11 Best Hotels in Istanbul

11 Best Hotels in Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul, where do we have to start. Thanks to its unique geographical position, spread over two continents, Turkey’s largest city is endowed with enchanting nature and multicultural textures. The atmosphere is really alive, in line with modern dynamic life. With a history that stretches back to 2500 years, each neighborhood has its own food, culture,…

11 Best Hotels in Pula

Set close to the Istrian peninsula’s base, Pula is a historic Croatian city. Once a major settlement of the Illyrian tribe, it grew and prospered as a colony of the ancient Roman Empire. Today, it continues to grow as a major tourist destination. Set beside the shimmering Adriatic Sea, it draws beach lovers from all…

11 Best Hotels in Burgas

11 Best Hotels in Burgas

The Black Sea coastal city of Burgas in southeastern Bulgaria is fairly young, having been developed in the 19th century. Yet, it draws visitors from all over because of its myriad attractions. Whether you’re thinking of going on a beach holiday, exploring archaeological sites and museums, or admiring diverse flora and fauna, you’ll find plenty…

Top 12 Things To Do In Zadar

Top 12 Things To Do In Zadar

Rather surprisingly, hordes of tourists have not yet descended on Zadar, the oldest continuously inhabited city in Croatia and the second-largest metropolis in Dalmatia. Zadar has a rich and varied history right from the Late Stone Age, to its Roman era and invasion by the Huns. In the early 15th century Zadar was sold by…

Top 12 Things To Do In Gdansk

Top 12 Things To Do In Gdansk

Gdansk or Danzig (in German) is a Polish port city stationed at the mouth of the Motlawa River on the coast of the Gdansk Bay (of the Baltic Sea). Originally a center for European merchants, Dutch traders, and shipbuilding, the city, later on, flourished as a major center of art, architecture, and education in Poland.…

Top 12 Things To Do In Zakopane

Top 12 Things To Do In Zakopane

Zakopane often referred to as the ‘winter capital of Poland‘ is a town located in the extreme south of the country at the foot of the beautiful Tatra Mountains. Its location makes it a preferred destination for hiking, skiing, and tourism. Zakopane was only a small village in the mid 17th century with only 43…

Top 12 Things To Do In Edirne

Top 12 Things To Do In Edirne

The city of Edirne, or Odrin as it was historically known, was the third capital city of the Ottoman Empire and the site of numerous sieges and battles. In fact, Edirne has the dubious distinction of being the most frequently contested place on the globe. The Ottoman influence on the city is evident in the…

Top 12 Things To Do In Pula

Top 12 Things To Do In Pula

Pula, the largest city in Istria County, Croatia is renowned for the number of ancient Roman buildings and structures that it has. The city has been around since ancient times with plenty of historical evidence to prove it. Remnants of the Roman influence on the city are also found in many places. During the Roman…

Top 12 Things To Do In Burgas

Top 12 Things To Do In Burgas

Burgas is what you can consider being the bridge between natural beauty and the modernity of the human civilization. The city is known to be the seat of Bulgarian trade, Bulgarian tourism, and Bulgarian culture. The history of the city will take you back to the times of the Ottomans under whose reign, Burgas flourished…

11 Most Beautiful Villages In Turkey Worth Visiting

11 Most Beautiful Villages In Turkey Worth Visiting

You know Ephesus and the ancient Greek ruins of the 10th century B.C. You’ve heard about Pamukkale and its calcite terraces of thermal waters. You stand in awe of Aya Sofya and its elaborate mosaics and august structure. But you’ve probably missed the small yet stunning villages of Turkey. This article list the 11 most…

Top 8 Things To Do In Odessa

Top 8 Things To Do In Odesa

Situated on the Black Sea shore, Odesa is the summer capital of Ukraine and its third-largest city. This charming city was founded in 1794 and is a relatively young city compared to Kiev or Lviv. However, a great number of architectural and cultural monuments, as well as the warm Black Sea and delicious cuisine, attract…

10 Hidden Gems You Must Visit In Croatia

10 Hidden Gems You Must Visit In Croatia

As one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, Croatia is a country known for places like Dubrovnik, Split or Zadar. But there is much more to it – unlike other Croatian destinations which are well known in European and global terms, these destinations have not yet caught the eye of an average tourist.…

