Are you considering doing the world-famous Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) pilgrimage soon? Well, if after days and days of walking and staying at modest accommodations, you feel like treating yourself, I have the perfect hotel in Santiago de Compostela for you. Hotel Palacio del Carmen, Autograph Collection is a luxury, 5-star hotel in a former convent near ...
While most places go through one or a couple of “golden ages,” it is hard to find one city that has been constantly and repeatedly at the center of history. Cue in Istanbul… Set in a stunning location straddling the border between two continents, Istanbul is the largest and most populated city in Europe. The former capital of the Eastern ...
Porto, Portugal‘s second-biggest city, has much history and culture. This coastal city boasts traditional charm and modern energy. Porto is captivating, and there are many things to experience in just 48 hours. You can walk on cobblestone streets and taste the famous Port wine. Every moment in Porto is a chance to enjoy authentic delights. We’ll show you a 2-day ...
After a successful first eco-friendly adventure in Ciudad Real, I was thrilled to be invited to a second one, this time in the Spanish province of Albacete, still mostly unknown to tourists. This province is in the Autonomous Community of Castilla-La Mancha, an area not even Spanish people visit that much (except for Toledo). The trip, which was organized like ...
Amsterdam is one of the most visited destinations in Europe. The Dutch capital has many attractions for all ages and receives millions of tourists yearly, although many sights are aimed at an adult audience. Despite being a destination with so many attractions, Amsterdam has many things to see during a layover. Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport is the Netherlands’ key air travel gateway ...
The history of the Island of Capri goes back to the Roman Empire when it was “discovered” by Augustus, though many years later, excavations proved that it’d been inhabited since way before that, around the Bronze Age. Over the years, the island’s beautiful villas have become a second home for Italian celebrities and welcomed European jet setters planning the perfect ...
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Corfu, an island covered in scenic charm and historical intrigue, with its Old Fortress being the jewel in its crown. Corfu carries its past with pride, and nowhere is this more evident than in its iconic citadel’s weathered stones and ramparts. Staying at the Arcadion Hotel proved to be a ...
Tucked away in a quaint 19th-century mansion right next to the historic heart of Sintra, the Sintra Marmòris Palace is a breathtaking luxury accommodation with stunning views of the mountains and the National Palace. This little boutique hotel with just 9 rooms was a total highlight of my recent trip to Sintra. Sintra’s Marmòris Palace Boasting a grand total of ...
Düsseldorf, sometimes “Duesseldorf,” is the capital city of North Rhine-Westphalia. This bustling metropolis is the seventh-largest city in Germany. It sits in the center of the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Region, the largest metropolitan region in the country, with over ten million inhabitants. Known as Germany’s fashion capital, the city is also an industrial, media, and financial powerhouse. Like other German places, ...
Often referred to as the “Venice of the North,” Bruges is a picturesque medieval city in Belgium known for its romantic canals, historic architecture, and cobblestone streets. This well-preserved city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its chocolate shops, lace boutiques, and delicious local cuisine. Its charming atmosphere and rich cultural heritage make it a must-visit European destination. ...