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The Netherlands is known for its beautiful canals in the heart of cities like Amsterdam and Utrecht. But outside of the major cities you will find a lot of well preserved star shaped fortress towns. Contrary to the fortifications of regular middle ages cities who …
Grandiose old world churches have become the hallmark of Europe. Throughout history churches have accumulated incredible amounts of wealth which they used to create gigantic churches and extravagant cathedrals in an attempt to bring people closer to God. And we as travelers get to enjoy …
Located in the heart of Switzerland, the city of Lucerne boasts of immense beauty, culture, and history. It is one of the few remaining Swiss cities that has managed to maintain its medieval architecture with a bit of added modernity. Among other things, a lot …
The most famous and arguably most alluring place in the Middle East must be Dubai, with its unique and record breaking architecture, some of the biggest shopping malls on the planet and a great coastline to spend your summers on. That’s why we also made …
Eurovision 2021 is going to be held in Rotterdam. Rotterdam is known as being the most modern city of the Netherlands, with many incredible things to do. So to prepare our readers for the upcoming Eurovision we wrote this guide where we go over all …
Croatia has since long been home to some of Europe’s most appealing travel destinations. Since its War of Independence way back in the 1990s, Croatia has captured the hearts of tourists from all over the world with its exciting mix of medieval cities, historic ruins, …
In The Netherlands there is a place where fairytales come to life. In the Efteling theme park you will find wonderful attractions for the whole family. From rollercoasters to rides past dancing puppets to giants and fairytale forests. As the Netherlands is a pretty small …
Spain is known for its laid back population and vibrant celebrations. You can say a lot about Spanish people, but they certainly know how to party. In this blog we will dive into the greatest celebrations Spain has to offer. Sometimes it’s easier to show …