Europe

With about 35,000 residents, Merano is the second largest town in the Italian region of South Tyrol . Today, slight more than 50% of the …

Bolzano, also called Bozen in German, is the capital of the German-speaking South Tyrol region of Italy. With a population of over 100,000 people, it …

For many people, Montenegro is still a relatively unknown entity and they have very little idea of what this small country on the Adriatic coast …

Warsaw first became the capital city of Poland in 1596, and after centuries of turbulent history, Warsaw today is a thriving city and Poland’s cultural, …

In Part 3 of this article series about Kapfenberg, Markus Kamper, marketing expert for the city, already provided a touristic portrait of the city and …

One reason why the Austrian city of Kapfenberg actually created the „world’s longest lipdub“ was to draw attention to the beauty of the city and …

In Part 1 of this interview we got know Kapfenberg, its ancient and recent history and how the idea for the world record-setting lipdub came …

PART 1: THE BACKGROUND Over the last 20 to 30 years, de-industrialization has hit many places in developed nations very hard. Cities that were once …

Vienna, the capital and largest city of Austria, is a city that brings together the past and the present. On top of being one of …

Madeira, Portugal  – The name just has a wonderful exotic ring to it. Located in the Atlantic Ocean, off the African coastlines of Marocco, Madeira …

In recent years, many more people have been discovering Romania travel opportunities and fallen in love with what this small nation has to offer. In …

“To have seen Italy without Sicily – is not to have seen Italy at all, as Sicily is the key to everything” – Goethe Sicily, …

Travel Spain: The Valencian Community – One of Spain’s Jewels Located in the southeast of Spain, the Valencian Community (Comunitat Valenciana in Valencian or Comunidad …

A Gem in the Heart of Europe During my trip in November I had a chance to explore Slovenia a little bit,with our brief stops …

In one of my searches on the Internet about interesting travel websites I found a site on sea kayaking in the Adriatic. I contacted the …

Through a friend of mine I met Dan and Judith,a professional couple in their 50s who spent two fabulous years in Provence,having traded their lovely …

For most of us with Slovak roots,meeting family in Slovakia is like the coming together of two worlds – two lifetimes.It’s like filling a hole …

This is the next article in a series of interviews with local experts from different regions. Jelena Jeca came to me through Facebook where I …

With its unique atmosphere, Venice (Venezia in Italian) – also known as the “Queen of the Adriatic” – is one of the world’s most romantic …

With its 1.8 million inhabitants, Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and the eighth largest city in the European Union.  It is located …

Located in the southeast of Germany (see map of Bavaria), Bavaria (Bayern in German) is the largest state of Germany and one of the most …

Located in Northern Spain, Santiago de Compostela is renowned for being the end point of the Way of St. James (also known as the Camino …

Regarded as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, Florence (Firenze in Italian) is a world-renowned city located in Tuscany (Toscana), Italy. With its breath-taking architecture …

Reflections about Berlin For many years I have been drawn to the south of Europe, to the Mediterranean area. The hot sun, the stunning landscapes, …

Located in Northern Europe, Scotland is a small country with a strong identity and a fascinating history. Although part of Great Britain since 1707, Scotland …

Sevilla (Seville in English) is and will always be considered one of the most popular and exciting places in Spain. Being the capital of Andalusia, …

Rome, the Eternal City, actually has a fairly compact layout and much of it can be covered on foot. During my 2010 trip to Rome …

Eastern Europe is one of the new frontiers of tourism. When the Soviet Union collapsed in the early 1990s, a completely new world order came …

Berlin is Germany’s largest and most multicultural city. More than 5 million people live in its metropolitan area and they hail from more than 190 nations. Berlin is a very dynamic, ever-changing and progressive city that continues to transform itself. No wonder it is the 3rd most visited place in Europe. This article will give you some great ideas of what to see and do in Berlin.

Of course you know by now that I have a true fascination for Spanish language and culture and Spain continues to one of my favourite …