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Make traditional Czech glass
The best travel experiences happen when you’re doing, not just seeing. Crystal Valley in Czechia is an example of this. Admiring fine craftsmanship is great. But doing it yourself elevates everything. When you visit this region, you go to the heart of a wonderfully fiery heritage. Forge your own crystal, blow your own glass, learn about ancient traditions, and return home with wonderful memories. Become a glassmaker for a day Watching artisans shape glowing, molten glass is mesmerizing. More …
Exploring SalzburgerLand by public transport
Stepping onto an early morning bus, you scan your electronic ticket and find a window seat among chattering locals. Salzburg is waking up and excitement builds as the bus heads out of the city and into the mountains of the Austrian Alps. Passing through pretty villages, a whim makes you hop off to explore. That’s fine: the travel is free and another bus will be along soon. Because this is SalzburgerLand , an Austrian province where a pioneering scheme gives visitors free use of its extensive …
Discover the soul of Finland
“When you live in a country as cold as Finland,” says Malk, who visits regularly, “you want somewhere warm to go. That’s sauna.” People visit Finland for its vast, pristine Nordic wilds made even more magical by the glow of the Northern Lights or Midnight Sun. And most tourists try a sauna. But Finnish sauna is more than a tourist attraction: a deeper appreciation of sauna unlocks the unexpected upgrade of getting to the very soul of Finland – which makes sauna the perfect way to live like a …
Dutch classics, world-class art and artsy beaches
The Hague is the city of international law and a colorful mix of posh diplomats on one side and surfers on the other. Together with our locals, we’ve selected a diverse range of spots to explore the city, try traditional and typical local snacks, go for a swim in the ocean, and end in a seaside restaurant. Sounds like a great day, right? Enjoy! The city center: kroketten, history and local makers In the heart of The Hague, you can find plenty of famous buildings and museums. However, did you …
Eco-friendly adventures around Stockholm
“On the Arlanda Express into Stockholm, there’s an environmental message,” recalls Will from Chicago. “Highlighting that the train is all-electric. You just know that Sweden takes the environment seriously.” And with its pristine landscape of rugged coastlines, Arctic wilderness, magnificent pine forests and the thousands of islands in its archipelago, there is an understandable passion to preserve nature. Which makes visiting Stockholm about more than falling in love with the city’s art and …
Meet the Montenegrin makers
For a sure upgrade to your European exploration, you must visit Montenegro . It’s a country with it all: immense heritage , sparkling blue seas , fairytale forests , and ancient towns with Roman and medieval relics. The best way to dive into Montenegro? By meeting locals and taking part in their work to preserve what makes the country great. Whether it’s seeing blacksmiths pound steel into swords as their ancestors did a thousand years ago, watching fresh olive oil drip from a hand-powered …
Cycling the Atlantik Wall route in the Netherlands
Cycling the Atlantic Wall route is about more than tracing history through landscapes; it’s also about connecting with the people who live alongside it today. Traveling by bike opens moments of interaction that simply wouldn’t happen otherwise: conversations with locals on the cycle path, chats over coffee in small cafés, and encounters with volunteers whose personal stories bring these historic sites vividly to life. It’s this human connection, as much as the physical journey, that makes …
Embracing Germany’s carnival spirit like a local
You laugh as the friendly face of a jester leaps out of the crowd, joyfully casting confetti over the costumed revelers as they dance through the medieval streets to the sound of a brass band. This is fun, this is Carnival – one of Germany’s oldest, biggest and liveliest celebrations. Known variously as Karneval and Fastnacht, it is Germany’s answer to Mardi Gras! And it’s easy to see why. You can’t imagine a better way to immerse yourself in local culture than by joining in this centuries-old …
Dubrovnik off-peak
Breathing deeply, you feel a fresh Adriatic breeze carry the scent of the sea to your vantage point atop the towering city walls of Dubrovnik . This enchanting medieval city offers something for everyone year-round, but beyond the peak season, it reveals a more peaceful and authentic side. With fewer visitors, it’s the perfect time to explore the remarkable fortifications that encircle the Old Town—the sense of solitude helping you connect even more closely to their fascinating history. …
Spring in the south of France
“I’ve got mountains in my backyard and sea the other way,” laughs Johan from his home in Provence. “It’s the best of both worlds.” The south of France is famous for its sunshine, picturesque countryside, historic towns, fine wines and cuisine. And of course, the chic French Riviera with its beautiful sandy beaches. No wonder summer brings so many tourists to the region known as Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. But visiting off-peak in Spring is more than the responsible option, it also unlocks the …