The Valle d’Aosta is a small Italian region in the Western Alps, squeezed between Piedmond, Switzerland, and France. It is famous for the Mont Blanc and Matterhorn peaks, ski resorts, and the landscape dotted with medieval castles and fortresses.…
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The Swedish capital is actually an archipelago of fourteen islands, that has been settled since the 6th millennium BC. Although its location has appeared in Norse sagas, its current name was first mentioned in 1252. Nowadays, it’s the center…
Le Méridien Munich***** BOOK HERE Munich was my choice for the last (2019-2020) New Year's break. And although I was very much satisfied with the Pullman, I wanted to try a more central option as I would be arriving…
The Scottish capital was founded in the early 12th century, although the area had already emerged as the kingdom's major center as early as the 6th century AD. It has a rich history, and their resistance against domination...…
The town of Dürnstein, in Lower Austria, is known for its vineyards and the (ruined) castle where Richard the Lionheart was kept prisoner after he was captured in 1192, on his way back from the Holy Land after the…
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland, though not its capital. It was founded by the Romans and permanently settled for more than 2,000 years, and closely tied to the Reformation movement. Nowadays it’s one of the largest financial…
Frankfurt am Main — not to be confused with Frankfurt an der Oder — is the largest city in the state of Hesse and 5th in Germany. Also known as Mainhattan due to its importance as one of the…
The capital of the French region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Marseille’s history goes back to the days of Ancient Greece and Rome, when it was known as Massalia. It has been an important trading center in Europe throughout the centuries…
The town of Melk, in Lower Austria, is mostly known for its homonym great baroque Benedictine monastery. The town was first mentioned on historical records in 831 and received market rights in 1227. Walking around the city center, you'll…
The Irish capital may have been established before the 7th century AD. It has a rich history, including being one of the main Viking settlements outside of Scandinavia and the second-largest city in the British Empire. Nowadays, it’s the…
Provins is a well-preserved medieval town in the region of Île-de-France and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. Provins was one of six towns forming the circuit of the annual Champagne Fairs during the 12th and 13th centuries.…
Venice… what can I say? Yes, it’s super touristy, overcrowded, overpriced… But it’s still worth a visit! With the historical Republic of Venice lasting for more than a millennium (697-1797), La Serenissima is steeped in history and culture, in…
