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Europe – Come Join The Festivities!
One of the best ways to witness the diversity of Europe is to participate in one of the many festivals - be it celebrating a saint, food , film or even the circus. …
Beyond Merry-Go-Rounds
Push your limits at Europe’s most exhilarating and unusual theme parks! …
Relaxed family outing in Debrecen
Just a ten-minute walk from the city centre is one of Debrecen’s most popular locations, with numerous activities on offer under the 100-year-old trees for young and old alike. …
Feel the Creative Current of Cologne
In the heart of Cologne, there’s a very special establishment that serves rich, hot coffee during the day, and then when the sun sets, transforms itself into a lively bar, where young people from the neighborhood gather. Hallmackenreuther is indicative of so much about what makes Cologne an attractive place: this is a city of vibrant, creative energy, where in every quarter of the city, people seem to be eating well, making art, and enjoying themselves. View this post on Instagram A post shared …
Swap landmarks for local markets
W henever I embark on a trip , I’m always on the hunt for vibrant, authentic local life. Souvenir kiosks don’t interest me. I will always skip the duty-free shops and tourist zones, where people are more likely to approach you in English than their native language. What do I search for instead? Market squares with vendors selling antiques, local artisans transforming ancient techniques to create moderncraft s , galleries w h ere artists are pushing the boundaries of what creativity …
Go green in Estonia
Visit Tartu — Estonia’s sustainable second city Tartu is Estonia’s second-largest city, yet it’s home to many of the country’s most important “firsts”: the first university, the first song festival, and now the first city in Estonia to take part in the European Commission’s 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities initiative. Tartu is Estonia’s cultural and intellectual hub, where history and innovation go hand in hand. Dating back to 1030, it’s the oldest city in the Baltic states, but its …
Green Dutch cities
Visit the cities of tomorrow in The Netherlands The Netherlands keeps innovating to make its cities, villages, and everything in-between greener and more sustainable . Finding new and improved solutions in the battle against climate change and to create a thriving and healthy environment for future generations is deeply embedded in the Dutch DNA. There is a wealth of sustainable adventures in the Netherlands for you to experience this summer. Book your stay at the Hotel Jakarta in Amsterdam , …
Traveling in Europe while making things with your hands
Two brothers anchored their trip to the continent with distilling, ski-making, and mosaics Anyone who knows me knows I love to make things with my hands. At home, I knead dough into crusty loaves of bread. All the shelves in my apartment were built and installed by me. Last year, I even laid my own brick terrace where I now sit, writing this article and drinking a cup of coffee made from beans I roasted myself. When the pandemic subsided and travel once again became possible, my brother Jim and …
Unfold your creativity in Germany
Sustainable experiences to inspire the heart Get inspired by Germany’s wide range of exciting activities. Germany is often called the land of poets and thinkers , yet you can find all kinds of art in Germany. Whether you’re someone who likes to go out in nature and be enchanted by stunning scenery or you marvel at literature, art, and museums between our cities and countryside, inspiration can be found everywhere. Fine arts and literature in German cities In addition to classic museums, many …
Creative Ireland awaits
Explore your artistic side on the island As a land well known for inspiring saints, scholars, filmmakers, and writers, you’re sure to love these artistic pursuits across the island of Ireland. Ireland’s literary heritage combined with its idyllic landscapes makes it an ideal location for a creative writing course. With awe-inspiring landscapes, the west of Ireland is a must for any writer. At The Creative Writer’s Workshop , writers can embark on retreats surrounded by Connemara’s smattering of …