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Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights view during winter, Iceland

Things to do on a European Vacation That Will Entertain Your Friends When You Return

There are experiences on a European vacation you can enjoy which are different and unusual without participating in wild or strenuous endeavours. If you are like me, you love to tell your friends about the places you visited where you had a unique experience. Europe can be full of surprises without having to climb the […]

Aerial view of Lake Bled in autumn with Church of the Assumption of Maria and traditional pletna boats, Slovenia

The Perfect 2 Week Slovenia and Croatia Itinerary

Picture-perfect Slovenia and the sparkling waters of Croatia have snuck into everyone’s Europe “must-sees” in recent years. The two make an ideal pairing, but once you’ve arrived in these beautiful countries, where do you go? This two-week (give or take) itinerary through Slovenia and Croatia ensures you catch all the highlights, while giving you enough […]

Ljubljanica river canal in the old town. Ljubljana, Slovenia

Exceptional Scenery, Culture, and Charm Can Be Found on a Slovenia Vacation

Consider a Slovenia vacation on your next trip to Europe. Originally part of the old Yugoslavia, Slovenia has emerged as a first-class travel destination and has been compared to Austria, with which it not only shares a border but also has comparable attractive features. Ljubljana My first port-of-call in Slovenia was the capital, Ljubljana (pronounced […]

Punakha Dzong also know as Pungtang Dechen Photrang Dzong, Punakha, Bhutan

Stretching the Adventure with Sustainable Tourism Destinations

When does tourism become a two-edged sword? Ask cities like Venice, Barcelona, and Prague. While these are great destinations every Globetrotter should visit at least once in their lifetime, anyone who’s been in high season can testify to the crowds that swarm in. Such popularity can have a fraying effect, both on local tempers and […]

Sports collage on a large brick wall, graffiti, street art

Where to Find Outstanding Street Art in Goway’s World

Don’t call street art, graffiti! There is a difference. Have you ever walked by a building or been about to arrive by train at a railway station and viewed ugly, indecipherable graffiti which becomes a blight to your eyes? I certainly have and it is not, in my view, pleasant. Street art is often sanctioned […]

Traditional christmas market in the historic centre of Frankfurt, Germany

Add a Festival to Your European Vacation (Part 2)

Previous: Add a Festival to Your European Vacation (Part 1) If you are heading on a European vacation, why not check out what special events are taking place during your time there. With countless events to be enjoyed on a European vacation, here is a continuation of my compiled list of festivals that Globetrotters may […]

My European Vacation Favourites – Part 3

Previous: My European Vacation Favourites – Part 1 My European Vacation Favourites – Part 2 Continuing on with my list of European vacation favourites, for which I’ve only allowed myself nine to mention, here are the last three. Reykjavik: Iceland’s Fairytale Capital Reykjavik, which is Europe’s most northerly capital city, can provide a very pleasant […]