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Balkan Peninsula
The wooded highlands and storied past of the Balkans have sheltered abundant cultures, languages and ethnicities. Begin your journey where historic cities blend with natural beauty. Explore legendary castles and give in to the enchantment of white beaches and deep green forests. Discover the painted monasteries, Black Sea resorts and often surprising centuries old wine culture. Trace ancient mythology and civilization throughout postcard worthy archeological sites. Mystery, history and uncommon …
Spain’s timeless windows
Spain invites you to journey through time, far from the crowds, to discover lesser-known corners where ancestral roots still whisper. Antequera, doorway to Europe’s earliest civilizations In the heart of Andalusia, Antequera offers one of Spain’s most evocative journeys into Europe’s ancestral past: authentic, and wonderfully off the beaten path. Wander among the Dolmens of Menga, Viera, and El Romeral, extraordinary megalithic monuments that reveal Bronze Age rituals and engineering. The …
Finland
Warmed by the Gulf Stream, Finland enjoys four distinct seasons. In the land of the Midnight Sun, the lush countryside basks in nurturing sunshine for 15 hours a day during summer. In the northern regions, the sun shines 24 hours a day for two months of the year. Follow the scenic King’s Road that stretches west of Helsinki to the 770-year-old former capital of Turku and east to the Lake District. Gaze upon the largest archipelago in Europe created by thousands of islands cradling the southern …
Fallas Bonfire - Festival of San José
Each spring, Valencia bursts into life with Las Fallas , one of Spain’s most spectacular and internationally renowned festivals. Marked by creativity, satire, fire, and celebration, the event showcases the city’s unique cultural identity and has been recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2016. At the heart of Las Fallas are the monumental and ephemeral sculptures known as ninots . Crafted from cardboard, wood, and modern materials, these towering figures are the …
Best of the Baltic
You will primarily utilize Euros, except in Poland. Make sure you have enough money of the local currency Złoty, or check for a local exchange bureau. Check the expiration date on your passport. If your passport is due to expire and it does not meet the Schengen requirements, you may be denied entry into certain European countries. In many cities, a lot of monuments tend to be closed on Sunday. Buy your tickets in advance and plan your visits taking into account days of closure and public …
Quirky, quirkier Finland
Top fun summer competitions across the country In Finland , competitions are anything but ordinary – they're downright quirky! Especially during the summer months , when days stretch endlessly under the glow of the midnight sun. From rocking out on invisible guitars to striking gold (literally) and hugging trees in the great outdoors, Finland knows how to add a fun twist to just about anything. Make sure to check out these four quirky summer competitions across the country that promise new …
Ireland goes for gold
A few of our favorite sporting events The island of Ireland is made up of marathon runners, mountain climbers, bike riders, hurling players and more. Also known to have a network of trails, tracks, rivers and roads through cityscapes, grasslands and auburn bogs stretching out to the craggy shores, giving us beautiful spaces to play the sports we love. They host exciting competitive and non-competitive events in case you want to join them! Up first on our list of sporting events are our Gaelic …
Latvia's exciting sports event
From basketball to marathons: a year of action Latvia is gearing up for an exciting array of sports events, offering something for every type of sports fan. Riga will host the Olympic Basketball Qualification Tournament in July. This crucial event will see top basketball teams from around the globe compete for a chance to secure their spot in the Olympic Games. The high stakes and elite competition promise thrilling games for basketball enthusiasts. The year 2024 will turn a new page in the …
Competitive games in Greece
Where history meets sportsmanship A healthy mind in a healthy body : it’s a saying we’ve all heard that has been considered across the ages as the key to well-being and sporting achievement. Since antiquity, the Greeks have thought athletic excellence and sportsmanship to be among the greatest attributes and virtues a citizen could have. After all, Greece is well known as the birthplace of the Olympic Games . The first Olympic Games took place in 776 B.C. in Olympia, Western Peloponnese. They …
Sports of all sorts in Estonia
Disc golf in summer, biathlon in winter Hemingway once wrote that you can find at least two Estonians in every port in the world. The same may be true of Estonian athletes – if there is a sport, an Estonian plays it. Estonia has produced top-ranking tennis players, rally drivers, fencers, skiers, and swimmers; even the NBA and NFL have Estonians on their rosters. Tallinn to host top disc golf events Estonia has also produced one of the best disc golf players in the world, Kristin Tattar. She …