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- 24 Febandra88 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Scenic natural spots in the Balkans to see before you die
Plitvice waterfalls, photo by 29cm on Flickr
When the new seven wonders of the world were chosen in 2007, a dozen of the nominated sites were located in the Balkans. This small patch of Europe has an inordinately large amount of natural beauty on its side, and this alone would make the Balkans an excellent choice of a travel destination.
Add to this the fact that Balkan countries have amazing cuisine and unique cultures, and there’s not much else you could wish for in a vacation spot. The Balkans are becoming more and more popular with foreign tourists, many of whom flock to the pristine beaches at the Mediterranean, there are many other scenic natural spots in the Balkans to see before you die, and here are some of them. …
- 22 Febtibi60 in Travel Planning | 4 COMMENTS
Montenegro, a backpacker’s paradise
Montenegro, photo by BBM Explorer
Montenegro is another one of those Balkan countries that few people get to hear about nowadays. Maybe it’s not surprising that Montenegro dropped off the tourist map following the Yugoslavian War, but luckily it has started to edge its way back into tourist guides and recommendations.
Montenegro is the kind of place that binds you with it spell, and compels you to visit it again and again, and it’s not difficult to see where its charm lies. Montenegro has a good chunk of that lovely Adriatic coastline that made Croatia such a hit with tourists, and it also has mountains, old monasteries, deep woods and countless historical attractions. And the best part is that you will not have to squander your life savings to be allowed to see the beauties of this Balkan country: welcome to Montenegro, a backpacker’s paradise. …
- 29 Apr
Hiking in the Balkans
The Balkans are fast on their way to become one of the most visited destinations in Europe, and that’s really no surprise considering all the attractions that the region has to offer. The beauty of the Balkans is slowly being discovered, but it is still wild enough to be targeted by the most adventurous of tourists: the hikers.
The Balkans region seems to be the most flawless hiking destination in Europe. First of all, the whole region is named after the mountain chain that runs through it, so there are plenty of beautifully craggy peaks and slopes to climb, and besides, it is very cheap in comparison to Western Europe. Here are some tips about hiking in the Balkans for those tourists who want to take a better look at the wonders of Eastern Europe. …
- 03 Octkachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 10 movie-inspired travel destinations
How does one usually choose their travel destination? Well, budget and time are certainly an issue, and some people like to sit down in front of a map and just pick the unlikeliest place. Or maybe you see a documentary about a place and you decide to visit it. But let’s face it, when it comes to TV, it’s movies that we watch most of the time.And if you really, but really like a movie, it’s only normal to want to go visit the filming site, or to go to the place where the action takes place (even if it was filmed in a studio). So I don’t know about others, but movie inspired travel destinations sound like a pretty fun idea to me. Therefore, here’s my top 10 movie inspired travel …
- 13 Sepkachou_n in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
Top 10 travel destinations in the Balkans
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Usually when someone says that they are going to visit Europe, they don’t mean the Balkans as well. For some reason, despite having mostly escaped the shadows of communism and dictatorial regimes, many people are still reluctant to venture quite so far into the eastern parts of Europe.
In fact, the countries of the Balkans regions make really great holiday destinations; not only is there plenty to see there, but they also have a warm, welcoming and interesting culture (not to mention that they are also far cheaper than any country in Western Europe). Here are 10 of the most exciting travel destinations in the Balkans. …
- 09 FebTudi in Amazing Places | 3 COMMENTS
Most Beautiful Countryside Landscapes in Europe
Ireland ©jmenard48/Flickr
As the travel industry slowly evolves towards a greener way of looking at things, the countryside and its simple lifestyle are now rediscovered. Although most of Europe’s tourist cohorts are usually targeting big cities like London, Rome or Paris (or/and Mediterranean beach resorts), magnificent countryside remains one of Europe’s biggest assets. An the truth is that few things can compare with the joy of spending a week at the countryside, letting yourself pampered by the discrete aromas of freshly cut grass, home-made bread and allowing yourself to see nothing but trees and blue sky at the horizon. Today we bring you the best of Europe’s countryside landscapes: …
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