Sea Cruises in Europe
Set sail on Europe’s high seas with a cruise. Explore the water and coastal destinations of one of Europe’s many cruise options, from big luxury cruise lines to chartering a small fishing boat.
Europe is home to a fascinating array of museums, devoted to every subject imaginable. From Vikings in the north, broken relationships in Croatia to vampires in Brasov. Here is the lowdown on Europes original and unusual museums.
Opened in March 2012 the Titanic Museum dominates the Belfast skyline with its striking, modern architecture. Built where the ship was launched 100 years previously, the museum offers a fascinating, interactive experience covering the ship’s construction, its sole voyage, and the underwater exploration that continues today.
The Stasi musuem is dedicated to the history of the former East German security services and is located in their old headquarters in Berlin. If the low tech listening devices on show are almost comical, hidden in everything from cat flaps to plant pots, the personal stories of those harrased by the service are not. The museum is revealing for anyone wanting to understand life in Europe before the fall of the Iron Curtain.
Located in beautiful park lands just outside Tallinn city centre, the Estonian Open Air Museum is a life size reconstruction of an 18th century rural village. With 72 separate buildings, the museum provides a fascinating insight into how life in rural Europe used to be.
Located in the capital of Croatia, the Museum of Broken Relationships was created by two Croatian artists, Olinka Vištica and Dražen Grubišić, after they broke up. Originally displaying instruments from their and their friends’ failed relationships, the museum has grown rapidly with donations from people from throughout Europe and the world.
Bran Castle is commonly referred to as ‘Dracula’s Castle,’ and, although the exact links with Bram Stoker’s character are not clear, it has become a site of pilgrimage for anyone interested in vampires. For everyone else, the building is a true fairytale castle and holds various exhibitions of Romanian art and furniture collected by Queen Marie.
The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao features large-scale contemporary art works as well as a collection of 20th Century pieces.However, the museum is most famous for its incredible building,which is regularly listed as one of the most important examples of modern architecture in the world.
Located in a magnificent art nouveau building in the centre of Brussels, The Musical Instrument Museum houses a large number of European and non-European instruments. The experience is not just a visual one as visitors are given infrared headphones in order to listen to musical extracts played on most of the instruments displayed.
Set sail on Europe’s high seas with a cruise. Explore the water and coastal destinations of one of Europe’s many cruise options, from big luxury cruise lines to chartering a small fishing boat.
Atop of European ranges you’ll find marvelous snowcapped peaks.
The Northern Lights are one of the most magical things you can experience in Europe. What makes it even better is that you can see them in multiple countries. Whether you’re in Ireland or Iceland, you can find yourself under the dancing natural lights. Browse this gallery to learn about some of the best places to witness the Northern Lights in Europe.
Europe is unique in every way. So, it’s no coincidence that it offers some of the most unique lodging options in the world. Whether you’re backpacking through Spain or you’re a spending a month in Norway for school, you’re sure to find an unforgettable place to sleep at night. Consider this gallery your guide to some of the most unique places to stay in Europe.
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During the summer many fruits ripen, so they have also become part of the traditional Slovak recipes. The cooked dough dishes are some of the most popular among them, where besides gnocchi and noodles, potato dumplings with fruit belong to. Many different kinds of fruit can be used for its preparation, but the most common are cherries, strawberries, apricots, plums and blueberries. As a topping/streusel curd, nuts, poppy seed or bread crumbs can be used.
With over a third of the population being under 24, Thessaloniki is Greece’s modern music, art, and culture capital.
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Sink your feet into the clear, cold waters of this hidden UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Netherlands and explore the natural wonders that await you.
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Mirabelle, the ‘golden fruit’, is known for being sweet and full of flavor. Have a look at this popular recipe and you’ll understand why French pastries are so famous.
Good wine accompanied by good music: nourishment for body and soul! This is all you need for a “gastro-jazz” jamboree. The 2016 installment of the oldest continuous annual jazz festival will pair up with the most popular wine festival of the Northern Alföld region to feature 33 jazz bands and 50 top-ranked Hungarian wineries to enchant jazz buffs as well as wine lovers.