35 Photos to Inspire You to Visit the Christmas Markets
There’s something magical about going on a tour of the Christmas markets in Europe around the holidays. Cities and small towns in Germany, Switzerland, France, Austria, Poland, Croatia, Estonia, Romania and many other countries are all dressed up for the season. These winter wonderlands are the best places to find that special handmade item for […]
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25 Stunning Places to Visit in Portugal (+ map)
Portugal has become in recent years one of the most attractive places to visit in Europe and there are a myriad of reasons for this. Its fabulous wine regions, isolated islands, cool cities, charming towns, wild beaches, beautiful national parks, rich culture and history will make you want to stay more or revisit as soon […]
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Drobeta-Turnu Severin – Top 5 attractions to see
While I doubt many foreigners will intentionally visit Drobeta-Turnu Severin, it’s right at the entrance in the Danube Gorges from Bucharest, which I know many would like to visit. So I thought that maybe it’s worth translating this article. After all, I’ve met a Pole man that had only visited Satu Mare and Suceava in […]
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Danube Gorges, Romania – before and after the boilers
From the springs in the Black Forest Mountains to its delta at the Black Sea, the Danube River flows through 10 countries and 4 capitals. The landscapes created along the way are truly unique, but those in the gorges offer a rare spectacle. They are a real proof of the incredible force of nature. The […]
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Danube Boilers in Romania – how and what to visit
From its spring in the Black Forest Mountains to its delta at the Black Sea, the Danube River flows through 10 countries and 4 capitals. The landscapes created along the way are truly unique, but those in the gorges offer a rare spectacle. The Danube Gorges begin in Baziaș and end in the area of […]
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Top 20 Reasons to Visit Poland
Poland is rarely at the top of the wish list for most travelers, which is a pity as it has a lot to offer. First of all, the country has various and stunning natural landscapes. From impressive primeval forests to huge sand dunes and from mountains to a beautiful coastal area. Because of its rather […]
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25 Charming Cities and Towns to Visit in Poland
We’ve been to Poland 5 or 6 times already. Each time we are enchanted by the cool towns and natural wonders we see there. Many cities in Poland are charming, have a rich history and stunning architecture. They should definitely get many more tourists than they do. I felt like they are highly underrated. Not […]
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Red tourism (IV) – Communism tourism in Romania
Romania, as many ex-communist countries, tends to erase communism from history. Often people see it as a mistake that brought misery and sadness. For example, some voices wanted the House of Parliament demolished after the fall of communism and the memory of Ceaușescu erased. On the other hand, the fear that by promoting communist sites, […]
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Red tourism (III) – Communism tourism in Europe
At the end of World War II, Russia established its hegemony over Eastern Europe. The communist regimes took over not only parts of Asia and Cuba, but also half of Europe around 1950. They lasted for more or less 40 years. During this time, people’s life changed completely. Communism established a system of control based […]
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Red tourism (II) – Communism tourism around the world
In the previous post I wrote about red tourism and its relation to communism. It was first developed and researched in China, as a method to awake nostalgia and respect feelings for communist heroes and leaders and love for the country. But it soon crossed borders. Communist ruins, tangible and intangible heritage, with social, historic […]
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