Christmas Markets in Strasbourg, Colmar, and the Alsace Wine Villages in FranceFrom late November to the end of December, from early morning to late at night, you can visit and wander in the magical atmosphere that is part of the many Christmas Markets in the Alsace region in France.We have a great suggestion for a Christmas trip if ever you want to experience the French Christmas Markets and get in the mood for Christmas Day.Our trip suggestion starts by taking the train from Paris to Strasbourg:1st Travel Tip: Don’t buy your tickets at the train station, book them ahead of time online. You’ll save a lot of money this way. …
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Why Would You Visit? How Do You Decide Where to Go?
How to decide which country to visitSo, how do you decide which country to visit? Why would you visit a specific country? What country will best suit you and offer you the things you love?Let’s explore…and get a few good reasons to visit each country…France | Germany | Greece | Italy | South Africa | HungaryWhile there may be some shared cultural or historical influences between some of these countries, they are each distinct and diverse in their own right.France vs GermanyGreece vs ItalySouth Africa vs Hungary Jump toFrance – The country of love and romance What to expect: In France you’ll find unbelievably beautiful valleys, and villages, each with…
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Visit Provence – A Beautiful Region in France
If you love Italy and you think France is just one of the most beautiful places on earth, Provence is the place to travel to. This beautiful destination lies in the Southeast of France, bordering Italy and the ever popular Mediterranean Sea.For the love of traveling to ProvencePicture this. . .Rolling vineyards, lush green olive groves, scented pine forests, and endless lavender fields. That is what Provence are made of.What language do they speak?Obviously the first language is French, but within the tourist areas, hotels and restaurants, they do speak English.However try and make the effort to learn a few basic words in French like:Bonjour (Hallo)What is Provence famous for?Provence…
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Visit The Hidden Gem of Mestia in Georgia
Discover and visit a place called MestiaAt an elevation of 1,500 meters in the beautiful Caucasus Mountains you’ll find the townlet of Mestia.Not far from Armenia and Azerbaijan, is a country called Georgia. A beautiful place to visit with mountains and rolling views. It is here in Georgia that you’ll find a few hidden gems where you can hide from city life and just enjoy some quality downtime. One of them is Mestia…Escape to the mountains Closest AirportImportant to know WI-FITake the time to discoverExploring and Getting aroundClosest Airport“The nearest airport to Mestia is Nalchik (NAL) Airport which is 90.3 km away. Other nearby airports include Kutaisi (KUT) (98.2 km)…
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Wörthersee – The Best Accommodation – Where to stay
Wörthersee – one of the best tourist destinations in Austria When is the best time to visit?Wörthersee (lake) is a popular tourist destination in the southern Austrian state of Carinthia. Popular especially in summer time (July and August) when the water reaches temperatures above 20 degrees. This is also the busiest time of the year, so you might consider going in September.What are there to do in summer?At this beautiful destination in Österreich (Austria) one of the best things to do, is to take photos. It is simply beautiful and any photographer’s dream. For a summer family holiday, you can enjoy picnics at dedicated areas, go swimming, boating, sunbathing, hiking,…
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Solo Travel – How To Get The Best of The Best
Traveling and exploring the world on your own can be a great adventure.If you’re looking for fabulous places to travel to safely and on your own, we have awesome trips and tours for you to book easily online. Or you might want to travel the world with a friend and include some adventure; we have the best adventure ideas for an awesome holiday. Book the best solo / single travel tours and see the world safely. Travel solo to the destinations that’s best – For You:Be a Traveler not a Tourist5 Golden RulesYou can plan your trip. Do the basic outline and timelines with a list of “must-see” or “must-do” activities.…
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Visit The Unique and Unusual Hundertwasser Buildings
Hundertwasser : Fascinating Buildings | Unique architectureI love puzzles and even as an adult I love doing them. Therefore when I came across a puzzle with the Hundertwasser house photo, I just had to know more about this amazing architecture. As a result of my research, I now decided to put “visit Hundertwasser buildings: on my travel bucket list.More about HundertwasserFriedensreich Regentag Dunkelbunt Hundertwasser, was an Austrian-born artist and architect.According to Wikipedia: “Hundertwasser stood out as an opponent of “a straight line” and any standardization, expressing this concept in the field of building design. His best known work is the Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna, Austria which has become a notable place of interest in the Austrian capital, characterised…
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The Best Christmassy Destinations in the World
5 Christmassy Places to Visit and Things to Do – Special ExperiencesLooking at the best Christmassy Destinations in the world, it is all about ‘experiencing Christmas’.Bethlehem – Visit the Birthplace of Jesus ChristTravel Tip: You can book more than one experience with ‘Get Your Guide’, which will allow you to explore all the places of importance. Re-discover the true reason for the season in Bethlehem which lies 10 kilometers south of the city Jerusalem.The birthplace of Jesus Christ is believed to be where the Church of the Nativity stands today and you can do the pilgrimage route as well. What a special experience during Christmas time, this is.From Bethlehem, you…
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Christmas in Austria – A Beautiful Silent Night
Discover Austria – Discover OberndorfFollowing in the footsteps of Silent Night (the famous Christmas song) and exploring the Christmas traditions of beautiful Austria: What a wonderful Christmas travel destination.Frohe WeihnachtenChristmas Traditions in AustriaBaking cookies and pastries are a favorite activity in Austria during Advent.Homes all have Advent wreaths with 4 candles, each of which is being lit every Sunday during Advent. Advent Calendars are also popular.Barbaratag is celebrated on the 4th of December – a day dedicated to Saint Barbara. People place small twigs from cherry trees or forsythias in their homes and wait to see if the twig blossoms on Christmas Eve, which will then be a sign of…
