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Istanbul • Turkey

Turkey‘s most populous city and cultural and financial centre. Istanbul is located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, Istanbul bridges Asia and Europe both literally and figuratively. Founded by Constantine the Great in 324 CE on the site of ancient Byzantium, Istanbul was the […]

Bialystok • Poland

Bialystok is the largest city in northeastern Poland, located near Poland’s border with Belarus and is the capital of the Podlaskie region. The first mention of the place in historical sources dates from 1437 when the land around the Biala river (which is called “Bialka” by inhabitants) was given by Grand Duke of Lithuania, then […]

Kraków • Poland

Once the capital of Poland is now the cultural heart with the largest market square in medieval Europe. Listed as a UNESCO World Cultural and National Heritage Site in 1978, it has plenty to see and do with charming markets, cafe’s, jazz bars and pubs, castles and legends to fill the imagination. Krakow – the […]

Królowy Most • Poland

The village is a small summer resort with several villas, Królowy Most is a charming location and convenient connections, in the right condition, this is a great place for a holiday cottage. The name comes from the town bridge, a village founded in 1674, close to the border with Belarus, approximately 21 km (13 mi) […]

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Warsaw • Poland

The capital and largest city of Poland, located on the Vistula River, was extensively damaged during World War II and rebuilt with the effort of Polish citizens. Warsaw became the capital of the newly-independent Poland in 1918. The Vistula River is the axis of Warsaw, which divides the city into two parts, left and right. […]

Vic • Spain

Called Ausa by the Romans, 69km from Barcelona, Vic is of ancient origin. During the 18th century, the city was the first focus of the rebellion against the centralist policy of king Philip V of Spain. The conflict became the War of the Spanish Succession, which resulted in Catalonia losing its freedom as a nation. This […]

Berlin • Germany

The capital city and the heart of the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region, located in northeastern Germany, Berlin is the country’s largest city. Recognized for its festivals, contemporary architecture, nightlife and avant-garde arts, Berlin has evolved into a focal point for individuals attracted by the liberal lifestyle, modern zeitgeist and low cost of living. This pulsating metropolis […]

Prague • Czech Republic

With over 1000 years of history, Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, the district of Praha 1 is the oldest part of the city and has the densest number of attractions. Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, situated on the Vltava River in central Bohemia, Prague […]

Dublin • Ireland

There is no doubt that Ireland benefited from the European Union and was one of the fastest-growing economies until the bubble burst in 2007-2010 financial crisis, putting Ireland near bankrupt. A false economy led the growth, money from foreign lands keeps this place rolling. Dublin is the largest city and capital of Ireland, located near […]

Hanoi • Vietnam

Hanoi, the capital and second-largest city of Vietnam on the riverbank of the Red River, known as the city of lakes, it has a 1000 year history of the establishment of the city. As the capital of Vietnam for almost a thousand years, Hanoi is considered to be one of the cultural centres of Vietnam, […]

Nha Trang • Vietnam

Nha Trang is a coastal city on the South Central Coast of Vietnam, known for its beaches and recognised as ‘one of the 29 most beautiful bays in the world’. The plan was to arrive at the city airport and walk the short 2-3km trip along the seafront to reach our chosen hotel, but we […]

Ho Chi Minh City • Vietnam

The largest city in Vietnam, it was the capital of the French colony and later the independent state of South Vietnam, in 1976 it was officially renamed Ho Chi Minh City. More commonly known as Saigon, it is a buzzing and vibrant city with plenty to attract the tourist. Situated on the banks of the […]

Budapest • Hungary

Known as the Capital of Revolutions, divided into two, Buda and Pest, by the river. A trip to the castle district is a must with the best views of the city along with a glimpse of the Royal Palace. Budapest is the capital of Hungary, as the largest city, it serves as the country’s principal political, […]

Bangkok • Thailand

The capital of Thailand, one of the most traveller-friendly cities in Asia, visitors are confronted by the heat, pollution and the smiles of the Thai people. Saffron-robed monks, neon signs, Thai architecture, spicy dishes, colourful markets, traffic jams, and a tropical climate. A vibrant city that lives day and night with the strangest attractions from […]

Hat Yai • Thailand

Situated in the south of Thailand and only 30km from the Malaysian border, this small city is a transit point if you plan on travelling to the remote islands of the Andaman Sea. Hat Yai was a small village until the southern railway was built there, it is now the biggest city of Songkhla Province […]

Rome • Italy

All roads lead to Rome, but Rome was not built in a day, nor has it ever been finished by the looks of things, I take the advice of many native Italians and not judged Italy on Rome alone. When the Roman empire was at its peak it controlled most of Europe. Though it has […]