Located on the shores of the Baltic Sea, Pape boasts a beautiful and peaceful sandy coastline, a historic fishing village, lots of hiking paths, and a lagoon lake reserve with wild auroxen and horses.
Guide to exploring Latvia’s wonderful historic sites including Bauska Castle built in the 15th century by the Livonian branch Teutonic Knights and the nearby Rundale Palace, built by the Duke of Courland.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.