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Experience Latvian spa culture
Get to know traditional wellness rituals Have you ever heard of beer massage or wine therapy? How does a chocolate massage sound? Or one with an amber stone ? Would you be interested in a treatment that uses the pleas ing properties of flowers, juices, herbs, berries, or honey? You can experience all this and more by getting to know the characteristics of Latvian spa rituals. The procedures using natural remedies and various medicinal plants can help you not only to relax your body and mind …
Ireland’s spa getaways
Escape to Ireland’s serene spas Tucked away in Ireland’s most tranquil spots, you’ll find some of the finest and most luxurious spas anywhere . Ireland’s spas have been gaining attention worldwide. County Wexford’s Monart Spa is widely regarded as one of the best spas in the world, and it was selected as among the top 10 destinations in the world by Forbes magazine. Ireland's spas are also renowned for their magnificent setting s , ranging from opulent castles set on vast estates to modern, …
Finland's must-visit public saunas
Discover Europe's best sauna destination! There is nothing more Finnish than sauna; many Finns think you can’t grasp Finland or its culture without bathing in a sauna. Saunas have proven health benefits, like improving circulation and firing up the body’s sympathetic nervous system. They promote a feeling of relaxation, as the soothing heat invites you to hang loose and breathe deeply. Did you know that there are in fact 3 million saunas in Finland? Most saunas are in private homes and summer …
Discover summer in Germany
Everything for your sustainable journey With long, sunny days and rising temperatures, the best time for outside adventures begins — it is summer in Germany! Here you’ll find the best sustainable experiences and activities, whether hiking and swimming, delicious tastings, or eco-friendly accommodation. Outdoor Activities Summer offers several opportunities for exciting outdoor activities with a focus on sustainable experiences. The power of the natural world yours to discover in 16 national …
Creative cities in Poland
Explore vast culture and entertainment potential Thanks to a wide range of cultural and entertainment attractions in Poland , even the most demanding tourists will have a great time and enjoy an experience that will remain in their memory for a long time. Poland currently has five cities belonging to the UNESCO Creative Cities network . Kraków: City of Literature Kraków was the first Polish city to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2013. It is the Polish city most visited by foreign …
Serbia’s Creative Past
Let us introduce you to a story of finding creativity in clay Is it easy or difficult to be creative today, in the era of digital technology? How much do we encourage our creativity? The good people of this region in the west of Serbia will tell you the story of Zlakusa, a place near the city of Užice with unique pottery. Earthen pots and other vessels have been handmade here for three centuries in a unique process with special materials, clay and calcite, on a manual pottery wheel and vessels …
Budapest’s best urban art
See massive murals and small pop-up sculptures Massive murals, small pop-up sculptures, and ruin bars full of random décor…. Striking paintings brightening the city, old firewalls serving as huge canvasses, strange figures appearing as if from nowhere – Budapest is brimming with urban art. Near the Synagogue on Rumbach Sebestyén Street, a lavish portrait of Empress Elisabeth welcomes you to the district named after this Habsburg royal. Erzsébetváros , Elizabeth Town, today is filled with …
Czechia for young travelers
Tips for adventure and trips in Czech cities Whether you arrive in Prague, Brno, or Ostrava, you’ll be thrilled. Cities in the Czech Republic offer a wealth of experiences and are also great starting points for trips. Travelling around Czechia is easy! Just download the My Train app by Czech Railways to find connections and buy tickets, and you’re all set! In the capital city you have to visit Prague Castle and take the picturesque streets of Malá Strana down to the famous Charles Bridge , …
Traveling to Europe with teens: our perfect quad!
Here’s how the Martinson family discovered that traveling with their teenaged sons made for an unforgettable experience Here’s one of the most tired clichés: teenagers are difficult. Anyone who has ever watched a Hollywood movie or read a pulpy novel or just existed in the last fifty years can parrot this banality at will. As parents of two boys (eighteen and sixteen), my wife Veronica and I have, it has felt like, lived this cliché for the last few years. All of this is to say that when we …
Young Romania
Unforgettable summer experiences From amazing nature to rich city life, Romania has many exciting activities to try! Nature is impressive, with exquisite landscapes and diverse topography encompassing high mountains, such as the Carpathians in the middle of the country, plus hills, plateaus, plains, the world-renowned Danube Delta, and the Black Sea Coast. The Romanian Carpathian Mountains (47% of the mountain chain is in Romania) are divided into three groups: the Eastern, Western, and …