This year Kaleb and I have been wandering around the world via books, Little Passports, and various other things we come across in our
Wondering where to find the coolest bookstores around the world? Every literature lover needs to visit these incredible bookstores!
What are some of the most beautifull towns in the region of Umbria, Italy? Here are 5 of what I think are the best towns in Umbria!
Whether you eat to live or live to eat, a trip to Ghent is not complete without stuffing yourself silly with all its local delicacies.
A complete guide to Girona. Things to do in a Spanish city that takes you back to the times of medieval wars while also completely taking your breath away.
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France: If you love medieval towns tucked between mountains, a cool legend, and a church perched on a rock, just go.
Discover 5 traditional villages to visit Halkidiki! From cobblestone paths to 19th century churchs, these authentic Greek villages are a must!
The city of Venice is full of history and Venice activities for kids. One of the things we loved was taking a Venice walking tour with Macaco Tours.
Everything you need to know to start planning your Zurich to Liechtenstein day trip, plus all the best things to do in Vaduz.
I visited all of these places myself and know first hand what makes them so special. Plus I will throw in a few extra tips on when is the best time to visit each place.
20 things to do in Ipswich for history, food, beer, wildlife and nature lovers. This historic town in Queensland is fabulous and fun!
We love visiting Italian cities and towns that are a bit off the beaten path. The city of Trento, Italy, nestled on the edge of the Italian Alps, is fairly
De hoogtepunten van Noord-Macedonië Noord-Macedonië is een prachtig land in de Balkan. Het is nog redelijk onbekend, maar het toerisme naar de regio begint de laatste jaren op gang te komen. Er is dan
Mallorca hat Wanderwege verschiedener Schwierigkeitsgrade, die entlang der Küste führen und traumhafte Ausblicke garantieren. 5 Vorschläge.
If there's one thing that characterizes Alentejo, beyond the golden plains, is its whitewashed walls, reflecting and multiplying the light. For me, this is Alentejo. It is this raw and sweet light of noon, reflected in the narrow streets, where the sun falls steeply. It is the warm, golden light of late afternoon, giving the fields a stubble skin tone and the air of a sleeping body on the sun set. Last summer I returned to Mértola! Beautiful Mértola, by the river. Mértola the Roman, the Moorish, the Christian, holds such a rich historie, resuming from each stone, that is impossible not to love it. Close to Algarve and to the border with Spain is a place one can't miss while visiting Alentejo. Its millennial history reports to the presence of Phoenicians and Carthaginians, and after the Romans, who called it Myrtilis Iulia. Its strategic location, on the top of a hill overlooking a navigable part of the Guadiana river, was crucial for its early development. With the Moorish occupation Myrtilis became Martulah, and played an important economic role in the commerce of agricultural and mineral goods between the Alentejo and other parts of Al-Andalus and Northern Africa. One of the icons of Mértola is its castle, rising from the top of the hill and extending its walls down to the river around the town. Mértola had a wall, dating from Roman times, but the Muslims built new fortifications and a castle to protect it from rival Muslim and Christian states. Allthough the castle is of Muslim origin, the current building dates from a reconstruction carried out after the town was taken by the Christians. The most notable feature of the castle is its 30 metre-high keep tower, finished around 1292, which has an inner hall covered with Gothic vaulting. The defences include a city wall, which still encircles the town. The main Church of Mértola (Matriz), with its whitewashed walls, was originally an ancient Arabic Mosque. Built in the twelfth century, was converted into a Christian church after the conquest of the town, preserving, nevertheless, many of its original characteristics. In the 16th century the church was partially remodeled, gaining a new roof and a new main portal in Renaissance style. Nevertheless, the inner arrangement, with four naves and several columns, strongly resembles that of the original mosque, and the interior of the church still has the mihrab, the decorated niche that indicates the direction of the Mecca. Outside, the church has four portals with horseshoe arches, typical of Islamic architecture. Today, it is classified as a National Monument. The museum of Mértola, consisting mostly of archaeological findings and excavations, has its collections distributed all over the town. The nucleus of Islamic art in the museum is the most important in Portugal, consisting of various objects (pottery, glassware, metalwork, coins) dating from the period of Islamic domination. Other exhibits include remnants of an ancient Christian church, and excavations of a Roman house found under the Municipality building.
Visiting Warsaw with kids is an experience you won't soon forget as together you discover some of the best things to do in Warsaw Poland as a family in 2024
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The glorious murals of Philadelphia street art - take a walk through Philadelphia and experience the incredible street art everywhere.
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Tu veux passer un long et bon week-end de 3 jours à Marseille ? Alors, suis le guide, on t'explique tout ! Tu vas adorer...
Explore the wild Peloponnese during a road trip through the Mani Greece. This itinerary will show you the highights of the evocative Mani in Greece.
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Montalcino is a lovely and special hill town in Tuscany. It's located in the UNESCO Val d’Orcia and it's the home to Brunello di Montalcino.
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Hiking in the Pyrenees is a must for adventure lovers who visit Spain: this is one of the best regions for hiking in Spain. The mountain range marks the border between France and Spain, and
Cosa vedere fra le romantiche colline delle Cotswolds oltre a splendidi villaggi, tamti Castelli, splendidi giardini, cattedrali
Things to do in Colmar and Eguisheim, France – two real-life fairytale villages in France - the real life Beauty and the Beast!
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Conques France is a stunning medieval village in the Aveyron region. Visit the pilgrimage site of the Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy.
These are 11 of the most beautiful countries in Europe to add to your bucket list for your next trip!
Antwerp is a fun and interesting city and the perfect place to visit for a weekend trip. Here are the top 11 things to do in Antwerp!
Are you ready for the ultimate Helsinki bucket list?! I’m going to list out all the incredible things to do in Helsinki which will include some really unique experiences on your travels in Finland. Now,
Are you looking for the best things to do in Nijmegen? Here you will find an itinerary to spending one day in Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Including hotels,
My top recommendations for hotels near the Acropolis in Athens. These 10 best hotels are ideally located in the historic center of Athens, Greece.
Find out the best places to travel solo for women. If you're looking for a fun and safe solo trip for women, this list has ideal destinations
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A list of the 10 best and most scenic hikes and walking routes you can do in the Peak District National Park in the heart of England.
Riesige Dünen, Steinzeitmalereien und kilometerlange Sandstrände: Gegen die westspanischen Rías sehen die norwegischen Fjorde alt aus.
Tipps für Wochenendtrips und kleine Auszeiten in Deutschland - von Nord nach Süd, vom Wander-Wochenende bis zum Städtetrip oder zum Entspannen am See oder Meer.
Looking for things to do in Antwerp in a day? Here are my top suggestions for what to do in Antwerp day trip: the best food, shopping, and museums!