a white fairy-tale like castle at the background with some flowers in red in the foreground, the Hluboka Castle in South Bohemia, Czech Republic

18 Amazing Day Trips from České Budějovice

South Bohemia, one of Czech Republic’s historical and geographical regions, will surprise you with the diversity of places it has to offer. There are quaint little villages, lovely towns, dreamy castles, beautiful nature parks. Whatever type of a traveller you …

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A whimsical fairytale castle with ornate towers and domes sits surrounded by trees and greenery under a partly cloudy sky. Efteling Theme Park in the Netherlands

Efteling: Where Fairy Tales Come to Life

There’s a place in the Netherlands where fairy tales come to life. Literally. You can see the wolf knocking on the door of the house of the seven young goats or the red shoes of Karen that never stop dancing. …

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best European city breaks autumn, brightly painted houses and boats in a harbour, Nyhaven in Copenhagen, Denmark

12 Best Cities to Visit in Europe in Autumn

Autumn is one of the best times for a city break in Europe. The summer crowds disappear, hotel prices drop, and parks, canals and boulevards turn shades of gold, amber and deep red. Even Europe’s busiest cities suddenly feel calmer …

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Holasovice UNESCO Czech Republic; historical village Holasovice with South Bohemian Folk Baroque

Holašovice – from Ghost Village to World Fame

Abandoned after the Second World War and carefully restored decades later, Holašovice is one of the most remarkable villages in the Czech Republic. The village is famous for its exceptionally preserved South Bohemian Folk Baroque architecture, a distinctive rural style …

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blue flowers in front with colourful houses and a tower at the background, the town square in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic itinerary, 4-days in South Bohemia

South Bohemia in 4 Days: Castles and Charming Towns

Most travellers to the Czech Republic (often shortened to Czechia) focus on Prague, sometimes adding a quick day trip to Český Krumlov, the country’s most famous UNESCO-listed town. Beyond that, large parts of the country remain surprisingly overlooked. One of …

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