Archive for April, 2011



The town of Hornbæk in Denmark – seaside resort called “Danish Saint-Tropez”

The town of Hornbæk in Denmark – seaside resort called “Danish Saint-Tropez”

Hornbæk is a pleasant town in Denmark, which is called “Danish Saint-Tropez” for its beautiful beach and unspoiled nature. It is located about 20 km from Helsingør, in the northern part of island of Sjælland (Zealand), which is the largest island of Denmark. Today there live almost 6000 inhabitants. The biggest attraction of Hornbæk is […]

Updated: May 18, 2020 | By | More

The town of Telč – well-preserved Renaissance and Baroque houses in the Czech Republic

The town of Telč – well-preserved Renaissance and Baroque houses in the Czech Republic

The territory of Telč was, according to archaeological excavations, inhabited already from ancient times. Exact time when the settlement was founded is not clear. Local legend says that it happened after the victory of the Moravian Duke Otto II. over the Czech Duke Břetislav in 1099. Impressed by this event, the victorious monarch founded the […]

Updated: May 16, 2020 | By | More

Pravčická brána – largest natural rock arch in Europe | Czech Republic

Pravčická brána – largest natural rock arch in Europe | Czech Republic

Pravčická brána (Pravcicka Gate) is Czech national natural monument and the largest natural rock gate in Europe. It is considered the most beautiful rock formation in the National park of Bohemian Switzerland (České Švýcarsko) and a symbol of the region. Its dimensions are impressive, but when viewed close-up it seems to be even greater. Span […]

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Famagusta – one of the richest and most famous cities in the world | Cyprus

Famagusta – one of the richest and most famous cities in the world | Cyprus

Famagusta, located at north-eastern part of the island of Cyprus, was formerly one of the richest and most famous cities in the world. This can be prove for example by the fact that even William Shakespeare situated his drama Othello to this city. Tourists can visit many of impressive temples here from the 16th century, […]

Updated: May 15, 2020 | By | 1 More

Rifflsee Lake – the highest situated lake in Austria

Rifflsee Lake – the highest situated lake in Austria

Rifflsee Lake is the highest situated lake in Austria, located at an altitude of 2230 meters. This alpine lake is one of the most visited places in the Austrian Gletscherpark area (the area south of Innsbruck). Rifflsee Lake is accessible only by cable car from the town of Mandarfen. The cableway takes you to the […]

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European Travel tips – The money belt

European Travel tips – The money belt

One of the great things about travelling across Europe is the complete freedom you have and the power to literally have your home on your back. But when you are moving from place to place and exploring new cities it also means you have to keep all your precious items on your person. This, of […]

Updated: April 21, 2020 | By | More

Mdina (Silent City) – one of the most popular tourist destinations in Malta

Mdina (Silent City) – one of the most popular tourist destinations in Malta

On the south-western part of the island of Malta there is the town of Mdina, which was the capital of Malta until the mid-16th century. However Mdina is not capital city any more the city didn’t loose anything of its fame. Today it is one of the largest and most visited tourist destinations in Malta, […]

Updated: April 20, 2020 | By | 1 More