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Discover Warsaw’s resilient spirit
Warsaw is a city in constant motion. It rebuilds, reinvents, and reimagines itself, a place where traces of history meet bold new visions. Modern museums stand beside time-honored monuments, Gothic spires rise alongside glass towers, and nature threads through the dynamic cityscape, in the green of its parks and the shimmer of the Vistula. Rooted yet full of momentum, Warsaw is both timeless and always becoming. Warsaw Old Town: UNESCO jewel rebuilt from ruins In the heart of one of Central …
Northeastern European adventure all year round
No matter the time of year, no matter the temperature, Europe’s Northeast is extraordinary. If you’re planning a trip there but aren’t sure which time to come, we put this article together to tell you what you can expect at any given moment of the year. Let’s get to it! Whether there’s snow on the ground or blossoms in the trees, Warsaw is a delight Summer : Summers in Warsaw are splendid, relaxed affairs enjoyed almost exclusively outdoors. Take in live music on the banks of the Vistula, …
Vilnius Pink Soup Fest
Thousands of city residents and guests getting together in the heart of Vilnius for the Vilnius Pink Soup Fest . The entire city is painted pink to celebrate Lithuania’s iconic summertime dish, šaltibarščiai, or cold beetroot soup, with costumes, activities and music. Attendees got to enjoy a scenic, 50-meter-long pink slide down Bastion Hill into a huge inflatable bowl of cold pink soup, to try a wide range of pink soup-based recipes, from ice cream to cocktails. Dating to at least the 18th …
Uncover Tallinn’s hidden magic
Tallinn feels like a city suspended between times. In its medieval heart, winding lanes twist between stone towers, while church bells echo across the rooftops. Beyond the Old Town walls, wooden houses lean into tree-lined streets, factories are reborn as creative hubs, and a seafront glimmers with possibility. It is this blend of ancient and modern, historic and innovative, that gives the city its magic. The medieval heartbeat: hidden gems of Tallinn's Old Town To enter Tallinn’s Old Town is …
Exploring Greece off-peak
Greece has it all: high mountains, deep forests, fertile plains, and an incredibly long coastline with amazing beaches. Low-season travels in Greece offer off-the-beaten-track experiences and beautiful memories. Nature enthusiasts will find taking part in the age-old activity of olive harvesting very interesting. In Greece, this takes place between October and December. Olive oil is a staple Greek food and has been much appreciated since antiquity. In ancient Athens, the olive tree was the …
Malta’s tastiest travel tips
Malta’s culinary identity is deeply rooted in its geography; Sicilian, North African, and Middle Eastern influences have shaped local cooking for centuries. Because this small Mediterranean archipelago has always relied on what the sea and the islands can provide, Malta naturally embraces the modern movement toward sustainability, local sourcing, and slow food values. The resulting cuisine is simple, hearty, and full of character! Traditional flavors with character At the heart of Maltese …
Festival of European Folk Craft
Since 1991, the Festival of European Folk Craft has brought the historic town of Kežmarok to life with traditional crafts, music, folklore, and medieval atmosphere. Inspired by the craft and guild traditions of this former royal town, the festival transforms Kežmarok into a lively open-air marketplace for three days each year. Visitors can watch more than 100 craftsmen and folk artists from Slovakia and abroad demonstrate dozens of traditional techniques, from heritage crafts to decorative folk …
ÚĽUV Master Craftsmen Days
Each year, Bratislava’s historic city center becomes a lively showcase of Slovak folk art during ÚĽUV Master Craftsmen Days. This free, family-friendly event celebrates traditional craftsmanship through live demonstrations, artisan presentations, a market of handmade products, and creative workshops for children led by the ÚĽUV School of Crafts , recognized in UNESCO’s Register of Good Safeguarding Practices for Intangible Cultural Heritage. Visitors can discover master-crafted items, learn …
Kiel Week (KiWo)
In northern Germany, Kiel Week (“Kieler Woche” or “KiWo”) brings together one of the world’s largest international sailing events and a major public festival. Each year, water sports enthusiasts from around the globe travel to Kiel , where the city transforms into a large celebration area on land and at sea. The program includes Olympic and non-Olympic regattas as well as surfing competitions. Visitors can watch impressive boats, ships, and yachts in action while exploring the waterfront and …
Switzerland
The iconic natural beauty of Switzerland’s mountains and mirror-clear lakes is legendary. Hike and gaze upon the Matterhorn and the Swiss Alps. Feel the inspiration of Europe’s highest and largest waterfalls. Ride cable cars or cog railways to Switzerland’s peaks. Choose from skis or snowshoes to play in the winter wonderland. Share the day’s pleasures over fondue made of cheese from iconic Swiss cows. Although not a sizeable country by area, Switzerland is huge in terms of diversity. Cultural …