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Reconnect with nature in Finland
Spending more time than you’d like in front of a screen? Bogged down by daily tasks? We’ve all been there. The ideal way to recharge and recenter is to set out on an adventure, deep in the natural world. A great place for that? My advice is: check out Finland’s Nuuksio National Park! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karilyn | Adventure Travel (@nobackhome) To help me—and by extension, you!—discover what’s possible in this Nordic paradise is wilderness guide Karoliina Säkö. So, what …
Glide Down Slovakia’s Crystal Rivers
From my point of view, it’s truly a shame how often Slovakia gets bypassed when people visit Central Europe. Where else are the mountains so majestic, the rivers so clear, the food so good, and the people so nice? The only answer is, you guessed it, Slovakia. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karilyn | Adventure Travel (@nobackhome) I recently spent several days rafting down the crystal waters of Slovakia’s wild Pieniny National Park. As my raft glided over the cool, clean waters, I …
Soak up music in Coimbra!
Aside from the scrumptious food, gorgeous views, and rich history, Portugal is known for its spirited music. If you’re like us and you want to feel melodies, to dance to them, check out the city of Coimbra, nestled against the Mondego River in the central west part of the country. Coimbra is home to a rich musical history. Whether you’re after the traditional Coimbra fado, once famously sung by the great Artur Paredes or Adriano Correia de Oliveira or you prefer the singer-songwriter genre, …
Trek through Croatia's gleaming countryside
The Croatian Long Distance Trail combines grand, old forests with mountains, valleys and meadows that sparkle with brilliant life. Altogether, that makes for an experience that would mark any #naturallycurious person for life. Want to get inspired for this trip? We've got you covered. Our ambassador Legianti is back again with this remarkable trail and many other off-the-beaten-path activities you can do in Croatia. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Y a n - t i (@theworldandme_) …
Symphonies of Sound
Classical Music in Europe Europe is the home of some of classical music’s most famous maestros. Today, travelers can experience the sweeping, exhilarating and emotional sounds of the world’s well-known classical music pieces in museums, concert halls and at classical music festivals. Listen and enjoy the suites, cantatas and concertos from the masters of sound and learn about the life and times of Europe’s amazing composers. Most of Europe’s cities and villages are populated with decorative …
Little-Known Destinations Are Finding Big Awareness
EDEN Awards Promote Sustainable Tourism Development across Europe The Kaunertal Valley in Austria is a land of continuous contrasts that mirror the changing seasons. The panoramic Kaunertal Glacier Road weaves through snow-covered forests and ends at eternal ice. Lush greenery, babbling brooks, and sweet-smelling pastures are all made accessible to guests with reduced mobility. That’s why The Kaunertal Valley was chosen as Austria’s most recent EDEN winner. The theme was accessible tourism. The …
Studying Abroad in Europe
Learning New Skills During Your Visit When you travel to Europe, it’s not just about enjoying the sights and sounds. It’s about immersing yourself in the culture to get even more out of your trip. That means jumping in head first to education experiences that you might not do otherwise. Whether you’re studying abroad in Europe for school or on a month-long sabbatical from everyday life, enjoy a wide range of experiences to truly enjoy European culture. Learn new languages It starts with the …
Music on the Brain
Learn about Music in Europe Even if the only music lesson you ever had was more than four presidential administrations ago, it’s never too late to learn and appreciate different kinds of music. Families, college students and lifelong learners flock to Europe to take advantage of its plentiful opportunities for cultural enrichment through music. If you want more out of your trip to Europe than just a stamp in your passport, why not arrange to have a private music lesson through a university or …
European Street Art
If you ever found yourself strolling on a summer’s day through the center of Łódź, Poland, one of the country’s biggest cities and a former industrial hub, you would notice something striking—on seemingly every third or fourth block, a talented artist has created a remarkable work of street art. On Sienkiewicza Street number 18, for example, you would come face to face with a colorful, whimsical, building-size portrait of the virtuoso Polish-American pianist Arthur Rubinstein based on the …
View from the Top
Discover Europe’s Most Beautiful Mountain Towns Get your camera ready. Once you’ve laid eyes on Europe’s most charming mountain villages, you may not want to put it down. You also may not ever want to leave. These are the places that fairy tales are made of, only they happen to be real. From medieval villages in Spain to traditional timber chalets in Switzerland, to the towering mountain-side fortresses of San Marino, these small but fully functioning towns are waiting to warmly welcome …