Bulgaria is one of Europe’s most exciting up-and-coming destinations, known for its Black Sea resorts, the iconic Rila Monastery, and the vibrant capital Sofia. Beyond the highlights, this hidden gem is filled with beautiful mountains, untouched nature, excellent ski resorts, …
Romania is one of Europe’s best-kept secrets, a diverse country waiting to be discovered. Although its capital city, Bucharest, is the ideal destination for an unforgettable and value-for-money city break, it’s the countless amazing things to do in Transylvania that …
France is home to many beautiful regions, and Provence is no exception. Located in the south-eastern corner of France, bordering Italy and the Mediterranean Sea, the region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur has spectacular coastlines, gorgeous scenery, fascinating cities, and a rich …
Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in Europe. Sandwiched between France, Germany and Belgium, the entire country is a mere 2,586 square kilometres – less than the size of Rhode Island! Surprisingly for such a small country, Luxembourg’s capital …
Andorra is one of the world’s most unique countries. A micronation sandwiched between Spain and France, tucked away in the mountains of the Pyrenees, Andorra ranks as one of the world’s smallest and least populated countries. With its high elevation …
There are 14 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Czech Republic. These sites cover a large range of topics, from medieval fortresses right through to modern architecture. And as you’d expect, they’re spread all over the country. Naturally, Prague is the …
Despite its modest size, Belgium has some fantastic UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Aside from well-known tourist destinations like Bruges and La Grand Place in Brussels, there’s also some fascinating Belgian UNESCO sites that are well off the tourist trail. One …
As a lover of history, I’ve always found myself fascinated by cultures and civilizations that have been largely lost to history. Where imagination is as important as fieldwork, and where astonishing archaeological finds collide with enormous gaps in the known …
The Painted Monasteries of Bucovina is one of the most impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Romania. It’s a collection of eight Romanian Orthodox monasteries, scattered across the Moldovia and Bucovina regions of northern Romania. These painted monasteries were constructed …
Valkenburg is perhaps one of the most popular destinations for local tourism in the Netherlands. The place is buzzing with people and there are lots of things to do and see there: from historical places to industrial heritage sites, to …