Medieval

Let's see some examples of pocket size capitals which we can certainly recommend. Each one is different and each one has its merits. Today - Luxembourg.Read More

I’ve been passing next to Dordrecht on my trips to the Netherlands many times and I thought it’s just a dull industrial town until a Dutch friend of mine told me how wrong I was. It took me a few years to correct my mistake, but now that I’ve finally made it there, I fully...Read More

Alsace is world-known for its great wines produced in fairytale-like towns and villages. They are located on the Alsace wine route, which we have travelled many times. The whole route is 170 km long and is one of the oldest wine routes in the world. Let us take you there!Read More

Belgium is roughly split in two parts. In the Northern part, the most important historical attractions are the Old Towns of Bruges, Antwerp, Gent and many other Flemish towns. In the French-speaking South, the highlights are nature and castles. Today I would like to present you one of them – Château de Modave. On the...Read More

Salses Fortress is one of the finest example of early modern military architecture we’ve ever seen. Situated around 15 km from Perpignan, France, it was built between 1497 and 1504 by the Spanish to protect against the French. The history of the fortress goes back to the Hannibal times. In 218 BC he was plannng...Read More

When you travel on the A44 highway between Dortmund and Kassel, you will stump upon a sign in German “Wewelsburg - the only triangular castle in Germany”. This innocent statement is true. But also true are a lot of other issues related to this “special” place. Want to know more? Read further...Read More

Maybe Paella. Or Gaudi. For some FC Barcelona. For others nightlife and fiesta. Playa (beach). Catalonia. “Vicky Christina Barcelona” by Woody Allen. Seafood. Sagrada Familia. Whatever are your associations with Barcelona – there is so much more! Come with me for a great adventure hanging around this amazing city.Read More

La Lonja de la seda is one of those places, we love to promote on our blog. Beautiful, stunning, surprising and unknown. Free of crowds. A place where you can stand, shout “wow” (either loud or in your soul) and then contemplate the beauty without being pushed around. Want to know what is it and...Read More

Your dream holiday to France has finally arrived, you want to see all the places you have on your bucket list and have great pics to impress your friends. You come to the places you always heard about and discover that several hundred people have had the same idea and instead of enjoying great architecture...Read More

Saxony is one of the most beautiful parts of Germany. It is rich in cultural and historic heritage, unique landscapes and great nature. Unlike Bavaria, it is usually avoided by foreign tourists, which is in our opinion, a big shame. Let us show you a few Saxon gems about which we will be writing about...Read More