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Saranda and the Beautiful Albanian Riviera
August 16, 2010
Saranda and the Beautiful Albanian Riviera

Saranda is a southern city on the coast of the Ionian Sea, opposite Corfu, and is a good base for exploring this most beautiful part of the coast known as the Albanian Riviera. …

Cesky Krumlov – A Fascinating Medieval Town
August 11, 2010
Cesky Krumlov – A Fascinating Medieval Town

Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic is a picturesque medieval town that dates back to the 13th century and is straight out of a fairytale. Its name means ‘crooked meadow’ which is befitting as the …

The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain
July 16, 2010
The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain

Valencia is a city that ideally combines the vestiges of the past, which go back to the year 138 B.C., with the impressive construction of the present. Earlier this week, during #BlogTripFIB, …

Faces of the Azores – A Photo Essay
June 16, 2010
Faces of the Azores – A Photo Essay

What really struck me about the Azores, as much as its beauty, were its people. The people in the Azores are, by and large, a very friendly and kind population who actually like …

The Magic of Malta
June 14, 2010
The Magic of Malta

It’s with good reason Lonely Planet refers to “the magic of Malta.” Known for its golden, sun-kissed beaches, this tiny island country in the Mediterranean has all that – and more. Especially in …

The Ancient Town of Kuldiga, Latvia
June 12, 2010
The Ancient Town of Kuldiga, Latvia

With its well preserved medieval charm, the ancient town of Kuldiga is one of the most enchanting and magical places to visit in Latvia. Located about 150 kilometers from Riga, Kuldiga lies at the crossroads …

Terceira’s Imperios of the Holy Spirit
June 10, 2010
Terceira’s Imperios of the Holy Spirit

In sharp contrast to the Azores’ pale white parishes, the colorful imperios (theaters which are dedicated to the Holy Spirit) demand your attention with their bright embellishments and unique architecture. Imperios dating …

Whales in Lajes do Pico
June 3, 2010
Whales in Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico was the first settlement on the island of Pico, in the Azores, which became an important commercial fishing port and whaling center for many centuries. Its old stone houses with …

Biking in the French Countryside
May 25, 2010
Biking in the French Countryside

You do not have to qualify for the Tour de France in order to get a breathtaking view of the picturesque French countryside. Bike the Loire Valley where bike paths are becoming all …

The Budapest Spring Festival 2010
March 16, 2010
The Budapest Spring Festival 2010

The Budapest Spring Festival is one of Europe’s largest cultural festivals with over 200 different events and a combined attendance of around 200,000. Each year, during the last two weeks of March, visitors from all over the world…