Most people hear the word bison and think about the massive mammals roaming through the grasslands of North America. But their once nearly extinct cousin, the European Bison, inhabits dense forests in Eastern Poland. I recently had a chance to see it. How should you plan your visit to Białowieża Forest to maximise the chances of spotting […]
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I am someone who rarely follows the popular touristy hot spots. Not because I think they aren’t exciting but because the crowds easily overwhelm me and take away the joy of seeing even the most stunning location. Mount Vesuvius in Italy surely doesn’t fall under the ‘off-the-beaten-path’ category, yet it is still possible to enjoy
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Ever since I was little, I dreamt of taking a Swiss train and travelling to the Alps. See the Matterhorn, experience the Almleben, get stuffed with fondue and stare at the bridges, passes and peaks through the window. The dream came through, first in 2010 when I spent four months in Switzerland working as an au-pair and again
Interrail in Switzerland. Can you travel cheaply by train in Switzerland? Read More »
During the brutal communist regime of Enver Hoxha, Albania was the most isolated and inaccessible country in Europe. For four decades, tourists couldn’t visit this little Balkan country, shrouded in an aura of mystery. It remains an off-the-beaten-track destination, but more and more foreigners make it to Albania to discover its beautiful nature. If you
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now, serenity, northern lights and reindeers – the Norwegian winter wonderland is best discovered with skis attached to your feet. Being the cradle of Nordic skiing, Norway offers the best conditions for those who want to escape busy alpine skiing resorts and find some solitude and connection with nature. How to organise your skiing holiday in the land of the Vikings?
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One of the most scenic roads in Switzerland, the Furka Pass rises to 2,429 metres. Featured in the James Bond movie Goldfinger, it’s been attracting motorists, motorcyclists, and cyclists from all over the world. But visiting the Furka Pass is not only about driving tight hairpins. Read this guide to prepare for the ride and
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Located on the peripheries, Korçë rarely makes it to the list of the best places to visit in Albania. The competition is hard. The museum cities of Berat and Gjirokaster, the sunny beach towns by the Adriatic, and the wild Accursed Mountains – Albania has simply too many tourist attractions. You can’t be too surprised
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Untouched by mass tourism, Albania is one of the best European destinations for outdoor lovers. With rugged and unexplored mountains and stunning Adriatic coast, this Balkan country offers plenty of fun for the wild souls, from rafting, through bird watching to backcountry skiing. If you’re looking for ideas for adventurous holidays, even on a budget,
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While most people travel to the Maramures region of Romania to experience its peaceful and serene rural life, visiting The Memorial of the Victims of Communism and of the Resistance in Sighetu Marmației is a sombre experience. The former prison is a testimonial of the darkest pages in Romania’s modern history. In the 1950s, almost 200 of
You don’t talk ill about the dead. The authors of the colourful graves in Romanian Săpânța disregard this rule. With dark humour and incredible directness, they disclose people’s flaws and describe how they died. Welcome to the Merry Cemetery – a graveyard with no taboos, where death is a topic to laugh at. Merry Cemetery
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