How to Spend a Day in the Historic Town of Cēsis
The Latvian town of Cēsis is rich in history and has much to explore including a historic old town, medieval castle, and beautiful hiking trails through the forest and riverside.
What to See and Do in Sigulda, Gauja National Park
Sigulda is a short drive from Riga and is set in the stunning Gauja National Park. It’s considered Latvia’s outdoor adventure capital with lots of activities to enjoy including hiking, bobsledding, and zip lining. It is also rich in history with castles and ruins to explore.
How to Spend an Afternoon in Sibiu Romania
The small historic city of Sibiu was built in the 12th century by German settlers known as Transylvanian Saxons. It was one of the largest and wealthiest of the seven walled citadels, so there are many impressive Germanic buildings to see as well as city walls.
Visiting Dracula’s Bran Castle in Transylvania, Romania
Bran Castle in Transylvania Romania is famously known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’ because of its ties to Bram Stoker’s iconic Gothic novel, Dracula. This medieval fortress also has a dark history with ties to Vlad the Impaler.
Hiking in the Bucegi Mountains Romania
The Bucegi Mountains are in the southern part of Romania’s famous Carpathian Mountains known as the “Pearl of the Carpathians”. These beautiful mountains offer skiing in winter and scenic hiking in the summer months.
Visiting Peleș Castle and Pelişor Castle in Sinaia
The fairy tale style Peleș Castle and Pelişor Castle sit nestled amongst trees with the beautiful Bucegi Mountains as a backdrop. These stunning castles once belonged to Romania’s royal family, but are now open to the public to explore.
How to Manage the Effects of Soft Water on Hair and Skin
Soft water is great for making soap and shampoo lather, but it can also make your skin and hair too oily. Find out how you can overcome the negative effects of soft water for great hair and skin.
10 Day Bulgarian Self-Drive Itinerary – Mountains, Beaches, and Culture
Bulgaria has a beautiful countryside, mountains, wine regions, culture, and ancient ruins dating back to the Thracian and Roman times. Use this 10 day self-drive itinerary to plan your holiday to Bulgaria.
How to Spend a Day in Sozopol on the Black Sea Coast
Sozopol is one of the oldest towns on the Bulgarian coast. It has been inhabited by Greeks, Romans and Ottomans, all of which have left their mark on this historic Bulgarian town. These days it is a bustling tourist destination where we enjoyed visiting ancient ruins, churches, and a coastal fortress. It also has a beautiful coastline and is the perfect place to find unique souvenirs.
Day Trip to the Ancient UNESCO City of Nessebar
The UNESCO city of Nessebar has a long and interesting history. It has been inhabited by Greeks, Romans and Ottomans, all of which have left their mark on this historic Bulgarian city. These days it is a bustling tourist destination where we enjoyed visiting ancient ruins, churches, and buildings. It also has a beautiful coastline and is the perfect place to find unique souvenirs.