Archive for July, 2010



Lichtenstein Castle – another fairytale castle in Germany with awe-inspiring views

Lichtenstein Castle – another fairytale castle in Germany with awe-inspiring views

It was back in 1840 when the Lichtenstein Castle was built in Germany, along the edges of the Swabian Alps. Sitting at an elevation of 817 meters above the sea, the Lichtenstein Castle overlooks the surrounding countryside just outside of Baden-Württemberg. The awe-inspiring views afforded to one who makes their way to the gates of […]

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Löwenburg Castle – fairy tale castle in Germany

Löwenburg Castle – fairy tale castle in Germany

While there are countless castles in Germany that are just waiting to be explored, none of them can compare to that of the Löwenburg Castle. This beautiful castle is located within the prestigious Wilhelmshöhe Berg Park. The Löwenburg Castle was built back in the 18th century by Landgrave Wilhelm IX. As such, it is actually […]

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Mont Saint-Michel – the most visited tourist site in France after Paris

Mont Saint-Michel – the most visited tourist site in France after Paris

You will find the rocky island of Mont Saint-Michel situated only one kilometer off the coast of France, in the middle of the Couesnon River Delta. It is here where a Benedictine abbey was constructed during the medieval period; and still stands today as a testament of time. Long before the construction of the abbey […]

Updated: July 12, 2020 | By | More

European rarity – 1400 ant-hills with one billion ants in Natural Park Šebeň, Czech Republic

European rarity – 1400 ant-hills with one billion ants in Natural Park Šebeň, Czech Republic

While there are many places to see in around the Czech Republic, nothing can quite compare to spending a day at the Natural Park Šebeň. This natural park is truly a unique rarity in Europe. It is said that there are thousands of ant hills located under every single tree in the park; and as […]

Updated: July 11, 2020 | By | More

Njupeskär waterfall – the highest waterfall in Sweden

Njupeskär waterfall – the highest waterfall in Sweden

The tallest and one of the most interesting waterfalls in all of Sweden, is none other than that of Njupeskär. This 93-meter tall fall can be found in the canyon that has been cut into the bedrock by the Njupån River. The whole area around is protected by the Fulufjällets National Park which has been […]

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Röthbachfall – the highest waterfall in Germany

Röthbachfall – the highest waterfall in Germany

Featuring a drop of more than 470 meters, the Röthbachfall is considered to be the tallest German waterfalls. The falls themselves are located within the Berchtesgaden National Park and can be found near the Obersee Lake. The Röthbachfall is not only the tallest waterfall in the country, it is also one of the most popular […]

Updated: May 28, 2020 | By | More

Lake Bohinj – the most beautiful place in Slovenia

Lake Bohinj – the most beautiful place in Slovenia

You will find the majestic Lake Bohinj in the Julian Alps of Slovenia. This massive 318-hectare glacial Lake is considered to be the largest lake as well as the most beautiful place in all of Slovenia. The entirety of Lake Bohinj is situated within the Triglav National Park; less than 30 kilometres away from Lake […]

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