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 related sites to visit 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 related sites to visit 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 related sites to visit 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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Red tourism (I): What and where it is?
Tourism today is no longer just about visiting museums, ruins, towns and famous beaches. It is also about experimenting. When travelling, more and more people try to connect, one way or the other, the present to the past of the places they visit. Proof of this is the success of accommodation networks as Airbnb and […]
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Provence, France – most beautiful towns and villages
Provence is worldwide known due to its unending picturesque lavender fields. But its hundred years old towns and villages perched on top of hills, surrounded by vineyards and olive plantations are nonetheless spectacular – Rousillon, Bonnieux, Gordes, Menerbes, Arles and many others, more or less known. Many of them have inspired artists and painters with […]
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Alsace – The most beautiful towns and villages
Alsace is a wonderful area in the east of France that offers a lot of attractions for the curious tourists. Starting with historical towns, cozy villages and medieval castles to a charming rural area and wine tastings, it has everything one might expect and even more. The Alsatian rolling hills of vineyards are known world-wide […]
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Dubai in 2021 – Things to See and Do
In today’s post, Neha Singh is going to share with you the best things to do and see in Dubai in 2021. She is a post graduate in Mass Communications, as well as an avid trekker and explorer. Neha loves meeting new people and strongly believes in the Gandhian principle – ‘Simple living, high thinking’. The […]
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