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Europe through the Eyes of a Kid
Europe Makes Traveling with Children Easier Traveling internationally with your children can be difficult for a lot of reasons, but one of the hardest aspects of planning the trip can be accounting for everyone’s tastes and interests. While spending time in museums or going to wine tastings might be your ideal vacation, those activities might not appeal to the kiddos. That doesn’t mean your trip has to revolve around your kids, but you should try to plan at least one kid-centric activity a day. …
Must-Try Mediterranean Entrees
Eat Your Way from Spain to Turkey One of the best parts of international travel is getting to try the local cuisine, and some of the best dishes in Europe come from the countries on the Mediterranean Sea. Starting in Spain, we’ll highlight some great entrees from all around the coast and on into Turkey. Considered by many to be Spain’s national dish, paella comes from the coastal city of Valencia. Paella literally means “pan,” a reference to the large, shallow pans used to cook the rice and …
2019 European Capitals of Culture
Ιntroduced in 1985 with the noble aim of bringing our continent closer together, the European Capital of Culture scheme offered few early surprises. Plovdiv, Bulgaria Center of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Plovdiv is the European Capital of Culture in 2019 In the heart of Bulgaria, equidistant from the Aegean and Black Seas, Plovdiv lies on what was once a the most direct route between Europe and Constantinople, today’s Istanbul. 6,000 years of continuous inhabitation including Roman, Ottoman, …
2019 European Capitals of Smart Tourism
THE EU’S DRIVE FOR SMARTER TOURISM THE EU’S DRIVE FOR SMARTER TOURISM Helsinki and Lyon were the 2019 European Capitals of Smart Tourism! The European Capital of Smart Tourism competition recognizes the outstanding achievements of EU cities in smart tourism. Cities that take part are assessed on the tourism measures they have implemented across four categories: accessibility, sustainability, digitalization, and cultural heritage and creativity. From virtual reality to customised quality labels, …
European Hidden Treasure
The Eden Network Could you imagine so much variety in Europe? From Finland to Azores or From Malta to Ireland, 71 destinations decided to gather to promote sustainable tourism under two words: Eden Network. That means within these destinations you could walk with bogshoes on mires in Soomaa National Park (Estonia), listen to heaven within the Star Park of Zselic (Hungary), talk to bears in Wild Taiga (Finland) or eat local products with a Chef in Durbuy (Belgium)! The common goal of these …
A virtual tour of Troia, with Archaeologist Patricia Brum!
Diving head first into the archaeological sites of Europe is the best way to connect with this ancient, influential culture. That's what #HistoricallyCurious ambassador and archaeologist Raven does just about every day! The great news is that you can get a taste of her fascinating life by visiting one of her favorite sites in Europe —Troia. What is it like to explore the Roman Troia site? Watch this video Raven did with the Archaeologist Patricia Brum to find out. Patricia Brum is actually …
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_) …
Experiencing the 'Walk of Titano'
Experiencing the "Walk of Titano" What is local ambassador Sara Forcellini 's best tip when it comes to exploring her home of San Marino? Stay as long as you can! It's hard to discover centuries of history in this microstate in just a few days! We think she's spot on, as does our ambassador, Legianti, who interviewed her recently. What's the best way to approach a trip to this unique place? Sara and Legianti have got you covered. Watch this video for their full conversation, and keep reading …
Sibiu, Romania: The heart of contemporary theatre
Each year, the world's greatest theatre actors and their most adoring fans flock to the Romanian city of Sibiu for an extravaganza of the dramatic arts. Over ten days, renowned names from around the world perform at the Sibiu International Theatre Festival, putting on some 550 events to guests who journey there from nearly 75 countries. But all that aside, who better to tell you about this remarkable event than one of the actors who will be on stage? Meet Iustinian , an actor from the Romanian …
Tartu: a creative city of street art
One of the most exciting things about Estonia is that because it's off the typical travel path for most visitors, there remains much to be discovered—for tourists and visitors alike! Blend that with a vibrant artistic community, where creatives can express themselves at will, and you have the city of Tartu. To prepare for my visit, I spoke with a Tartu city official to get a local's take on what I-and you!—should do on a visit to this hidden corner of Estonia. Δείτε αυτή τη δημοσίευση στο …