May 25, 2010 by europeexplored
Savica Waterfall – the most famous waterfall in all of Slovenia Updated: March 7, 2020 | By Claire | More When it comes to visiting the countryside of Slovenia, there are a number of beautiful and picturesque destinations to choose from. However, one of the most popular destinations in the country is that of Bohinj […]
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Categories: Nature, Slovenia
May 23, 2010 by europeexplored
Liechtenstein Gorge – one of the most beautiful gorges in Alpine region | Austria Updated: March 1, 2020 | By Claire | More When it comes to the Alps, there are countless gorges that can be found throughout the entire mountain range. However many people consider one of the most beautiful and of course the […]
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Categories: Austria, Nature
May 23, 2010 by europeexplored
Serra de Tramuntana – mountains, lakes, forests and snow on the island of Majorca | Spain Updated: March 7, 2020 | By Claire | More On the island of Majorca, which is situated between Spain and the coast of Africa, one will find the mountain range known as the Serra de Tramuntana. It is the […]
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Categories: Nature, Spain
May 19, 2010 by europeexplored
Cinque Terre – national park in Italy Updated: November 10, 2020 | By Claire | More Protected Landscape Area of Cinque Terre is made up of a wild and rocky coast. Its name got from the five villages, which are built on the edge of cliffs. They are Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and […]
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Categories: Italy, Nature, Virtual Travel
May 17, 2010 by europeexplored
Cava Grande Cassibile – impressive canyon in Sicily, Italy Updated: February 18, 2020 | By Claire | More The Cava Grande Cassibile Canyon can be found where the Cassibile River carves its way through the Sicilian Hyblaean Mountains. At nearly 10 kilometres in length, the Cava Grande Cassibile Canyon may be considered a small canyon, […]
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Categories: Italy, Nature
May 16, 2010 by europeexplored
Domaša lake – where to get cold and wet in eastern Slovakia during the hot summer days Updated: June 14, 2020 | By Claire | More Domaša is a multi-purpose hydroelectric project, a water reservoir, located in the district of Vranov, in the eastern Slovakia. It was built between 1962 – 1967. Domaša dam lies […]
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May 15, 2010 by europeexplored
Low Tatras National Park in Slovakia – popular hiking and skiing area Updated: March 3, 2020 | By Claire | More When it comes to visiting Slovakia, there are two major mountain ranges that are common travel destinations within the country. While these mountain ranges share similarities in name, they are very different destinations to […]
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May 13, 2010 by europeexplored
ZOO Bojnice – oldest and most popular zoo in Slovakia Updated: March 9, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More It was back in April 1955 when the ZOO of Bojnice first opened its doors to the public. The zoo is situated on a 42 hectare property and is home to more than 373 different […]
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Categories: Nature, Slovakia
Updated June 8, 2026 by europeexplored
The Alcantara Gorge (Gole dell’Alcantara) is one of Sicily’s most dramatic natural sights — a deep, narrow canyon carved by the Alcantara River through spectacular hexagonal basalt columns formed by ancient lava flows from Mount Etna, creating a landscape of black volcanic rock walls that rise 50 metres above the rushing turquoise water. Located near […]
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Categories: Italy, Nature
May 10, 2010 by europeexplored
Bicaz Gorge – enjoy some of the most spectacular views of the Romanian countryside Updated: February 15, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More You will find the Bicaz Gorge in the north-eastern part of Romania. It is here where the Bicaz River cut a passageway that connects Transylvania and Moldova; allowing easier access between […]
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Categories: Nature, Romania