Kaliningrad remains isolated from the rest of Russia, hidden among rivers, lagoons and estuaries. It is the capital of the Oblast region and preserves memories of an old Germany, when the city was called Königsberg and was submerged in wars and conflict. [columns_row margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px”][column size=”one_half” last=”no”] [/column][column size=”one_half” last=”no”] [/column][/columns_row] [button link=”http://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?landmark=33549&aid=833067;label=kgd_en_centro” color=”#006186″ size=”large” target=”_blank” style=”standard”]SEE ALL HOTELS IN ...
Szczecin, Stettin in German, is a medium-sized harbour city located in the Polish Pomerania, near the border with Germany, roughly an hour by train from Berlin. Stettin was, up until 1945, considered the port of Berlin and as such was one of the main harbours in Germany. It’s huge strategic importance for the Third Reich‘s economy made it a common ...
If you have been following my blog for a while, you will know that I prefer to travel independently and normally do not hire organized tours. I am a staunch advocate of seeing cities in my own way and discovering their personalities, hence why I like traveling alone so much. That said, I fully appreciate the value that an experienced ...
It is hard to believe that such a central and important building as the Leipzig central post office headquarters can be now abandoned and decaying, but it is. This was one of the things I learned during my visit to Leipzig, a city located just an hour by train from Berlin. It is a huge building, with a strong communist ...
Although Ibiza is famous for partying and clubbing, that is only a quarter of what it has to offer, as this beautiful island is also packed with eighty stunning beaches where you can have a fun and exciting time. With so many beaches it is hard to pick and choose only a few when you are planning a holiday in ...
Barcelona is one of the prime tourist attractions of Europe, attracting thousands of visitors every year. However, there is more to Barcelona than first meets the eye. One of the many hidden jewels is El Raval, a vibrant neighborhood that is both interesting and exciting, giving it a character that makes it stand out as one of the coolest neighborhoods ...
As one of the biggest capitals in Europe, and one of the most talked about cities on this blog, Berlin definitely doesn’t require an introduction. With a city that has a rich and inspiring history, you will always find something brilliant to look at in Berlin. Like any other big city (except maybe London), most major attractions in Berlin have ...
From above, it is almost impossible to discern windows from doors or roofs from streets in this chaotic city that seems to climbs the hill on which it sits in an impossible, twisted and extremely beautiful way. Definitely, Matera is one of the most interesting, unusual and memorable holiday destinations in Italy. Located in the southern region of Basilicata (also ...
Like any self-respecting travel writer, there’s nothing I like better than visiting different countries, meeting new people, learning new languages, eating different foods, listening to a variety of music, or any new thing that takes me out of my comfort zone and makes me grow as a person. But for some (maybe not so strange) reason, one of the few ...
Venice is undoubtedly, one of the highest items on any italophile’s travel bucket list. Venezia is, at the same time, a city and a work of art in itself. Its architectural wonders, the romantic flair of its canals, its compact-size and car-free streets make this Italian masterpiece the perfect destination for a weekend getaway. But beware, the capital of the ...