. But Finland has also the largest archipelago in the world with over 70,000 islands and on 20,000 of them there is some kind of accommodation. Finland is also the home of the real...
Hawaii is the most beautiful tropical place on earth. The Hawaiian archipelago is about 3,200 kilometers from the coast of the United States. We visited Oahu, the most cosmopolitan and beautiful island. Eighty percent of Hawaii’s population lives on Oahu. There are plenty of places and incredible beaches to visit. The island is relatively small and it has good...
The South Island of New Zealand has mountains, lakes, and glaciers. The world-renowned Mt Cook is in the South Island. Also the Fiordland National Park with Milford Sound. Abel Tasman National Park is the most beautiful marine park in New Zealand. Queenstown is the destination for adventure sports and skiing. Queenstown, set against the dramatic Southern Alps, offers...
Despite being a little girl, I have already visited the Aeolian Islands many times and each time they are as beautiful as the first time. Off the coast of Sicily, the Aeolian islands offer clear seas, breathtaking landscapes, and exceptionally good food. The best place to reach the Aeolian Archipelago is the town of Milazzo, in the north of Sicily.
Austria is the greenest country of Europe. We visited some of the most beautiful sights of the country, from Hallstatt to St. Gilgen, from Salzburg to Vienna. Austria has wonderful Alpine landscapes with mountain villages, lakes, rivers, and a beautiful countryside. It has baroque architecture and an Imperial history. And Austria is the birthplace of Mozart, Strauss...
Bratislava is the tiny capital of Slovakia, a tiny, little, and peaceful country in Europe. Bratislava boasts many historical buildings inside a charming old town center. Elegant cafes and lots of restaurants offering tasty local food make Bratislava perfect for relaxing and an easy-going place.