A Visit To The Hot Springs of Pamukkale

A Visit To The Hot Springs Of Pamukkale

The Mediterranean is one of my favorite spots in the world. You never know what new gem you will find throughout the journey. This time, I went to Turkey to visit the dazzling city of Pamukkale located in southwestern Anatolia.[booking_product_helper shortname=”pamukkale”] Pamukkale, which in Turkish means “Cotton Castle”, is a fantastic spectacle, made up of petrified…

5 Most Beautiful Towns In Poland

5 Most Beautiful Towns In Poland

3We were asked by a few readers “which town in Poland do you consider to be the most beautiful”, but we couldn’t choose one. From majestic castles in Malbork and a sprawling market square in Kazimierz to snow-tipped mountain settings in Zakopane. Here are our picks of the 5 Most Beautiful Towns In Poland. Chocholow 1 Most…

Top 6 Things To Do In Split

Top 6 Things To Do In Split

Split is the second-largest Croatian city (after Zagreb) and one of the oldest in the country with more than 1,700 years of history. Perched on the Adriatic sea and built around the Roman ruins of Diocletian’s Palace, Split is a favorite of sun-seekers, foodies and history buffs alike with a combination of ancient history, contemporary…

Top 9 Things To Do In And Around Antalya

Located on the Mediterranean coast of Southwestern Turkey, Antalya is a charming city that boasts of breathtaking cliffs and mountains. There are plenty of ocean-view restaurants, large shopping malls, historic sites, pebbled beaches and if you enjoy the nightlife, this town has plenty of bars and lounges to discover. Antalya is a terrific city to…

Top 8 Things To Do In Wrocław

Top 8 Things To Do In Wroclaw

Situated on the Odra River, Wrocław is the historical capital of the Silesian province and the 4th largest city in Poland after Krakow, Warsaw and Lodz. Maybe it is not the first city you think of when visiting Poland, but you should. Beautiful, well-preserved streets, over 100 colorful bridges, bohemian architecture scattered throughout 12 islands,…

Top 6 Things To Do In Moldova

Top 6 Things To Do In Moldova

Moldova is a small European country that stands landlocked in the continent’s eastern part. It stands surrounded by Romania in the west and Ukraine in the north. Before World War II, it was part of Romania. After World War II, it belonged to the Soviet Union until 1991, when it gained its independence. Moldova’s remote yet…

Top 9 Things To Do In Minsk

Top 9 Things To Do In Minsk

Minsk, the beautiful capital of Belarus, is an ancient city with a rich history, traditions, culture, and arts. It is situated in Eastern Europe, 340 km (213 miles) northeast of Warsaw and 120 km (75 miles) southeast of Vilnius. Minsk was almost completely destroyed in the second world war and was rebuilt during the Soviet time. Till 1991 it…

Top 10 Things To Do In Dubrovnik

Top 9 Things To Do In Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is one of the world’s most magnificent walled cities with its sublime location, fronting the calm blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. It is the highlight of any Croatian holiday with festivals, beaches, galleries and islands, Dubrovnik is the Mediterranean’s most unmissable sight at any time of year. Now a Unesco world heritage site, the Old Town and its…

Top Things To Do In Zagreb

Top 8 Things To Do In Zagreb

Zagreb, a true European treasure, is the largest city of Croatia and an important hub placed at the crossroads of Central Europe, the Mediterranean and the Balkans. It started as a small village named Andautonia 2000 years ago and it is now a fast-growing city and an important economic center. Most of the electric machines…

Top Things To Do In Krakow

Top 6 Things To Do In Krakow

Krakow, the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland, is a very special city. Locals say that the name Krakow came from a ruler named Krakus who built the city above a cave that was home to a ravenous dragon. However, Krakow is more than legends, it became a UNESCO World Heritage…

Top 7 Things To Do In Bratislava

Top 7 Things To Do In Bratislava

Bratislava, formerly called Pressburg, is just starting to gain popularity on the European tourist route and for those of us that enjoy smaller crowds and cheaper prices, this beautiful city is still largely untouched and unexplored. Bratislava has a mild continental climate, with wide differences between temperatures in summer and winter which make it a…