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- 06 AprAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Tallinn, The Hanseatic Prince
Tallinn Old Town ©Akarsh Simha/flickr
The Capital of Estonia is a flourishing commercial center of the Baltic The Toompea hill, where the cathedral lies, was a landmark for navigators over the centuries. When the weather is good it can be seen even from Helsinki, the other side of the Gulf of Finland.
About 20 ferryboats cross daily from Tallinn to Helsinki and vice-versa, bringing many Finns to the city that can benefit from the lower prices and can take a walk in the beautiful medieval town.
- 24 Feb
Remote Baltic islands you’ve (probably) never heard of
Saaremaa, photo by Ekke on Flickr
Islands like Bali, the Maldives, Fiji and other tropical wonders get all the attention on the travel scene, and even a few islands with temperate climate are quite popular with mainstream travelers as long as they are famous.But what about the scores of islands that are located in parts of the world that are slightly off the beaten path?
The Baltic Sea is bordered by countries with huge touristic potential, like Denmark, Finland, Sweden or Germany, and sticking to dry land will reward you with amazing sights, but there is a bunch of islands scattered over the pond that are just as worthy of interest. If you want an island holiday that goes beyond the conventional, here are some remote Baltic islands you’ve (probably) never heard of.
- 03 Novtomtum in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 most beautiful lighthouses in the world
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, photo by Randy Pertiet on Flickr
Lighthouses started out as practical things – after all, the sailors of yore needed some guiding light in the night when approaching the shore – but as an extra, many of them ended up being quite beautiful too. Old lighthouses are surrounded by stories and legends, while new and modern lighthouses added some sleek and elegant lines to these romantic constructions.
Whether you want to see these towers enveloped in light during the night, or standing tall against the coastal winds during the day, you will not be disappointed. Here are the top 5 most beautiful lighthouses in the world. …
- 29 Septibi60 in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
5 Christmas traditions worth traveling for
photo credits: http://christmasstockimages.com
Many people are reluctant to travel at Christmas because they don’t like the crowds, the inflated prices, or maybe they just don’t want to deal with the cultural shock of not being able to celebrate the holiday in a way that there are used to.
But there are tons of places in the world that become incredibly interesting at Christmastime, and not only because of decorations and events, but also because different countries have different Christmas traditions that you might not have heard of.
If you are ready to experience Christmas in a different way then before, then here are 5 Christmas traditions worth traveling for, to open up your appetite. …
- 14 Junpapillon in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 camping spots in Eastern Europe
Bulgaria
Eastern Europe has many amazing cities which offer a wide range of accommodation for tourists, but if you want to explore the wilder, more natural side of this part of Europe, you will have a much better time if you stay in a camping spot.
While camping in the wild is not unusual in many Eastern European countries, there are several very good designated camping spots where you can put up your tent or park you caravan and enjoy amenities like running water or electricity. So for the potential campers, here are the top 5 camping spots in Eastern Europe. …
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Top beautiful but underrated cities in Europe
Lyon
When someone comes to Europe for the first time, they tend to visit the most popular destinations on the continent, especially when it comes to cosmopolitan cities like London, Paris, Vienna or Rome. However, there are many more places that deserve a tourist’s attention in Europe, and some of them don’t quite get as much hype as they deserve.
Some of top beautiful but underrated cities in Europe are also some of the most interesting and lively, and often they are also much more affordable than the destinations that tend to dominate tourist brochures. So if you want to see the hidden, unjustly under-appreciated side of Europe, here are some interesting destinations for you. …
- 04 Jan
Top 5 weirdest bars in the world
Every city has that bar or club that is just a bit different from the rest and doesn’t manage to fit into the conventional standards. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing, although you will need a few minutes to get used to some of the following bard. Innovation, creativity, genius or just craziness?That’s up to you to decide, but in any case, you’re guaranteed to be astounded at least a bit by what you’ll see in these places. Here’s a list of the top 5 weirdest bars in the world. …
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