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Latvia of the Baltics

March 9, 2020

House of Blackheads, Riga, Latvia
While Latvia is often described as a vast, unspoilt parkland with just one city, its capital Rīga, we found several exciting locations across this small country with a rich and colourful history.  Latvia its on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea and together with its sister countries, Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south, they are appropriately known as the Baltic Republics. While Lithuania has the largest population overall, the Latvian city of Riga is the most populated capital city of the Baltics. Riga is also, debatably, the most interesting city to [MORE...]

Albania’s Riviera of the Ionian Sea

November 18, 2019

Ksamil Albania Riviera
Albania has been Europe’s most intriguing enigma while it has been closed to outsiders for much of the 20th century. During this time, the country has been rumoured to have some of the most spectacular mountains, ancient ruins, historic fortress towns, turquoise Mediterranean coves, and long stretches of sandy [MORE...]

Cyprus – A divided island

May 23, 2019

Monachus Arch, Ayia Napa, Cape Greco, Republic of Cyprus.
The Mediterranean island of Cyprus is a divided island where the Turkish Cypriots live north of the demilitarized zone, and Greek Cypriots to the south.  The predominantly Greek population of the Republic of Cyprus live uncomfortably, and with regret, south of their Turkish neighbours. Welcome to a guitar-shaped island that claims to be the birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love! An island with an amber-coloured sweet dessert wine – commandaria – recognised as the world’s oldest named wine, dating back to the 13th century. Here, ancient tombs are carved from solid [MORE...]

10 Highlights of Europe’s Lilliputians

November 6, 2018

Europe Smallest Lilliputian countries
We count down Europe’s ten smallest countries based on land area and are amazed by the many unexplored secrets offered by these “Lilliputian” countries. Though tiny by land area, they are packed with surprises, even to the most seasoned travellers. [MORE...]

Wines of the Dolomites

August 7, 2018

Elisabetta Tosi Italy wine
Wines of Italy's Dolomites region - written by Elisabetta Tosi, an experienced Italian freelance wine journalist and wine blogger, and new media consultant. From Valpolicella (close to Verona, in Veneto region) where she lives, she usually writes about Italian wines and wineries for international online and offline magazines, and is always ready to jump into new travel adventures. [MORE...]

The Dolomites – Proudly Italian

August 6, 2018

Dolomites, Italy
The Italian Dolomites - Imagine a fusion between the Swiss Alps and the mountains of Torres del Paine in the southern Chilean Patagonia region. Think Dolomites! Proudly Italian. We explore the Italian Dolomites Mountains with Daniele Sommavilla who grew up in the area and remains a frequent year-round visitor. [MORE...]

Europe’s Lilliputian Countries

February 5, 2018

Europe's Lilliputian Countries
Come along as we explore Europe’s Lilliputian Countries. “Lilliput” is a fictional island in the novel “Gulliver’s Travels” by Jonathan Swift (1667 – 1745) and according to Gulliver, the islanders, referred to as the Lilliputians, were extremely small. [MORE...]

10 Cool Excitements in Lapland

July 4, 2017

Northern Finland, Lapland
Also known as Sápmi, Lapland includes the Nordic regions of Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Russia. It has traditionally been inhabited by the Sami people, known in English as “Lapps” or “Laplanders”. Thinking about Lapland, the word itself may cast some images of colourful Laplanders, known as the Sámi peoples, roaming reindeer, the home of Santa Claus, the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), and the midnight sun. But, there is a lot more to Lapland than you ever imagined. Sadly, Lapland is not what it used to be. Nowadays, the traditional Sámi people constitute only a small minority [MORE...]
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