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Explore your creativity in Romania
Have you tried this? Exploring the countryside is a great way to see wonderful landscapes, experience local traditions and cuisine, and make new friends. Visitors who want to try the traditional way of working the land will find many opportunities with hosts in the villages of Romania. Traditional crafts are a significant part of Romania’s cultural heritage, and travelers can enjoy these arts at their very source with the artisans. Romania is part of the Living Human Treasures UNESCO Program …
Exploring Slovenia's handicrafts
Slovenian towns writing creative stories You’ll find intriguing places connected with rich history and traditional crafts dotted all over Slovenia. Many have become synonymous with their locally-designed products, such as lace, woodwork, pottery, and forged iron. Local arts and crafts reflect the diverse landscapes and characters of individual areas . Local artisans are keen to reveal their knowledge and skills to visitors. Start your journey in southwest Slovenia in Ribnica , the cradle of …
Discover the beauty of Czech glass
Visit the unforgettable Crystal Valley The UN declared 2022 the International Year of Glass. Learn more about this wonderful material and attempt to create a glass object with your own hands. You will find plenty of opportunities for this in Crystal Valley, a traditional glassmaking area in the Jizerské and Lužické mountains, where Czech crystal and glass beads were born hundreds of years ago. Take a look at our tips, you'll be sure to have a fantastic visit. Experience what it's like to be a …
Croatia's beauty in stone
The know-how of dry-stone walling The art of dry-stone walling has been used for centuries throughout Croatia and was inscribed on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2018. The process involves stacking stones upon on other without using other binding materials except dry soil. Dry-stone structures are spread across most rural areas, mainly on steep terrain, inside and outside inhabited spaces. However, they are also found in urban areas. Almost all islands along the …
Hungary’s top spa experiences
Budapest: thermal bath capital of the world No other capital city has as many thermal baths as Budapest. They are refreshing, rejuvenating, healing and inspiring. Some offer bathing under the stars , “ spartys ” , or you can soak in beer, play chess in the pool , or travel back in time. T hermal water come from hot springs deep below the surface and were used by the Romans and Ottomans centuries ago. As the hot water travels under the ground it mixes with rich minerals that are beneficial for …
Unwind across Switzerland
Recharge your batteries in Swiss thermal spas Switzerland is one of the best places in the world to relax and unwind during your vacation. One of the most calming activities you can enjoy here is visiting a thermal spa. Switzerland has numerous thermal baths; find which one will best allow you to unwind with perfect ease. For centuries, thermal spas have been known for their mineral-rich, healing waters, exceptional for boosting the immune system and renewing skin, hair, and overall …
The power of Slovak spas
Come relax and heal in the heart of Europe Did you know that Slovakia is a spa powerhouse? R arely in Europe are found s uch high-quality medicinal waters and spa facilities with a centuries-old tradition and history as in Slovakia. Enjoy the mud in Piešťany Piešťany is one of the most famous spa towns in the world and is even called the cradle of world balneology. Piešťany spa island, where healing waters spring forth, is a unique place that was loved by Napoleonic soldiers and Arab …
SPAtacular Estonia!
Visit Pärnu for health, romance, and family fun Geese might head south for the winter, but spa lovers head to Estonia . Estonians are so fond of spas that they have one of the highest rates of spas per capita in Europe — there are over 40 spas in this country of 1.3 million people! Those who are serious about relaxation and rejuvenation head to Pärnu . The history of Pärnu goes back to the Middle Ages when it was a key city on the Hanseatic trade route . Then , in the 19th century , it …
Thermal Travels
Since ancient times, people have been drawn to hot mineral springs, the healing waters that bubble to the surface in the heart of each of Europe's spa towns. These places, with their long, unrivalled tradition of welcoming guests, have been centers of health and well-being for centuries, shaping a spa culture that is a unique part of European heritage. The story of the European Route of Historic Thermal Towns is woven into the fabric of Europe and its people. Spa towns play a significant part …
German spa tradition
Health spas and resorts – a little time out If you want to get away from it all and relax, Germany is the place for you. Experience various wellness therapies that will contribute to heal ing body and soul at o ver 350 health spas and resorts . These oases are just waiting to pamper you with sensational feel-good experiences in water, in the mountains , or a midst green meadows and forests. Sebastian Kneipp and the origin of German wellness In Bad Wörishofen , Sebastian Kneipp developed his …