Spas: where to go to pamper yourself

Traveling like a true backpacker, with only some bare necessities on you, and sometimes not even knowing if the next place where you’ll sleep will even have hot water is rough, rugged and unbelievably exciting, but there comes a time in every traveler’s life when all he or she will want is to spend a few days doing absolutely nothing but get a good old spa treatment.

After miles and miles of travel, you can relax and rejuvenate your tired bones at one of these spas – they’re guaranteed some of the best in the world. …

Five enticing wine regions in Europe

The old world might have its faults, but producing bad wine is not one of them. With a geography as diverse as Europe, it’s no surprise that there are some amazingly beautiful wine regions there, and not only are they are sight for sore eyes, but they also produce some delicious wine.

The best thing about wine tasting is that you don’t have to be a sommelier to enjoy it. So if you want a holiday that will delight your eyes and your taste buds at the same time, maybe you should consider planning a tour of some vineyards in these lovely European wine regions. …

The Best of Europe’s National Restaurants

Lyon

A trip to Europe can be a great opportunity to admire fabulous cities, intriguing works of art and fascinating cultures. Depending on how deep you want to emerge into Europe’s eclectic culture, you can progressively learn to see less of the popular attractions and adventure yourself off the beaten path, This doesn’t necessarily mean that you should allow yourself get lost through some sordid neighborhood, just that you must find alternative ways to interfere with a country’s culture.

Thus, you can try frequenting those bars and restaurants that have local clientèle, renting an apartment in a residential zone, going at the farmers market or even getting a temporary job. If you don’t have all that time, one option is to visit the kind of restaurants and bars that are typical for a certain country, just like the following (Although this technique is still far from the real culture immersion experience, it can help you get a better taste of some country’s habits and cuisine): …

Backpacking Europe: Top 7 Cost-Free Attractions

Warsaw

In case yesterday’s post has whetted your appetite for Europe, today we’re going to do a little virtual sightseeing and see what European attractions one can enjoy for free. With all the on line travel applications that we have today, it is quite easy to estimate the costs of a trip.

But when it comes to attractions, things get a little complicated: in a big city like London or Paris, you might end up paying a museum entrance fee that is half of your accommodation price. However, keep in mind that many hostels offer free (inexpensive) city tours and maybe even a list of free attractions, just as some of the famous European Museums have a free admission day. So here come today’s seven picks: …

Europe’s Most Beautifully Restored Cities

Dresden

For the travel who is admiring a several century old Gothic cathedral for the first time, making the difference between an authentic and a reconstructed church can be a tough job. Seeing all those architectural marvels and historical monuments makes you believe that you are somehow trapped between two different time periods – and, God knows, there are hundreds, maybe even thousands of such cities across the Old Europe. But a really great city is one that can reconstruct itself from its own ruins, list like in the mythical Phoenix.

Following the numerous air raids and sieges that devastated Europe during World War II, there are numerous example of cities that have been almost entirely destroyed. And yet, they have managed to reborn, much more beautiful and stronger than they’ve ever been. …

Famous Spa Resorts in Europe

Ever thought about combining wellness travel with sightseeing? Well, if you come to think of it, this is the idea that influenced most luxury hotels’ decision to open a spa center. But most people tend to forget that wellness traveling started thousands of years ago, when the Greeks and then the Romans constructed the first public baths. This is why only in Europe you can find some of this old school spa resorts, where natural resources, modern techniques and luxurious palaces create that unique, retro atmosphere, that seems to project you into a different era. …

Fall Travel Guide

Experts advise us to discover each of the world’s delights in a particular season. Hence, while it is best to catch the sun beams on a Hawaiian or Caribbean golden beach and to snorkel in the azure ocean water when summer is in full swing, there’s nothing like a getaway to a resort in the Alps when the snow is sifting down from the sky and Christmas is near. Still, what are the world’s best places to visit when the chilly autumn is knocking on summer’s back door? Well, if you are eager to start an early-fall out-of-country escape and to rejoice the lower rates, the crowd-free locations and a mild wind, here’s a one-stop shop for some of the most amazing destinations scattered worldwide that you can discover in the fall. …

Pocket-Friendly Objectives in Europe

Europe boasts with spectacular capital cities that house elegant, history-soaked buildings, museums, parks, piazzas and feature a cultural majesty. They are crowed with fine restaurants, glossy shops and trademarks that pinpoint their particular identity. However, it is well-known that a tour of Europe might empty your pockets right away. Well, you can now enjoy this adventure and plan a low-budget travel by inserting in your itinerary only the pocket-friendly European objectives…because even in the most expensive cities you can find cheap rates. Some research is needed, but that’s where we step in! Just check out the free of charge objectives in Europe and mark on your agenda some dates to get there on time! …

Travel Planner: Germany

Leipzig

The primary aim of a trip is to feel the pulse of the country you’re going to. Nevertheless, it takes a lot of time and money to go in a complete circuit of a country and cover all its attractions and landscapes. Most of the people choose to visit only the main landmarks of a country and they say it’s enough to get to know the culture they’re interested in. As far as Germany is concerned, here’s a list marking the must-see places.

Berlin

When arriving in Germany, direct you’re steps towards the capital city of Berlin because it has so much to offer to an eager to know tourist. The Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of peace is situated in the western side of Berlin and represents the most famous German monument in the world. Hence, it’s worth a visit. Moreover, this elegant town is crowded with museums. Therefore, if you’re fond of history or you are just simply curious about the evolution of the German civilization, pay them a visit. …