Slovenian natural spas have a long-standing tradition of sharing natural healing remedies and rehabilitation in the treatment process. Although treatment with natural remedies already existed in the Roman period, written sources date back to the 15th century. This sets Slovenia among the nations with the most developed balneological tradition. 13 Slovenian natural health and spa […]
Read MoreAphrodite’s island has held the key to beauty and health for centuries; the Goddess herself symbolizes eternal youth and wellbeing. Humankind sought relief and treatment for physical pains by observing and using natural resources; primitive peoples used water instinctively to wash and soothe wounds. Many references are made in Homeric poems to the use of […]
Read MoreDid you know that Slovakia is a spa powerhouse? Rarely in Europe are found such high-quality medicinal waters and spa facilities with a centuries-old tradition and history as in Slovakia. Piešťany is one of the most famous spa towns in the world and is even called the cradle of world balneology. Piešťany spa island, where […]
Read MoreThe Czech Republic isn´t known just for its pubs and beers – there is also a café phenomenon, which forms an indelible part of the Czech cities’ personality. You can find both modern and traditional cafés almost everywhere, but do you know where the gourmets and foodies go? Or would you like to discover legendary […]
Read MoreIn Portugal, coffee culture is ingrained in everyday life. The average Portuguese adult drinks at least two espresso coffees a day, so no wonder that wherever you go in Portugal, whether in an urban setting or rural area, you’ll see locals gathering at cafés to attend both to their caffeine habits and to socialize. Portuguese […]
Read MoreAs a land well known for inspiring saints, scholars, filmmakers, and writers, you’re sure to love these artistic pursuits across the island of Ireland. Ireland’s literary heritage combined with its idyllic landscapes makes it an ideal location for a creative writing course. With awe-inspiring landscapes, the west of Ireland is a must for any writer. […]
Read MoreIs it easy or difficult to be creative today, in the era of digital technology? How much do we encourage our creativity? The good people of this region in the west of Serbia will tell you the story of Zlakusa, a place near the city of Užice with unique pottery. Earthen pots and other vessels […]
Read MoreWe have selected new, must-see sites of historical importance as well as exciting outdoor and gastronomy experiences in Denmark for travelers either young — or young at heart. Visit an impressive UNESCO World Heritage site Did you know that just an hour South of Copenhagen, you can visit a unique UNESCO World Heritage site? The […]
Read MoreWhenever I embark on a trip, I’m always on the hunt for vibrant, authentic local life. Souvenir kiosks don’t interest me. I will always skip the duty-free shops and tourist zones, where people are more likely to approach you in English than their native language. What do I search for instead? Market squares with vendors selling antiques, local artisans transforming ancient techniques to create moderncrafts, galleries […]
Read MoreWith the Bauhaus masters in the 1920s, Europe ushered in a new world of modernist architecture that changed the way cities look all over the world. For the first time, young architects prioritized form and flow, cleanness and function over the gilded, and at times garish, facades of buildings built in centuries past. This movement […]
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